Open House x 2

In March we had Justus open house.  I have to say, for all the work the teachers put into it - I know it is A LOT - its just not that exciting for me.  I guess because Im in the classroom on a weekly basis its just not anything new.  But.... I know the children love to showcase their work and it is a good opportunity for the kids to "do their best".  I also think it is a great thing for parents who dont see their activities regularly....ie: Neil. :)

 The other night was Havens open house.  Same thing really.  Love seeing her work, but....nothing too new.

The kids liked playing play dough more than showing us around

How is that for a bad open house attitude ;)  Seriously, I really do appreciate ALL the hard work the teachers put into it.

Camp out!

Last night we had a little camp out in our backyard.  It was a perfect day/night for it.  Neils parents have a real tent so Neil borrowed it for us to use.

The kids have been asking for something like this for awhile.  I have to say, the idea of sleeping on the ground in my backyard when my comfy bed is only yards away is a little hard for me.  But in the name of fun and good memories I included myself in the sleepover part of the camp out.

We had been playing so much then we grilled some hot dogs and had fresh strawberries from the patch.  Then the kids jumped in their jeep and we all went for a walk/ride.  Then it was home for some ice cream and get ready for bed.

Then into the tent we all went.  Neil provided a little movie for the kids on the ipad.  Then it was off to dreamland.  It really was cozy and a fun time - if a little hard on the bones :)

Hume Lake - Women's retreat

I was able to attend the Women's Retreat up at Hume this weekend.  It is such a lovely place that always makes you just feel closer to God.  The mountains and lake are gorgeous.  The people are great.  The Christian music playing is so uplifting.

I went up with 3 ladies from my life group and then our church had quite a showing so we were surrounded by friends, new and old.

Aside from the amazing spiritual aspect - we got to do some really fun stuff.  Namely the high ropes course and then I got to try my hand a archery.  It was such a fun time!

Getting ready to climb the really tall pole

Getting ready to do the screamer - a free fall off a platform

Screamer

Screamer

Just call me Katniss!

T-ball

Justus started Tball for the first time ever on Monday night.  We signed up with a friend so he knows one of the boys on his team.  They are the gold Pirates.

Its basically everyone on the team gets a chance to hit the ball and run the bases then they all head to the outfield and all stand around in a big clump and eventually someone gets the ball that was hit by the other team and it gets thrown to home.  Pretty easy.

Justus seemed to really enjoy it.  He seemed to pay a little better attention and actually "get" the game.  There were definitely times he would fall down for no reason, but he hit the ball well and even got the ball once and threw it to home when in the outfield.

In the cage with his team

batter up!

Dont think he hit that one properly :)

Off and running!

Made it home

Chasing a ball while in outfield

Good game

Fun times!

What do you do when its all wet??

You find somewhere that you can jump in puddles and go exploring :)

Easter 2012

We had a nice Easter.  Church in the morning - it was the official reopening after having our remodel.  It was crowded but great.  Then Neils parents came over for Easter lunch.  Fun & yummy! We had Honey Baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, rolls, peach salad, regular salad & deviled eggs.

But first we had Easter baskets...

Kids Easter baskets

J checking out what the Easter Bunny brought

Havens turn to check things out

Wonder what he is saying??

Family pic at church

Getting ready to take some pics after church

Give me all your stuff....it cant be in the pic

Me frustrated at the kids for not really cooperating

The best I got

Then it was over to Don & Jeanine's to spend time with my sis and her family.  Although Haven and Neil didnt make it because Haven wasnt ready to participate.  So she spent the afternoon in her room while J got to do another Easter egg hunt....for money, with the big kids!