Adventures in Spring

There has been lots of things going on here this last week and a bit. This was Russell and Chloe's last art class for the school year. The art instructor taught them how to draw lady bugs using letters. She was a great instructor and took time the each student. Not too sure why Russell is not smiling here because he was really proud of his creation and had fun. Before you add the pastel colors from chalk, the students traced over the lines with oil based crayon. When the chalk is added, the shape still remains.

Chloe wanted 2 lay bugs on her page and 2 leaves.

Track and field is a highlight of their school year. Chloe is doing her running long jump. The weather was warm that day.
After watching Russell run, I saw he has a really long stride. Look at those legs.
Russell taking his turn at running long jump.




Chloe has always been a fast runner. She is running the 200 meter here and is ahead of the crowd.
We had a beautiful rain the other day. It washed a lot of the dirt off the grass so when I mowed, it was not that dusty.
Curtis must have taken this picture of the rainbow. I found it on my camera when I went to download pictures. The yard is greening up by the hour. The trees now have their little leaves showing. Spring is such a beautiful time of year. Curtis is ready to get some seeds in the garden so if it is dry enough to till tomorrow, I'll plant some things. Happy spring everyone!!

Mother's Day

On Friday evening the kids wanted me to open a Mother's Day present. They had gone shopping with Curtis a few days before hand and could wait no longer. There was also another method to this, they wanted waffles on Sabbath morning for breakfast!!
This next picture is compliments of Russell. We long out grew our 2 waffle maker. I was so happy to get a 4 one so I don't have to wait to eat.

On Sunday morning, Russell and Chloe brought me breakfast in bed. The idea all got started when I read them The Bernstein Bears Mother's Day Surprise book about a month ago. They thought it was a fantastic idea. So the kids were up early to get things started. Curtis was up as well. I had strict instructions to stay in bed. I am usually the first one up. I am not pictured here as I don't look like those on moms on TV when they first wake up all beautiful!! Chloe put on her apron over her nightie and came in to take my order. It was very special. My breakfast arrived just how I ordered. Curtis and the kids sat on the bed while I ate. While they had breakfast I had a shower. It was a nice change.

On Sunday we went for a quad trip with Cassy and Hailey. Most of the snow was gone in the woods. The weather was beautiful.

The beavers have done a good job of clearing out all the trees but the evergreens.
There was still some snow. Not as much water as I thought, though still enough to play in.
Cassy showing us some moves on the beaver dam!!
Chloe found a stick and is pretending to hunt.
Hailey is the only girl I know that goes quading in pink!! She is getting hungry. This is where we stopped for a little snack.

Cute smiles from the girls.



All geared up.
Cassy trailed behind me so I could watch her go through the water. This is not as deep as some places.
We all know how much Russell likes to be hugged and kissed!!
Her quad did just fine.



This puddle was a bit deeper. I went through one where the exhaust was under water and it sounded like the quad was blowing bubbles. Curtis said you can get as deep as the seat. It was deep enough I could feel it float at bit. Did not overflow my rubber boots though.
Too muddy to make it up. Quading is something we love to do as a family. We are blessed to live so close to beautiful woods. There is always an adventure. It was nice to spend Mother's Day with my family and another mother.

Kids, Kids and More Kids!!

Russell and Chloe could have played with the goats for several more hours. This one with the red coat is the newest kid.
Russell kept pulling his arm away because the kids was nibbling on his jacket. Russell finally figured out how to catch them. So fun to watch.
Chloe kept saying she wanted to just keep holding them and squeeze them because she loved them so much. Mom and Dad think we need to have some here for the children to play with over the summer. I'm not sure I'm up for the extra work.


Hailey and Cassy came with us as well. She is on the fence listening to the owner talk about goats and the different kinds. There is one kind with no ears, but they can still hear!! There are more pictures in the Smile Box, enjoy.

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While at Grandma's....

The kids have their old bikes at the farm. There are lots of places to ride and things to explore. Out the bedroom window Grandpa caught Chloe washing the bikes in the puddle by the house. She had a piece of wide soggy grass and dipped it in the water. She is very creative.

Now it's time to wash the other bike.

I like the expressions on her face. Surprisingly enough, the pants only got a little wet and the shirt a bit splattered.


Kids and water, the two go together. It was such a beautiful day and no wind in the yard.



We know the kids will find the dirt so they never wear good clothes when at Grandma and Grandpa's. They always finish their day a darker shade of brown. Dirt is good for the soul.

Going to check out what Ranger is doing.

Russell and Chloe were very tired by the end of their day. They showered and put on their PJ's for the ride home. There would have been too many meltdowns if we waited till home to shower. Not too sure where Russell was during this time. They each spend time alone in their own little world. I love watching the kids and their imagination, so precious.