The guys worked hard to get the yard under control tonight. With Jevin working with the push mower and Davin on the riding mower, they were able to tackle the overgrown grass and dandelions.
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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Taming the Yard
The guys worked hard to get the yard under control tonight. With Jevin working with the push mower and Davin on the riding mower, they were able to tackle the overgrown grass and dandelions.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Perfect Peonies
We had an uneventful drive home with little traffic and good roads. We were greeted by these beautiful peonies as we arrived home.
Monday, May 28, 2018
Memorial Day Parade
We enjoyed getting to see Tevia play in the Memorial Day parade in Frazee.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Remembering
We stopped at Pickerel Lake Cemetery after church to visit the graves of Huldy's family. Huldy shared a few stories about her parents and siblings, giving us the opportunity to honor and remember.
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Evening Swim
The weather was perfect for playing in the lake today. The water was cool, but it was such a warm day that it felt refreshing. We enjoyed dinner and praise and worship time at Tali and Jason's and returned to the lake for an evening swim. While Davin took several of the kids out on the boat, Enavi and Tevia did some swimming and relaxed on the Maui mat.
Friday, May 25, 2018
After the Rain
We drove through a couple of rain showers on our way to Minnesota, but after the rain cleared we were left with a gorgeous sunset, and even a double rainbow. The sky was so picture-worthy, we needed to stop to take a few pictures.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
National Mississippi River Museum
We had a fun trip to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque with some friends. There were lots of exhibits and wildlife to see and several interactive, hands-on activities. The kids especially enjoyed seeing the otter, paddlefish, turtles, touching the sting rays and playing in the Riverworks Splash Zone.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Iris with Wild Flowers
I found these lovelies blooming in the ditch near our neighbor's house.
Monday, May 21, 2018
Finishing the School Year
By the end of the week, both of the kids will have completed their school work for the year. Hooray!
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Lily of the Valley
We have a couple of spots in the yard where the lily of the valley is blooming. It smells wonderful!
Friday, May 18, 2018
Walk Around the Yard with Dad
It was a lovely evening for a walk around the yard after dinner. The kids enjoyed ambling with Dad and discovering all of the blooming flowers, shrubs and trees. The rhubarb plants are growing like crazy and have even put out seed stalks already.
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Bikes at the Farm
Our van has been in the shop for the last couple of days, so I've been running Davin to and from work. Epic provides these bikes for the employees to get around campus and they get a lot of use. During the day, the bikes are in use all over campus, but at the end of the day they tend to congregate in certain places. Today, I was impressed at the number of bikes outside of Davin's office at the Farm Campus.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Playing with Pepper
Enavi loves playing with Salt and Pepper. They like to perch on her shoulder, sit on her head, and she has trained them to climb out of their cage onto her hands. Today we let Pepper explore in her room a bit and her favorite part was climbing from the trunk onto the window sill.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Monday, May 14, 2018
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Mother's Day Flowers
I enjoyed a special Mother's Day with lovely cards, gifts, flowers, lunch with my mom, and a stop at the UW Arboretum to see all of the different trees in bloom. I am blessed beyond measure with a loving mom, mother-in-law, husband and kiddos. Happy Mother's Day!
Bonus picture: the kids with me at the arboretum. The trees were so beautiful and there were so many varieties in bloom including magnolias, crab apples, redbuds, and lilacs. These redbud trees (behind us in the picture) are special because they always remind me of our trip to Australia where they were in full bloom everywhere we went.
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Bowling Showdown
The kids treated me to some early Mother's Day fun. We went out for breakfast and enjoyed a couple of rounds of bowling. It's always nice to let Mom win on her special day.
Friday, May 11, 2018
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Timothy Award
Tonight we attended the Awana awards ceremony at our church and celebrated Enavi's achievement of earning her Timothy Award. Just in case you were wondering, in order to earn the Timothy Award, a child has to complete every Awana book from Kindergarten through 6th grade, memorizing over 550 Bible verses! I'm so proud of Enavi and her hard work.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Rhubarb Crisp
Our rhubarb plants are looking healthy and strong. I was excited to make our first rhubarb dessert of the season - rhubarb crisp. We all enjoyed it, and the kids literally licked their plates clean.
Monday, May 7, 2018
Cherry Blossoms
If the number of blossoms are any indication, we should have a bumper crop of cherries this year.
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Standing Tall
This is one of my favorite oak trees. It stands alone in the middle of a field and there's something about it that draws my eye every time I drive by it. Today I noticed the splash of gold in the sea of green alfalfa and I was struck by the vibrant color.
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Friday, May 4, 2018
REACH Recital
We enjoyed the kids' spring recital this evening. During one of the songs, Jevin played guitar and Enavi played the triangle. You can see in the picture that there was a wonderful variety of instruments. After the recital, we enjoyed seeing the artwork they created throughout the semester. We also got to see Nana Sue, Grandpa Ken, and Aunt Carrie and share in a belated celebration of Carrie's birthday.
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Spring Flowers at Donald Rock
I spotted these white flowers covering the ground at the base of Donald Rock. I had just enough time in between rain showers to snap a few pictures. After a quick a Google search, I learned that they are called Dutchman's breeches. The white of the blooms really pops against the rocky terrain.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Water Play
We had a few rain showers this afternoon and the kids decided to run around in the rain. The rain stopped too soon, so they got out the hose and had a lot of fun playing in the water. I loved hearing the laughter and squeals as they ran through the spray from the hose.
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