Monday, March 3, 2008

More of our weekend

Saturday was really warm and nice, and Sunday we had snow! The kids liked both days...here are some more pictures of the weekend.

Kendra finally got up enough bravery to go down the "old" slide at the park.

I think this is Collin's favorite thing at the park!

Making snowballs to throw at Mom and Collin.

Collin just liked stomping around in it.

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Beautiful Day!

Today is an absolutely beautiful day outside, it makes me anxious for Spring! Collin and I went outside and blew bubbles this morning (One of his latest words is bubble! He is saying a lot all of the sudden.) Then, we went out to Jeremy and Kara's for lunch, because Caitlin was out there. The kids had a lot of fun playing together.

Jeremy is putting up a new building...the kids love all of the sand!
Drinking from the hydrant.
Caitlin and Collin with the puppies....right after I snapped this, they were both screaming, because the puppy licked Caitlin and scared her! :)

Everyone on the swingset.




Sunday, February 24, 2008

Goodbye Lovely Stairs!

Our latest home project was to put new carpet on our basement stairs, and get rid of those dangerous metal plates on the edges of them...I cannot tell you how happy I am to have this done! After Mike got done with it, we both said at the same time..."Why didn't we do this a long time ago?" We found a carpet remnant, so it didn't cost very much at all, and they are so much softer, and fit my decor just a little better. :)

Before.


After...it came out a little dark.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Valentine's Day

Here are some pictures from our Valentine's Day. It was a fun day. Grandma Margaret came and visited, we played, had grilled steak and other yummy stuff for supper, and went out to Marty and Renee's for awhile in the evening.

We made pink pancakes for breakfast. Collin had to help mix.

The roses Mike had sent to me

Collin being silly with Mike's hat and his sunglasses

Wow, it is hard to get these two to pose for the camera!

Collin wasn't into the kisses! :)

My three Valentines. Oh, wait maybe that is four with the horse!

I took this one before church Sunday, I just thought it was cute!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Marker Spinning and Cookie Snatching

Collin has these markers for toddlers, but he is much more interested in spinning them than writing with them. :) The other day when we made cookies, Collin just could not wait to get his hands on one. He did get one down and take a bite without me noticing, by the way!

Sunday, February 10, 2008

The Last Week

We have been sick at our house, but are all doing much better. This is what we've been up to recently.

Me and my kiddos before church

Collin once again with his pajamas all messed up. He got them twisted so that the zipper was in the back.

Collin loves to wear my shoes...Kendra did too at that age.


Collin was fixing my laundry basket where the handle broke off.


Kendra wanted to have a picnic on a really cold day, so we had a "picnic" of sorts on the kitchen floor. The kids loved it! :) Oh, and yes, once in awhile Collin wears his pajamas all day.


We made chocolate chip cookies and Kendra sprinkled them red for Valentine's Day.

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Fun New Stuff!

My mother in law gave me a new wall hanging for my birthday, and I bought myself a new bench for my entryway at the front door with Christmas and birthday money. I also bought a new shade. I think it will be nice to have a bench for putting on shoes, and storing gloves and hats.