Playing Dress Up

I think Tessa has a very vivid imagination and saucy personality. I think these pictures showTessa at her best.

Anna's Field Trip to the IMS

I had so much fun going on Anna's field trip to the IMS. We learned all about the history and traditions of  Indiana car racing. I enjoyed spending the day with Anna and all of the cute fourth graders that she goes to school with.

Tessa's Last Day of Mom's Day Out

Tessa finished her last day of school. She loves going to school especially for all of the friends that she has. The year went so quickly.

Bicycle Accident

It has been awhile since Cole has had any bumps, bruises, or stitches so we should have know something would be coming. Cole went for a bike ride and crashed on his bike. His chin and lip got pretty beat up but by the next week he looked as good a new.

Spring is in the Air

I love the dandelion bouquets that Tessa picks for me.

Cole and Mom at the Zoo

Cole played hookie from school one morning and we went to the zoo. The butterfly kaleidoscope was amazing to see. I had so much fun spending time with Cole.

Dad and Daughter Date

Anna and Corbin got dressed up and went to dinner one evening. Anna was so excited to go with her Dad.

Cole's Braces

Cole came home from playing at the park and I found out he had actually been at the orthodontist. He has done a good job of brushing and taking care of this teeth. He looks so different now.

Spring Break

We traveled to Utah for our spring break. We had such a fun week enjoying time with our families and enjoying the beautiful outdoors. On the first day we were there we had a cousin's camp and took a 50 mile four wheeler ride on the back side of Zion National Park. It was beautiful and a great way to spend time together. We hiked in Zion, rode horses, and spent time in Salt Lake with Corbin's family. It was a very busy and fun vacation.

Anna's School Musical

Anna tried out for the school play and got the part of "Sketch Often". Sketch Often was a news reporter and I think she was perfect for the part. She had to blow her nose at the end of the play and she did it flawlessly!

State Gymnastics Meet

Cole did a great job at the state gymnastics meet. I am especially proud of him because at his last practice before the meet he fell off the parallel bars pretty hard. At the meet you would have never known that he fell. He did a cast away for the first time in a meet and ended up getting third on the p-bars and fourth over all. It has been so fun to watch him compete this season.

Anna's Piano Recital

Our family enjoyed spending a special evening listening to Anna at her piano recital. She has taken lessons since first grade and she does such a beautiful job. She practiced her songs many times and I am so proud of how well she played them.

Geckos

Tessa, Cole, and spent a fun afternoon at the Children's Museum looking at the new gecko exhibit. I love sneaking them out of school every once in awhile.

Circle of Stars

We had a fun weekend watching Anna perform for Circle of Stars, a gymnastics meet in Indianapolis. Cole competed and did a great job. He got first place in the parallel bars and second in every other event, including second overall. It was even more special because Grandma Jane was here to watch them.

We have had so much fun with all of the snow in Indiana. We went to the toboggan run in Angolia. It was so much fun going down the hill. Carrying the sled back up the hill was not quite as fun.

Merry Christmas

We have had such a fun Christmas with our little family. The day has gone quickly but I think we managed to play with all of the toys that Santa left. We were so happy to have our neighbors come and share the evening with us. They are like our family and I can't image celebrating without them. I love the anticipation of Christmas and the traditions we have started and continue to start each year. We have had fun having Eddie at our house and can't wait for him to return next year. It has been fun to talk to my Mom and and each of my sisters. I love hearing about their families and catching up with them.  I am so blessed and happy today for so much.