Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Spring is just around the corner.....I think anyway!  We've been "snow-free" several times in the last few weeks and then here it comes!!  Hopefully this is the end of it!

We've made several trips to South Sioux City to watch Jagger (5th grade) play basketball.  He's the handsome one in the middle!!





Grandpa Dave loved celebrating his birthday with the kids.  Pretty fun.  


(left to right)  Josiah, Hannah, Dave, Eliya

They love their grandpa!!



Our craft days continue.  Josiah was actually there for awhile but after about ten minutes, he was on to other things.



This is what we made.  Super easy and very quick--the best kind of craft!
(disregard the newspaper)
It's a coaster!  We made them in sets of four and are thinking about selling them at our neighborhood garage sale in June.


Here's where Josiah ended up!



We had the kids for five days and were privileged to be able to take Josiah to His Pinewood Derby Competition.  He's the one in the middle!  He was the Grand Champion and now goes on to districts.
Good job, Jared for helping to make the wining car!!
And thanks for letting Dave and I have all the fun!



The girls were thrilled for him and that made it extra special.


The girls are working really hard on their "cheer" stunts.  This year they are both on the competition team.  They could do it for  hours because they love it.  All that energy!!  I call it "athletic cheer" as it is very active.
 



Eliya doing her back hand spring.


Hannah is the first one.  


I know that I have a lot of "kid" pictures but the truth is that I don't get my camera out when David and I are doing "grown up" things.  

We have taken some walks around Walnut Creek.


It's amazing that there are so many little lakes for us to enjoy.  Walnut Creek is just a mile from our house.  We have our own lake too but we like this one because of the rustic setting.


Stephanie and I spent the day in Des Moines visit my cousin, Sherry Robinson and my Aunt Jodie Mckay.  We had a great day visiting and getting caught up.

David and I are facilitators for our small group from church.  That keeps us busy because we meet each Tuesday night and we must be ready. 

I am hosting the "Foodies" in our home on April 10th.  It's a group of young moms whose kids are in school.  Each gal brings a dish and the recipe for it and we share some good food and some good visiting.  How did I get in that group??  I don't know, but I love it!

David and I have started a landscaping project.  We are in the planning stage.  The actual work will begin next week.  Let's hope it doesn't snow because that would not be good!!  

We hope all is going well for you.  We love hearing from you and staying in contact.

God bless your day!

Love,

David and Karol