Children's Museum Visit

Spring break is here so I figured that I should do SOMETHING with the kids. Since they had been requesting to go to the Children's Museum, I thought that would be a great idea. Some friends of ours had just moved and their kids needed some good entertainment so we brought them with us. They had a room about China and a dinosaur room in addition to the regular rooms that they have. The thing I love about the Children's Museum is that all different ages can play together at their own level. I had a 3 year old there and an 8 year old and they both had fun. It wasn't too crowded and I was only there maybe 3 1/2 hours. The kids could've probably stayed longer, but it was the perfect amount of time for me.

Jared and me

Jordan and Julia (one of the "choices" of girls he may marry) ;)

Fitting...isn't it? ;)

We watched a turtle eating...it was interesting. The worms were alive and wiggling while they ate.

At the Bonfire

Now that it's summer we are back to having bonfires and enjoying time together. There is something very therapeutic about watching the flames and feeling the heat of the fire. Last night we enjoyed reading Bible stories and talking about why it's cool that we serve a Living God! I'm so looking forward to more of these times together! It's so great watching their faith and seeing what they know and being surprised at what they don't know. Sometimes I forget that just because I know the Bible Stories doesn't mean that they do. I love teaching them and need to be reminded every day that every day is a good day to teach them :)

First Picnic of the year

It was in the high 60's so Arlie and I decided we'd pick up Chipotle for us and McDonalds for the kids (They are crazy and don't like Chipotle) and go to the park at have a picnic. It ended up being really cold and windy. Notice Arlie in the Packers blanket...that's what I'm talking about. We lasted a whole...thirty minutes...it's because we're tough. Yep true Minnesotans who can handle cold weather :)

What my gifts are...

Sydney and I were talking and she said, "Mom, I think I've finally learned what my gifts are. I think my gifts are being a great friend and having a soft heart for God."

That's what you want to hear as a parent...no sweeter words....

Jordan's 2nd grade choir concert

Jordan had his 2nd grade choir concert. It was in the "cafeteria" of their school and we were packed in like sardines. I was very impressed at how good they all sounded. They didn't sound like a "Church Christmas program" which is what I expected it to be like. They all seemed or sounded like they were right on pitch. There were 4 kids with solos...all of which did a great job. I'm actually hoping to get Jordan more involved with music as he totally has the ear for it. I'm not sure about the ambition for it though....regardless, i'm going to talk with his music teacher and see what they offer at school, if they offer anything.

ORANGE belt?!

This quarter Sydney was the only one who tested in Tae Kwon Do. She did super good and broke the board trying only twice (which for her is really good :) She is now officially an Orange belt. I wasn't able to watch her this time, which made me really sad. Arlie said she did so good. She listened really well, counted really great and loud and did everything she practiced and learned. Now she can work on getting her yellow belt.

School Carnival

Every year, the PTO at Johnsville (the kids' school) puts on a carnival for the families and neighborhood. They have little games with prizes, food, CRAZY hair and a silent auction. It's a fun time for the kids.




This year they had free crafts from Lowes. The kids get to keep the aprons and goggles and every time they go to Lowes and do a project (for free) they get another patch. It's pretty cool and the projects are really fun.

The before and after of my kids with their crazy hair ;)