Just for 'G' ...

After being locked out of the blog for the last few months, we finally figured out a way to get back into it.  I'm not sure if anyone other than 'G' takes the time to look at this, but for those of you that do, here is our life in photos over the last several months...

A few photos from our Easter morning.

Collin is up and going on his two wheeler, trying to keep pace with his brother and sister.  These pics are from early spring, fast forward a few months into July and he's pretty much mastered it now.  

Brielle finished off preschool in May and started summer school which she was super excited about especially since it is in the school she will be in next fall.  She has also taken a recent interest in soccer and really seems to love it!

I love the smile on her face running to tell us about her first day of school :)

And Isaiah has been busy too.  Finishing up his first grade year, he is also taking summer school--though not nearly as excited about it as his sister.  Plus he is also continuing karate (an orange belt now!) and playing baseball.  

A left-handed #1 -- just like his Uncle Kevin

Group photo after he tested for his orange belt.

When we're not running the kids to something, Calie is always good about making sure there is time for fun at the local water park, building blanket forts, going to the movies, bike rides and trips to the library, making craft projects, or other fun outings like strawberry picking...

Enjoying a little breakfast in their fort.

Most recently we had a family "camping" experience over the long holiday weekend.  We camped out right in our front yard so we had all luxuries of home but still were able to have the outdoor living experiences of grilling dinner, campfire s'mores, catching fireflies, tent sleeping, and more!  

You eat my s'more... I drink your beerita :-)

Lots to Catch Up On...

We haven't been able to figure out how to log into our account for the past two months, so now that we're back online here's a quick rundown since our update.

Looking back through our camera it would appear that only two noteworthy events have really taken place.  In March we celebrated Steve's birthday with a "King Julian" theme (from Penguins of Madagascar movie).  The kids were majorly excited to decorate, make hats, and wrap gifts.

Making her b-day gift surprise -- chocolate covered strawberries.  She just wanted to give Daddy the ingredients but Mom convinced her to actually make them too.  She did a great job!

Waiting for Dad to come home so we can jump out and yell, "Surprise!"

The Birthday Boy

Who's the King?  King Julian!

Aside from the old man's birthday, the only other pictures we appear to have taken have been Easter themed fun.  On the Saturday before Holy Week our church held its annual family fun 'Easter Eggstravaganza'.  This is always one of our favorite and most fun events, with lots of fun games, crafts, and more!

After some yummy breakfast, the morning started off with a devotion reminding us that the scars of Jesus remind us that it is by His wounds that we are healed.  Then it was off to the fun...

Making crafts...

Decorating cookies...

Painting faces...

 

Eating cookies...

Being goofy...

Hunting for eggs...

Somewhere under this pile of grinning children and pillows is father who only wanted to get some rest, maybe even a nap on the couch.  Silly guy, better luck next time...

Our other outing was an opportunity to head to the "governor's residence" in Madison for some more Easter fun.  Thanks to a special invite from some good friends we were able to spend another Saturday playing games, painting faces, eating cookies, and hunting for eggs.  Plus this time we were able to add a petting zoo and balloon animals!  

Not our own picture, but a snapshot of the governor's mansion overlooking Lake Mendota.

Playing egg toss...

After Dad did some serious heckling (and booing) when Isaiah was trying the egg toss, it was his turn.  He didn't fare any better and even added a few extra hecklers along the way!

This is our very moo-ving family photo...

 

Happy Easter!