Donuts for Dads

This Spring, the kids had Donuts for Dads at school. They were so excited to have daddy come to visit their school. They read a story, sang a song, did a craft with dad, and also had donuts and milk. What an exciting day!

Scentsy Party

I am hosting a scentsy party. If anyone is interested in placing an order, you can contact me, or go to this website and click on my name. You have until Thursday to order.
If you are local to me, then feel free to contact me - (free shipping) otherwise when you order from this link, your order will be shipped directly to your home!
This is great stuff. I love the scents, and the wax doesn't get hot (it does get warm) but it great to have around kids - food grade wax that wont burn. a child can touch it and not even get red. its edible(NOT RECOMMENDED) and safe and wont start fires. also it keeps your furnace cleaner and walls and air clean. the soot from candles is there even if its not visible. the proof is in funace filters.

Falls Park

A couple weeks ago, we went to Falls Park for an afternoon visit. The kids had never been there, and it had been years for Broc and I. Wow - it was beautiful. We all had a great time.
The kids were a little apprehensive at first about walking on the rocks, but by the end - they were running ahead of us and not too scared.














I love this picture of daddy and Allyson.















































The kids loved taking pictures, and we even got a family picture. It was a little breezy so our hair is blowing, but still a great memory.
Next time we go, the kids request that we have a picnic.

Saturday Afternoon Fun

The kids got to shoot the gun with help from Daddy. They thought it was pretty neat, but also kinda loud. Then they got to shoo the bigger gun - they were so proud and each got to keep the shell.
























































(Eli even took his to church the next day - do you think he was excited about it?)

Thinking of China

While Grandpa Rick was in China this past month, the kids wanted to wear their shirts that he got for them on one of his previous trips. They were so proud of them!

My little model

Allyson loves to pose for the camera - do you think I take lots of pictures or what?
She loves this hat!

Happy 30th Birthday Dana!

Last week, my sister turned 30! Happy Birthday Dana! I'm so glad you are my sister! Love you!
To help her celebrate, we went out for supper. Doni even came back for the occassion (well, really she came back for work, but who's counting!)














Here is a cake she got from a friend that makes cakes! Yummy!



















Well, I thought we "had to have cake" for her birthday, so ordered a cake from a neighbor. (surprise)



















A girl can't have too much cake on her birthday!
Luckily Dana has lots of friends to share both yummy cakes with!

Easter

Easter Sunday started out early for us. Our church has a sunrise service, so that means church starts at 7am. I also was a part of the Easter choir, so practice was at 6:30 am. Wow - good thing we went to bed early!
After church, the youth group has a fundraiser and serves breakfast. YUM!
A picture of the kids with their Easter clothes.



















While we were at church, the Easter Bunny left some goodies for the kids.
(Allyson knows that it is mom and dad - because she saw one of the gifts in my room - but she still thinks its fun!)














I love the kids facial expressions in these pictures - Caden is super excited to find the "Alvin and the Chipmunks movie with girls" and Allyson loves her new American Girl Doll (Bitty Baby) outfit (just the one she wanted!)














Next, we went to my grandpa's house for dinner. It was great being with family.
Allyson and Aimee playing Polly Pockets while waiting for dinner to be ready.














Great Grandpa helping Allyson reach some eggs during the egg hunt.



















The weather was gorgeous, so we also had part of the egg hunt outside.














Sorting out the candy from the eggs...






































Let us not forget the real reason we celebrate Easter!
He is Risen! Hallelujia!

Welcome Brayden

Just before Easter, our friends had a baby. Allyson and I and Kara and Elsie went to visit them at home and bring them some goodies. The girls wanted to play with some tractors. (shh! We won't tell that they only had red ones - both of the girls families are GREEN tractor people!)














Isn't Brayden a cutie! What a precious gift from God!

Feeding lambs

A little over a month ago, the kids had the opportunity to bottle feed lambs. They thought it was so much fun!















































Caden was a little disappointed that Allyson's lamb drank most of her bottle, but his lamb wasn't that hungry. On the way home, they were asking when we could go back and do that again!
Hopefully we will get the opportunity again.