Spring Break!

Monday: at the ZOO!
Tuesday: at the POOL!

Wednesday: Picnic in the hills and FOUR-WHEELING

Thursday- Saturday: CAMPING with Grandma and Grandad!!

We had such a fun week, thanks to an amazing Grandad! We had a plan for everyday and wore the kids out. It was so much fun, and I'm looking forward to summer (warmer days) and many more adventures with my kiddos and family! My kids are so much happier outside. I think I will camp the whole summer.

Blow a kiss.

Brent's Grandpa Solterbeck passed away. We went to Ontario, Or for the funeral. He was a amazing man and it was an amazing funeral. I didn't get many pictures, but I thought this one was sweet of Eva and her Aunt Kell blowing a kiss bye bye to "Papa Solterbeck". It was a fun trip and the kids loved spending time with their cousin and Aunts and Uncle.

It's our turn

My poor babies.

Jake was taking precautions while giving Eva a checkup.

So I'm sure some of you have hear ed me say that my kids never get sick. Well they don't. I don't think I have had to ever take Eva to the doctor for being sick. But I guess we all have to take our turns. we started out with the stomach flu and then went on to bigger and better things. The real flu. I was to sick to take pictures for the last round. I don't think I will ever have the energy again to pack for an unexpected trip , drive 7 hours and entertain two little ones for three days with the flu again. The kids did have a great time seeing cousins, so it was worth it! And then the ride home, they got it. I will be happy to get rid of this mean thing called the "flu".

Jinxed!

Jake I swear is jinxed. He gets terribly sick every year on his birthday. One year it was strep and this year he came home with the tummy flu. It was so sad, because all day he had been working so hard to earn his dinner at Pirate Island with the family. We were just lucky we did all the family birthday things the weekend before. His cute friend cheered him up and brought him an awesome skateboard! And he did get his dinner at Pirate Island last night with us. Talk about one busy week! My highlight of it all was making him a book of all his Lego magazines. I have never seen a kid more grateful for a present! He was so sweet about it and that is one gift he and I both will always remember. I love my Jakey.

Our Little Buddy

My sweet amazing little boy is turning six! I can't believe in that little of time the incredible lessons he has taught me. Although sometimes it has been rough, I wouldn't trade any experience with him for anything. I love this kid! I am looking forward to everyday after this with him and what more of this world he can show me. It has been filled with pirate adventures, many explosions, and the worlds best hugs! He is such a great big brother, Eva is so lucky to have him as her protector and example. I thank God everyday for this great big spirit in our home.

Projects!

We all have been very busy with projects lately . . . .

Jake had a blast with his ice melting science project for school.

Brent tried to put together his knew office furniture together with allot of help. I was so proud of him for even buying it. He has been working on fold up tables as long as I have known him.

Eva has been busy learning how to multitask just like a real woman. She is dang good at it too.

And of course we have to fit our reading and snuggle time in there some where. It's our favorite part of the day!

Partying it up all week!

Heck with a birth- day we celebrate a birth- week! Eva had so much fun her birthday week she could hardly stand it. He started off with going to the circus with cousins. Eva loved, loved that. She even got her first taste of cotton candy, which she thought it was a tissue and tried to wipe her nose. On her big day we went "swim min". She was talking about it for two weeks prior, so she squealed with delight when we finally got there. She definitely got spoiled by everyone who loves her. We had family over for cake and ice cream and to view my first attempt at creating a two tier cake with fondant. Everyday is a joy with our little Eva bug. I always say and know, she is our little piece of heaven here on earth!