THE LITTLE'S

John Ryan- He is finishing up first grade and doing well. He is reading at about a 3rd grade level. He goes to a great school and has learned so much. He still enjoys playing Halo and isn't playing with Lego's very much anymore. (sad for me really!) He likes going to the bmx track over by his school whenever Joe gets a chance to take them. His favorite cartoon right now is called The Adventures of Gumball. (it's stupid, but aren't all cartoons?) He is a great helper to me, but when he gets frustrated has picked up my bad habit of yelling. (whoops...) Right now he still says he wants to be a police officer and in the military when he grows up. Both noble careers, just not well paying. Why is that all parents seem to be concerned with anyway? We go to church every Sunday when I'm feeling well. I was teaching 2 year old's, but I'm taking a break right now because of the pregnancy. Back to JR, he loves Ms. Teresa and the other teachers there. He has been asking a lot of questions lately and has said that he has invited God to be in his heart. Praise the LORD of course. But I want him to take is slow and make sure he is fully aware of his decisions. Joe and I look forward to seeing all the great things John Ryan will accomplish in life.

Sarah- This little girl is free spirited and always has been. However, I'm not quite sure if that's the right adjective. Her easy going personality resembles Joe's more than mine. She just likes to have a good time and would rather ignore everything else at times. She can be pretty daft at times and it takes a lot of encouragement to get her to do something she doesn't want to do. (stubborness??, wonder where she gets that from...ahem*) Anyway, she is a very happy person and likes to laugh and sing like most little girls do. She has been going to Kid's R Kids pre-k program since September and it's been one of the greatest blessings, for me and her! Her teacher is also one of mine and Joe's Sunday school teachers. So, I know she is being well looked after. She has also been in dance/tap class for almost a year now. Her first recital is coming up in May. She is getting excited about that! Her favorite cartoon right now is whatever John Ryan likes. She really loves her big brother, but not when he's too rough with her of course. (what else is new between siblings??)

Audrey- When she was really little, a friend of Joe's gave her the nickname "happy baby." It's actually her former NFL 250lb black godfather. (hahahhah!!) Anyway, she truly is a happy baby. Not really a baby anymore though. She turned 2 in January and will be a big sister in August. I don't think she quite knows what's coming yet. I think she'll be a great helper and will enjoy the new baby. She has a eager to please/learn attitude. She is very intelligent and can work an ipad/ipod/computer better than most people can. She has no fear towards new things and generally just takes new situations as they come. She had a cardiologist appointment for a heart murmur last week. She did fantastic the whole time and the staff was amazed. She got the all clear from the doctor. So PRAISE THE LORD there for sure. It will be interesting for sure to see what kind of pastimes she becomes interested in later on down the road. (I'm pretty sure they don't call them pastimes anymore...but whatever! haha)

Baby #4- Had an ultrasound at 13 weeks and everything looked good from there. Heard the heartbeat at 17 weeks and sounded good. The next appointment will be on April 3 and everyone is just chompin at the bit to find out the sex of the next Hardy person!!  Most craved thing so far: pickled cauliflower and potato chips with franks hot sauce. (healthy I know!)