the "littles"

 The "littles" are posing before they head out the door on a preschool field trip to the theater. I could not decide which was the cuter picture so I am posting both! I cannot believe they are 4 and 5, it will be interesting to watch their relationship change next fall as PJ starts a different school.

such cuties!

Maggie and hats

 Maggie had a school program and it was all about helping Ima Miller find the perfect hat. A cute little story that was entertaining. Maggie did a great job with her speaking part and even did well on doing a fill in job for an ill child!

 One of our favorite teachers at the kids school. Mrs. Drews, she is always so sweet and kind!
 Maggie and a few of her friends posing with their hats for photo! A cute little group!

finally the sun

 We have had exactly the perfect Saturday. The weather is super nice so the kids have been having a blast in the dirt out back. They are finding all kinds of treasures, some living even! It has been a long and cold winter so we are ready to be out and enjoy the fresh air!

 Spring has sprung and the close ups are here! Brie had to have two because she is just too cute and loves to pose for the camera, the others not so much.

 Tried to get PJ to not wrinkle his nose was impossible! oh well, HAPPY SPRING!!

more good times.........

Sunday lunch we had friends over and their kiddos. Obviously a good time was had by all. The kids played very well together and we were able to have nice uninterrupted conversations.  The kids were super silly and had each other in tears many times with their antics! I have to admit it is a bit nice to have older kiddos as they are off doing their own thing and they just check in occasionally. A big thank you to Jeremy and Amy for taking time to come and hang out!! we always enjoy our time together!

new friends and they have a boy!

 Makayla and Maggie had sisters over for a play date and the rest of their family joined us for dinner. They have the four kids like us and only the one boy as well. PJ was so excited that they had a boy. This young man is 13 and he did such a great job playing with PJ and being such a great sport! The girls started the afternoon with arts and crafts and then played everything else in between.

 Wii was popular and each of the kids got in on  a little of the action.

We were also given a performance by the girls to the soundtrack of Frozen. I love the music so it was not hard to sit there and watch and listen. It is so fun to watch kids come up with shows and see them so excited and having fun!














PJ again had such a great time with this 13 year old Lucas. Thanks big guy for being a friend to PJ tonight. After the family all left PJ looked at Pete and asked if we could get a 13 year old. too funny little buddy too funny.

Anyway a great time was had by all and while it was a bit loud at times I think the parents had fun as well. This will be a family we will definitely try to see again!

St. Patty's Day

 Here is our best picture of our green attire. PJ was full of shenanigans and Mags was not into pictures. This is Brie's best leprechaun face. hehe The holiday landed on a Monday, our busiest night so dinner was late and quick and not leaving much time for fun. We did manage to get chocolate covered strawberries and pears made for them to enjoy. Pete has our kids spoiled with these delicious treats! crazy lucky kids!! started the day with green Lucky Charms cereal and ended the day with chocolate covered fruit!!! Happy St. Patrick's day all!

Grandma games

My mom was in recently to watch the girls on a no school day and then hung out for the weekend. We took her to a living stations play, it was very well done, and enjoyed by each of us. Mom is still amazing laundry like crazy, mending, cooking, cleaning and watching the kids! We so appreciate all of her work and time. The kids absolutely having her in town. It is often a game marathon when she is here, who can play with her more! Pete and I were able to sneak off on a date and we went to an observatory. It was a neat little adventure, a chilly night but still pretty cool to look at the moon and Jupiter. Thanks mom once again we all love you and appreciate everything!!!