FUMC Easter Egg-stravaganza

Our church really is the best!  Yesterday we went to the Easter Egg-stravaganza and it was awesome!  The kids hunted eggs, made resurrection eggs, did a craft and jumped in the bouncy houses. 

We're Done With School

So we're done with school...we have had issues ever since right after Christmas and I'm tired of being the pro-active, loudmouth mom to get things fixed/changed. It had nothing to do with the kids teachers! We adore them all but rather the logistics and politics with the administration. So today we went up to say our goodbyes. And now we continue with homeschool! So far we've had 2 successful days!

Mustache March is Over!

We celebrated the end of Mustache March by getting 'staches ourselves followed by helping Dad shave his off!

Cilantro

The kids planted cilantro in greenhouses at school and they've grown beautifully!

Great Grandparents and Great Aunt Merri

Thursday morning Great Aunt Merri, Great Grandpa and Great Grandma came for a visit.  They decided they missed us so much that they needed to take a little detour on their drive from Pharr, TX to Minnesota.  We're so glad they came and that we were able to show them our life down here in Louisiana!  Thursday we celebrated Great Grandma's birthday with a cake decorated by the kiddos and met our new little cousin/niece/great granddaughter on FaceTime!  We're already in love with Ellee Sue Boettger!  Lots of time was spent playing and showing them our academic skills.  Friday we took them to base to see the static planes and to have lunch on base.  We also made sure that they really did it up Louisiana style with daiquiris, boudin and grilled stuffed chicken!  And don't forget the driveway fire!  We had a great time and love you all!!

 

When Dad's Away

When Dad's away we take really bubbly bubble baths, see Dinosaurs at gymnastics, go on rock hunts in the neighborhood, have Chick-Fil-A on the floor while watching Mickey Clubhouse, have dinner with our friends who's Dad's are also gone but MOSTLY WE MISS DAD!

Ponytails

Today Callie and I cut and donated our ponytails to Pantene Beautiful Lengths in honor of Aunt Brenda.  I cut mine this morning while the kids were at school.  As soon as I picked them up Callie asked if we were going home to cut he ponytail off.  Ever since the boys shaved their heads she's been back and forth about cutting her hair and about having Rapunzel hair.  So I have been hesitant to cut it in fear of her freaking out.  But it was the topic of conversation the entire car ride home.  So I called outrstylist and she happened to have an appointment at 2:30.  Callie did an amazing job and even squealed in delight when Miss Amy handed her the ponytail!  So far she's loving it and looks so cute!  Way to go Callie!  I've also included a picture of Aunt Brenda from the day she donated hers!