Fun Filled Weekend

Grandma and Grandpa flew the North Dakota Coop this weekend and came to visit for a jam packed 72 hours.  We had such a good time visiting but now I think we all feel like a truck hit us! We ate out 6 times, squeezed in one men's retreat, one pumpkin patch visit, numerous haircuts and lots and lots of hugs and tackles to both the very much missed grandparents.

 So what to do on a recovery day? Make home made creamy chicken and rice soup with biscuits.  I have to confess I made myself ill by eating so much, but it was soooo good!

 I love to see  how much the boys love Grandma and Big Grandpa and how excited they get when they are here...just too sad that it isn't all the time. I have learned not to tell the boys too much when they are coming though because it seems so much longer when they have to wait...the sudden visit has been working so much better!! I overheard Jack asking Maddie "do you have a dampa too? I do! I love my dampa"

Thank you for making the trip to see us and witness the boy's being dedicated in church on Sunday.  It was a really special moment to be able to share with the both of you.  We love you guys so much.

Field Trip

I had the pleasure of helping take Jack's pre-school class on their first field trip this last Thursday to Walter's Fruit Ranch at Green bluff.

 We went on a tractor ride, fed goats, picked apples, learned how the cider was made and most importantly picked pumpkins.

 It was really fun to go up there with the whole class all hyped up on natural cider sugar.  They were like a mini mob with lots of energy!

 This is Jack's buddy Cole whom he runs to hug every day.  They have a shared love of Thomas the Tank Trains, puzzles and snack time. 

 Notice how tall he is compared to the others? The two that come close just turned 5.

 Ahhhhhhhh....there it is, the 2010-2011 Calvary Christian Pre-school class.  Who knows if they have rocket scientists or future teachers in there but their little hearts are for God right now and and that's pretty cool to witness.

Jack made sure to pick out (a smaller) pumpkin for cooper to give him.  They are sitting on our front porch now and they kiss them when we go someplace and when its time for bed. 

Field Trip was a success.

Sweatin' to the oldies...

Jack has always had his own ideas about what he likes to wear or not to wear. 

LIKES: silky shorts, puffy vests, white socks, sweat pants, tank tops, visors

DISLIKES: jeans, anything with sleeves, sweaters

Now we can add to the like column: head bands.

 For the past week he has been rocking the head band (worn in the Ala Richard Simmons way) that he stole from me that I wear to keep my fly aways back when in a pony tail.

 And when he has the tank and silky shorts going on with it...as well as the curly crazy hair - we can't help but think oh boy.  What is he going to dress like in 5 years?

 What can I say? he knows what he likes I guess...

 His brother? not so picky, just as long as there is food somewhere nearby.

I love this boy so much its crazy. :)