Pray for our yard.

We are completely a yard full of dandelions.  It's kind of fun pulling them up though.  Ava said, "What flowos am I going to pick fo you?" Be still my heart.  So sweet.  I love that she is excited about bringing them to me.  

Here is Ava on the swing with me showing me everything in her treasure chest that will help her be on guard against invisible people.  That was what I got out of it anyway.  Fun!

My dear friend Colleen Tronson, director of Metro Women's Center.  It was fun having a little time with her today.  

Spring Flowers!

These were taken at school, our house, and on the trail where I walk.  I can't get enough of it!  I love them all so much.  

Kids Kids Kids!

Jack's 3rd quarter report card. All A's! I didn't take a picture of Ava's but she got all S's.  :) This actually happened on vacation so we didn't get them until we got back.  And of course, I'm behind a little on the blog!  But we are still proud.  

Jack got to shoot a gun and still loves to gather all the shells he can find.  He keeps them in a big jar in his room.  And FYI there are 239!

Years ago, our pastor found Jack a bike free on the side of the road that he has used and used and used.  Time for a new one since he finally outgrew the other one.  He has loved having a bike his size now!

Ava and her friend MaryAnn at church all fixed up. 

Crazy Hat Night with crazy kids!  They're fun though.

                    

Happy birthday, Bek!

A couple of weeks ago, we got to celebrate Rebekah's birthday at Brent and Heidi's new house.  We had a great time with the family as always!

Goofy Kids

Ava had her first sleepover when her friend Hannah spent the night last week.  These two play and play and hardly ever get tired!  The kids are at such a great age now and I really enjoy chatting with them to and from school and they say all kinds of funny things.  I love when they die laughing at something someone says and then ask me what it means. I also love that I get to see them at school in case they need me. Ava visits me sometimes since her class comes in to sharpen their pencils.  I would miss them if they got a pencil sharpener in their classroom. They almost always skip back to class. :) And there have been a few days of meltdowns and a day of sickness and it makes me happy I can be here for them.  I love this school: the kids are happy and are getting a quality education with spiritual values and emphasis in each area.  My heart is full.  It must be spring!  Programs are coming up, and I always get sentimental about the end of school.  And when it's such a great place, it makes it even better.  So happy we can do it again next year!  I don't want to skip over summer though!  Looking forward to the best weather time in Minnesota!

Spring!

Spring in Minnesota can mean almost any type of weather.  This week it finally warmed up and we've been able to be outside comfortably.  The farmers are starting to work in the fields, there are flowers and green grass, and we all have spring fever!  We took the Kids 4 Truth kids outside last week and had them pick up sticks for a contest boys against girls.  They had so much fun and didn't realize they were helping!

Happy Easter and other doings!

It was nice to have my sisters here for Easter weekend.  We did breakfast at church, a great service, the big dinner, the egg hunt, colored eggs, watched Easter parade and had toys and treats given.  Spoiled as usual!

Nancy brought toys and bunny ears!

Jack got new glasses!  He's excited to see again!

 The egg hunt spoils

 Treats from Auntie Judy

Ava  waiting and watching...

Jack's science project for school earned him 3rd place!

Ava painted a birdhouse that we will try to hang outside and lure some birds in.  She also got 3rd place!  They had fun doing these projects.