The Sakura (cherry blossoms)...
The boys and I spent the morning taking pictures of the cherry blossoms at the Kintai Bridge and Castle. They are both here in Iwakuni.

Below is my favorite street to drive down in Iwakuni during cherry blossom week.

Look doesn't look too sick, but he had 3 baths before 8:00 this morning! Finally I borrowed some plastic pants from a friend, and the day has been a little easier since.

I didn't get much sleep last night, up late with Jacob, then up early with Luke. I was so tired this morning, I thought I was going to puke, and not in a good mood at all. So, I decided the best thing to do would be to get out and maybe some fresh air, a Mountain Dew, and a hike up to the Kintai Castle would make me feel better. So I called my friend Christi, packed up the boys and the car, and left for the morning. And it worked out great with Jacob's schedule, since he's sick all night, and fine all day. His fever was 104.3 last night....still just a virus? Looks like Isaac's getting it now, he's been on the couch since about 3:30 pm with a fever too. One day they'll all get better....

Sarah said the cutest thing last night...Jeannie and Dan are coming to visit in 2 days, for Sarah's baptism, anyway, last night Sarah said to me, "Mom, I'm so excited that Grandma and Grandpa are coming! Everytime I think about it my heart starts beating really fast."

We can't wait!