We spent most of the afternoon outside, soaking up the warm sunshine and temps. I snapped a few pics of our neighbor Herb's Farmall while on a walk. I'm a John Deere girl at heart, but I do love the bright red paint on this tractor.
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Monday, March 31, 2014
Red Tractor
We spent most of the afternoon outside, soaking up the warm sunshine and temps. I snapped a few pics of our neighbor Herb's Farmall while on a walk. I'm a John Deere girl at heart, but I do love the bright red paint on this tractor.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Yellow Crocus
We have flowers blooming in our yard! We came home from church this morning and found these little lovelies there to greet us. Now it feels like spring really IS on its way!
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Tire Swing
We had a lovely, sunny day and ventured to the park to scooter and explore the playground. It was wonderful to hear the giggles and shouts for more from the kids on the tire swing.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Cousins
Oh, these cousins have had a fantastic week together. We don't want to say goodbye tomorrow, even though we know it's time for us to go home. I am so thankful that I could spend the week with these awesome kids!
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Bowling Fun
We worked hard on school work this morning and were rewarded with a couple of games of bowling this afternoon. I had fun taking pictures of the kids in action, and I scored over 100 on one of my games - not too shabby.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Making Dinner
The kids made a delicious dinner tonight. They all worked hard and contributed to the meal - I was amazed at their teamwork. I love how this picture shows the busyness in the kitchen just before dinner was served.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Lego Mania
The Lego enthusiasts have been busy building the sets that Grandpa Bruce bought for our visit. Jevin is proudly displaying today's creation.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Canoe in Snow
Just in case you were wondering, spring has not arrived in northern Minnesota.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Catching Bubbles
We had a little fun blowing bubbles and catching them. I love this little stack of bubbles clinging to each other, hanging on to the bubble wand just before the "pop."
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Welcome, Spring
There may be snow on the ground, but the calendar tells me that spring is here! I am looking forward to flowers blooming, green grass growing and warm breezes. Until we can fully embrace spring, we will take what we can get, which is the promise of spring in the air.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Leaf in Snow
We had a brief episode of flurries this morning. The air was filled with those big, fat, wet flakes that tend to fall in late winter. We were all feeling a little disappointed to see more white stuff on the ground, but the fresh snow didn't last long. Most of it has melted already, so we only the have the dirty, old snow left. I did take a few moments to walk outside while the flurries were falling and I found this leaf nestled in the new snow accumulating at the base of one of our big ol' maple trees.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Collage: Week 11
Flyin' High
Oh, the joy of swinging in the sunshine! No doubt about it, spring is in the air.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Linked
I took some shots of the chain links that support the swings on our swing set. I'm not sure why, but I really like this picture. I guess it's because it makes me think of how my life is intertwined with so many others. I am thankful for all of those special people who help to support and love me, each in a unique way. I pray that I can do the same for them.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Scooters
While it was sunny today, it was still pretty cold. We've had a taste of spring, however, and we are not willing to go back to winter! The kids took their scooters out this afternoon, racing up and down our street. Their cheeks were pink from the wind and cold by the time they were done.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Coloring
We've had a busy Saturday with running errands and watching a movie as a reward for hard work and good behavior over the last few weeks. Before we left the house this morning, Enavi enjoyed some quiet coloring time. I love that focused look!
Friday, March 14, 2014
Yellow Spider Mum
We picked up some flowers at the grocery store today and I couldn't resist snapping some pictures of this bright yellow spider mum. It looks so springy, and we are SO ready for spring! While we were driving home from the grocery store Jevin said, "I wish there was a magic word that I could say and all of the snow would disappear, because I would say it right now. I think everyone is ready for the snow to be gone." I couldn't agree more.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Morning Coffee
I am thankful for my morning coffee, a hot cup of caffeine to start my day. And, yes, I proudly drink out my Christmas mugs year round, especially when they are the only clean mugs in the cupboard.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Blue Sweatshirt
Jevin, hanging out in his favorite blue sweatshirt. I love those blue eyes and that little half-smile. He is growing up so fast!
