Belated Birthday Party

Kendra's birthday was in December, but with everything going on with the holidays, and the sickness going around we decided to postpone her "friends" party it until later. So, we just finally got around to having it.

They did a craft.

Had cupcakes and ice cream.

And had a good time together!

February Creating

This is what we were up to around Valentine's Day. The kids love to do crafts, so I let them decorate these foam hearts.

Kendra spelled out "Jesus Cares For Us" on hers.


Collin helped me a lot during the day when I had a lot of baking to do. We had fun together.

Something New

We got this bulletin board for Collin for Christmas, and I just got around to hanging it up the other day. I hung it low enough that Collin could reach it. He loves displaying his art work now!

Birthday Weekend

My birthday was on Sunday, but I got to celebrate all weekend! On Friday night, we took the kids to see Alvin & the Chipmunks. My mother in law took me out for lunch at Pizza Hut on Saturday for lunch. Then that night Mike surprised me and took me out to my favorite barbecue restaurant to eat. I knew we were going, but didn't know that the kids weren't coming along. We got back to pick them up, and Kendra and grandma had made me a cake. My mom made lunch and my favorite cake on Sunday. Yummy! I feel very spoiled. :)

Mike bought me these tulips...so pretty.

The boys were excited for cake.

I am very thankful that Mom didn't put the full amount of candles on!

Collin's Big Bed

Collin has been asking for a big bed like Kendra's for quite awhile. So, we bought him a mattress set and put together the bed we had in the guest room for him. He was so excited when they brought it that he would not take a nap. He loves his new bed and tells me that every night. :)

He looks so small in it!

Good Friends, Good Times

We had a long weekend since it was a holiday for Mike, so we headed to Wichita, Kansas to get together with some of our close friends that we have known since we were kids.

Tiffany, Renee, Amy, and Angie

We had lots of good food... (Thank you Angie and Cheri)

Lots of fun playing....

Got haircuts (Thank you Amy!)

We went shopping, went to church with them, talked, laughed, and just had a great time.

All of us!

Looking forward to the next time!

School Christmas Concert

Kendra's school Christmas concert was last night. It was fun to watch her and all of the kids. She told me during devotions that her favorite things are spelling and singing...I think she takes after me. :)

Right before we headed out the door.


I took this picture, and that was the best I could do with my camera. Renee took the one below for me.