My sister's Bday

Today-- ok technically yesterday now (it is 12:30 am), was my sister's birthday. I had all 4 kids at the house tonight so she and her hubby could have a date night.

Kaci and Clay

Dinner-- the staple-- McDonald's!

The kids played SO well together! It is so fun to see them all interact now. They truly enjoy each other.




After much playing, jammies were put on and we put in a movie. I pulled the couch out and made a "movie theater" for them. Popcorn was eaten and eaten... and eaten. My mom even came over for awhile and got in on the movie as well.



I had a great time tonight. I truly am so blessed with my own kids... as well as a wonderful nephew and niece. I am sure the niece on the way will only add to the blessing!

Happy Birthday Kaci...... we all love you!

My Nephew's Spring Fling

My nephew's preschool had a spring sing. The kids and I went. I was so excited to go see him in his world. I have heard so many wonderful things about his school and how well he does. He obviously loves his school, his teachers, his friends. My nephew has been given the awesome privelege of being an example of how good our God is....he faces challenges that some of us do not... and yet God continues to shine through him. He keeps rising to the challenges and overcoming them. He has come so far this past year..... being on the stage.... singing loudly and enjoying it! It blessed my heart to be there-- to see him and experience life through his eyes.





My awesome nephew....

My sister and her family... soon there will be another one to add.... I can't wait!

Gardening

I am learning how to "garden." I actually enjoyed it-- the kids wanted to get in on the fun.... they both got a marigold of their own. My mom came to help teach me....we had a good time! I hope I can keep everything alive!




I need to take more pictures.... we have had so much rain lately that the flowers are already much bigger-- when the rain lets up.... I will get some new ones!

This is my splurge-- I wanted some color right at our door. I saw this pot and really liked it. I really am afraid I am going to kill this one!

Fin, Feather, Fur Run

Our school has an annual, Fin, Feather, Fur run. This is 3 schools-- the name comes from the mascots of the 3 schools. We have not been able to participate before due to other conflicts... but this year, we were free. Kadyn was so excited-- she was up early on her own....
Here she is before the race with some of her friends.....

Getting the pre-race instructions...

In line and ready to go....

Kadyn was running so well.... she was at the front of her pack..... as you can see in the pictures, the sidewalk was quite wet from all the rain we had. She wiped out..... but she finished and was quite proud of herself.

After the race with her classmates that were there. Also, posing for a thank you picture to the sponsors.

We had a great time.....she is already talking about next year!