Camping Weekend

It must be spring...  Nate's got the tent set up in the basement for a camping night with Caroline.  She was pretty excited to 'learn how to camp' again.  One of these years he'll have both kids in the tent while I slumber peacefully up in the bedroom.  Until then, it'll just be these two amigos.

Easter Time Fun

I don't know why, but Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays.  (but I'm sure I say that about Thanksgiving and Christmas too)  Maybe it's the warmer weather, or the awesome hymns in church, or the Cadbury eggs...whatever it is, Easter's always been a favorite.

We went up to the farm for a nice long Easter weekend.  There weren't many planned activities (which is just how I like it) so the kids could play all day outside.  There were horses to ride, calves to pet, eggs to find, and plenty of open space to run wild.

Back Again...again

After taking an accidental five month leave from blogging, I'm back.  Yesterday, being May 1, I thought maybe I could blog every day for the month of May.  But as you can see from the day that this is published, I didn't quite get that big task started.

Caroline and Owen (Easter 2014)

I'd like to say that I've spent these last five months doing big, worldly things and teaching my children physics.  But instead I've just been doing regular mom-like activities.  So I'm going to try to be better about blogging about these regular mom-like activities.  With summer just around the corner, I'm sure that I'll have some wild stories about what the kids have been up to.

Just Keep Trying

She's down to two wheels but her legs are bruised/scratched up. Good thing she's determined!  

When Life Hands You...

Okay, so not lemons, but rainy day after rainy day...you can either drive each other crazy in the house. Or you can have a family field trip to the science center. 

The kids are much like their dad...really in to science. Me?  I could've spent my time in the art and music area instead. But if someday Caroline or Owen are astronauts maybe remember our time at the Washington Pavilion!

Final Ice Storm Scenes

Caroline is quite confused by the seasons.  It's spring, but then we have a bunch of fresh snow.

 

She takes it in stride though.  No matter the weather, it's always nice to be able to play outside.

Owen, on the other hand, is ready for spring and to be let free to roam around the yard!

New Driver on the Streets

Watch out...there's a new driver on the streets of Sioux Falls. 

Luckily he's still confined to our backyard!

Multi-Media Art

Oh the joys of construction paper, ribbon, and glue!

Our Favorite Season

It's now the best season on the farm...

Baby Calf season!

Caroline has been busy naming each one so far...we have Ernie, Pete, Ashley, Ava, and Gabi. Soon there will be too many to name:)

Storybook Land...2011

We went to Storybook Land for the first time this "Summer Season" over the weekend. I have a feeling we'll be making many trips there this year.

Caroline with Mary and her Little Lamb. (Yes, I know she probably should be playing on the displays...I don't want to be 'that mom'.)

With one of her favorite storybook characters, the Gingerbread Man.

Fake horses just aren't as much fun this year now that she's a real cowgirl!

Digging...

"Pumping"

Caroline came home from school last week very excited that she learned how to "pump"... I wasn't really sure what she meant, but found out when she went to her swing set.

Yes, she can pump her legs when she swings!

Just look how high she can go!

It's Spring!!!

After many false-alarms in April and early May...I think that the nice weather is FINALLY here!

We spent today planting flowers and assembling a patio table. After saying we were going to get one for the past two years, we finally bit the bullet and a table to go with our existing patio chairs. We're looking forward to many evenings outside!

Mother's Day Card 2011

Thanks?

It's the thought that counts!

Spring Fling 2011

Over the weekend we went to "Minne-soda" as Caroline likes to call it to visit my sister. It was her school's annual Spring Fling. This carnival, completely geared to little kids, has been the talk of Caroline for a couple of weeks.

While we were there, she got some Crazy Hair and played some games. At one point, the kiddos abandoned the bingo game to start calling the numbers.

Papa Don was there as "Cowboy Don" and taught the kids how to rope.

Caroline caught on right away. I can only imagine what our next trip to the farm will be like!

Crazy Hair!

Most mornings I tell Caroline that she's got some crazy hair going on.

This weekend, it went to a whole new level!

Caroline's Big Moment

I've always thought that Caroline was adorable. Now everyone in Aberdeen can see it for themselves!

Spring Program

Last week was Caroline's school's annual Spring Program. Each class (for kids 2 and above) performs a couple of songs for proud parents and grandparents. Of course, being the proud parent that I am, think Caroline's class (the Grasshoppers) did exceptional. They sang "Can't Help Falling in Love" which was adorable, and an ABC song.

Here are all of the Grasshoppers. Caroline's right in the middle.

The Final Project...

Today was Caroline's final art class. The project was paper bag vests. Caroline stuck with the project for nearly 30 minutes before she was all done.

I'm hopeful that the paint will be dry in a day or two (it's really colorful) so she can start modeling it.

Inspiration...

I'm not saying that the goodies I'm making for Easter is going to look like this...

courtesy of bakerella.com

courtesy of iambaker

courtesy of iambaker

But I can dream!

Sometimes when I need creative inspiration I check out iambaker or bakerella. Both have not only amazing photos, but have you seen the creativity of these ladies? I'm hoping that my goodies can look even half as good!

The next Picasso...

This week at Mommy and Me Art Class the kiddos worked on hand puppets made out of a paper sandwich bag. Caroline wanted to make a pink puppy puppet. It turned out a little abstract...or unique.