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Piano Practice
We had a ho-hum kind of day here, the skies gray and overcast with drizzly rain. We tackled school and cleaning. Enavi and I worked on cleaning out her dresser and toy chests. We aren't quite done, but it feels good to begin the spring cleaning purge. I snapped this picture while Jevin was practicing piano and I especially liked how it looked in black and white - a lot of good contrast. I'm hoping we'll get some more cleaning done tomorrow, and maybe see some sunshine, too.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Apple Pie
Some days you just gotta make apple pie, for no other reason than it just sounds good. I made the crust from scratch, using a new recipe, and was really disappointed with how difficult it was to roll out. I did, however, snap a few pictures of these lovely Granny Smiths before I peeled and sliced them. They did not disappoint me at all, and the pie is scrumptious - especially with vanilla ice cream on top.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Making Pasta
The laundry is almost done and I made it to the grocery store - we are readjusting to normal life at home. There is always a post-vacation transition period that involves lots of patience on my part. I'm hoping our first day back to school goes well tomorrow. Today, however, we are still on vacation time; the time change didn't help, either. Davin and the kids made pasta for a really late lunch/early dinner (linner?). They enjoyed breaking out the new pasta machine and making fettuccine noodles from scratch. Messy, yes, but also delicious!
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Sunset at Home
We made it home in time to see the sunset. It feels great to be home and I'm looking forward to tackling laundry and grocery shopping tomorrow. For tonight, I am just happy to be here and I'm thankful for safe travel back to Wisconsin.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Rock City
We had a long day in the car, but stopped at Rock City just outside of Chattanooga for a break. We loved walking the trails and enjoyed the beautiful overlook. Supposedly, you can see seven states from the top of the cliff. I'm not sure if I could actually spot all seven, but it was a breath-taking view. We're less than eight hours from home! We'll push on tomorrow and hopefully be home before bedtime.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Daytona Beach
We finished up our stay at Disney by visiting the Downtown Disney area. We made stops at the Lego store (a big hit with several of the kiddos) and the Disney store to make our last minute purchases. It was raining most of the day, so it was a good day to say good-bye and the rain made it a little easier to leave. We made a detour to the ocean and stopped at Daytona Beach. Since the weather was cool and overcast, we had the beach pretty much to ourselves. The kids splashed in the waves, collected shells and built sand castles. It was out of our way, but I am so glad that we made time to see the ocean.
A Full Day at Disney
We had a very full day today. We visited three of the Disney parks - Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Magic Kingdom. We finished off the day with the Main Street Electrical Parade and rides at night in the Magic Kingdom. We had a great time watching the parade and fireworks, plus we were able to ride all of the rides we wanted to with no waiting. We were all giddy with excitement and the kids did really well - no complaining even though it was a very late night for them. It was my favorite part of the trip so far.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Magic Kingdom
We made it to the Magic Kingdom today and had fun on lots of rides. I caught this pic of the kids on the Mad Tea Party ride. I love the look of joy on their faces and you get the feel of the spinning on the ride. It's not a perfect picture, but I do love those smiles!
Monday, March 3, 2014
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Florida
We have truly been enjoying the lovely Florida weather today. We've seen green grass, colorful blooms on trees and even got to go swimming OUTSIDE! :) What a wonderful way to spend the first week of March! I spotted some magnolia trees at our hotel this morning and I took some pictures of the vibrant flowers. We made it to Disney World and visited Hollywood Studios this afternoon, as you can see from the second picture. We put in a full day and we are all tired, looking forward to a restful night's sleep and Epcot tomorrow.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
On the Road
We had a very long day in the car, but the kids were troopers (especially considering how little sleep they had last night). We were in four different states today! We started out in Illinois, travelled through parts of Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia. Davin and I split up the driving while the kids tried to spot license plates from all 50 states (Oh, that elusive Hawaii!), worked on a scavenger hunt, read Mad Libs (How many times can we fit the words "stinky", "fart" and "toilet" into one story?), listened to Shiloh and watched a couple of movies. While today was long, we will appreciate the big push tomorrow. We are on track to arrive at Disney in the early afternoon. Florida is just a hop, skip and a jump away!
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