The Fure Files

At co-op the other day, the art teacher was using Borax and trying to explain what it is and said maybe your mom uses this in your laundry to make it soft. Jack said, "My mom just uses Tide." I think I should get some free Tide for that right?

Jack said randomly, "Mommy, did you know there are 10000 lakes in this whole land?" Minnesota history lesson!

Ava at the zoo in a particularly stinky area. Holding her nose, "Yet's get out of heow!"

And being very thirsty said, "Does the place we ow going have dwinks?"

Here's some random pictures we've taken recently.

Ava yoves this skote because she yooks yike Abekah. (Rebekah has a skirt like this too!)

Seeing the Easter bunny and a free mask

At the Minnesota Zoo

Being mannequins

Jack trying to read with Jock on his lap

Jock begging

Happy 12th anniversary to us!

Well we had a full weekend with Matt's birthday, Dad's birthday, and then our anniversary. But all good things! We left the kids and were on our own for a couple of days. So we went to Macy's flower show and ate Italian and stayed in a hotel. So nice! We woke up to snow so that wasn't the best, but still enjoyed being together. We shopped a little and picked up the kids. Always fun to have time alone but good to be back together too. Jack said when he got back in the car, "Well that was fun, but it's good to be back together as a family." I'm glad they like us!

Happy 70th, Dad!

We celebrated Dad's 70th last week. He grilled steak and shrimp for us, and we planned a little program for him with games and songs. It's nice to be together and especially to celebrate a wonderful father.

And of course, we had to burn something - Brent's and dad's favorite thing.

Happy 40th!

Matt celebrated his 40th birthday last week at Famous Dave's and Two Scoops. Yum! I'm so thankful Matt's parents decided to have him 40 years ago. He is truly a blessing to all who know him and especially me since I get to know him best. The kids are especially blessed and happy to have such a great dad.

Ava's crazy hair

After Ava's princess hair came out, it was pretty crazy. I'm so glad Matt captured it. Hahahaha

Jack and "Superdogs"

Through my mom's class, Jack was able to write a book and get it published. So cool! His book is about superhero dogs. He came up with the story and illustrations all on his own and did a good job. It must be very exciting to see something you've written in print or published. I love that he was able to do this. And I'm so thankful my mom lets us be involved with her class opportunities.