Garden time

While a friend was out of town, Emma, Aaron, and Abby took over watering their garden. They had a lot of fun doing it, but I was grateful my friend got back before we killed it. I don't possess a green thumb at all.

Renaissance Fair

Every year at Mesa Elementary (Emma's school) they have the Renaissance Fair, a fundraiser where each grade runs several booths. You buy tickets to do the different activities (Book Walk, duck pond, and of course we had to buy pizza and cotton candy). I was just going to take Emma but Josh's TDY was extended one day so we all ventured off to the 'fair' together. The kids had a blast and I got my workout for the day.

On the way out...

Emma was a banner carrier for her class. She was so excited and wanted to wear her 'high heels' and a dress in honor of the occassion.

This is what we looked like when the fair ended. The last thing we did was Rapunzel's House of Hair where they all got their hair spray painted. I wasn't excited about spraying their hair until I found out that it would use the rest of our tickets...then it would be time to go home. Even Jacob was good while we were there.

Life's been crazy

Here she comes....

...and she keeps on going.

The last few weeks have passed by in a whirlwind. I have officially taken on the position of "soccer mom." I feel like I am constantly driving one of the children somewhere. What's bad is that two of the kids are too young to do anything yet...which means this is only going to get worse. :) Emma started the soccer season this spring and absolutely loves it. She also really loves dance. How do you make them choose? Saturdays are game days for soccer and it is so fun to see Emma and Aaron in their uniforms excited to go play. As long as they enjoy it, I'll spend my Saturday mornings cheering them on from the sidelines. (Although between you and me, I'd rather be home, sitting in my pajamas, and eating a late breakfast. Hey...a girl can dream!)

Curl up & Dye

I always thought that was the most hilarious name for a beauty parlor. Recently Emma got her first haircut. She decided she wanted to cut off 10 inches so she could donate it. She was so excited. I have to admit that I was excited not to have to brush through her hair every day. The wind here always whipped it into a mass of tangles. She loves her hair shorter although her friend Ty misses her longer hair. :)

Mooove on over

While Josh's parents were visiting, Aaron and Grandfather drove around to look at some of the dairies. Aaron still talks about seeing all the cows.

Movie night

Every Friday night is movie night in our house. I was letting the kids start the movie while I cleaned up from dinner. I heard Jacob fussing but I decided to finish the kitchen before I put him to bed. Eventually I didn't hear him any more, but when I went into the living room this is what I saw. What a little mama!

Long time no see

In march, Josh was down in Florida for three weeks with work. His parents brought him back to us. :) We were so excited to have them visit since the last time we saw them was in August. The kids had so much fun and are already making plans to come out this summer.