Spring Break 2009

We had a wonderful time at Big Canoe for four days. Family came and stayed with us at the Williamson's cabin for a long weekend. We had a blast. Lots of hiking, games, food, and fun memories.

Micah loved the pool.

The kids had a great time collecting tadpoles. We took some home in a water bottle, however they aren't living any longer :( It was fun while it lasted!

Here are the kids with their tadpoles.

We rented a boat on Sunday to do some fishing. The kids had a great time & the Dad's caught three fish.

By Monday the weather had turned very COLD. However, that didn't stop us from enjoying Big Canoe.

On Tuesday morning we woke up to SNOW!! Can you believe it, snow in April??!!

The best picture of the trip. Check out poor Amelia - she definitely got the worst end of this snowball face off!!!

Egg Hunting

Rebekah - today you had an egg hunt at school. All the first graders lined up & waited for the whistle to blow. Then most of the kids took off running to find as many eggs as they could. You, however, walked very slowly and deliberately looking for only the eggs you really wanted. At first I thought you weren't happy about something, however you were as happy as can be with the 8 eggs you collected. They were just the ones you wanted. This is how you do everything - very deliberate. This is a great quality to have & I know it will serve you well throughout your life!!

Notice your basket compared to the little boy beside you.

Back in the classroom you were to predict how many of your eggs had chocolate in them. You predicted 4 eggs, but only had 1 with chocolate. Not bad - only off by 3!!

McKinney - you had a great egg hunt at school. Because of all the rain we've had, you hunted eggs in your classroom. You found a lot of eggs & couldn't wait to open them to see the surprises inside.

Anytime we ask you who your best friend is at school you always say Gretta. Of course, you love all the girls in your class. Another way you are like you Uncle David. You would prefer to play with the girls & you are very sweet to them. Mrs. Kim told me that a few days ago when ya'll were having indoor playtime you and Gretta were under the table & you had your head in her lap & she was stroking you hair. I pray you will always stay so compassionate & loving! Here is a picture of you and Gretta.

After lunch, you had a big surprise at school. One of the Moms brought in three baby chicks. You love animals soooooo much!!! You were so excited & held all three of them over and over.

Bowling Fun

We recently went bowling with our Sunday School class. This was you kids first time ever going bowling. You did great & had a great time. Even Micah enjoyed the big, colorful balls!

They Copy Everything

Today I walked into my bathroom to discover McKinney putting lotion on his legs, just like I do. I am amazed at what they see us do & try to copy. We parents really have to be careful!

McKinney's Choir Performance

McKinney - you have really enjoyed choir this year. I assumed that you always sang at choir, just like you do at home. However, your teachers were very surprised when you started belting out all the songs at your performance on Sunday. Mrs. Angela said you rarely sang during practice, but obviously you were taking it all in & you let it out at just the right moment so Mommy & Daddy could enjoy it!! And, you sang every song with Blueberry in your arms. So sweet!