Getting Creative

Sometimes the boys start to get a little restless and I have to get creative to help break things up a bit. Its amazing how a comforter and four chairs can suddenly transport you on an adventure. This particular excursion we happen to be preparing for an upcoming camp out. I tried to show Donaven how fun it could be to play inside a tent. He loved it! So did Emerson, take a look.

Happy Hunting

 On Thursday our playgroup friends gathered at Amy's house for an Easter Party.

 

Her back yard was perfect for our annual egg hunt.

  

Good food, good friends

 and Easter eggs what more could you ask for?

"No more pictures please Mom!"

 

 

The boys checking out their stash-o-candy.

 

Of-course, Donaven being Donaven can't be outside without finding some living creature and excitedly bringing it to me to show off. He told me that his caterpillar was going to make a chrysalis and then become a monarch butterfly!

An Easter Haiku

by. Mark Nielson

The hunt. It’s not the
keeping but the finding, not
finding but being found.

Happy Hunting!

Change of plans

Our day was all planned. We were going to stay at home during the morning. After lunch Emersons ECI Speech Therapist was coming out at 1:30. I was kind of bummed about missing playgroup again, but told myself that since we had gone out yesterday for a party, we would just have to stay at home today. A few minutes later my friend Jana texted me asking if were going to playgroup. She was really sweet and wanted to let us know that she would love to see us at the park today. ... Then the thought came, why not! Your friends want you there, you want to go, it is a beautiful day, your boys would love it, you SHOULD go. So we did! 

   

And I'm so glad we did.

 

 

It was exactly what we needed. Some fresh air, friends and unscheduled time just to play and not be cooped up in the house. It may seem silly but it is a nice thing to know that someone wants to hang around you. It made my day. I am so thankful for all our friends who were at the park it was a lot of fun. I learned today that it is ok to reschedule things, to do something fun just because and also that a simple act can make a big difference.

Self Portrait : Emerson

Look out Picasso.

 

         

            

         

 

A quiet moment with dad.

Brandon is so hard working. His schedule is really busy, with two jobs and his EMT classes. Even though he has a lot of studying to do he still finds a few minutes here and there to spend with the boys. He is a great Dad and his boys love him very much!

Patio Party

To thank me for helping out with the R.S. Birthday Susan invited us all over for a patio party. The missionaries even joined in on the festivities.