Saturday, April 14, 2012

A Little Spring in Our Step

At last, spring is here! Not that it hasn't felt like spring, or even more like summer for the last two months nearly. We are loving the warmer temperatures and longer days. It brings us outside more often and to the lakeon most weekends. Our spring has been filled so far with birthdays and sports.

Dutch has started playing both t-ball and soccer every week. He seems to really like t-ball and I think he will warm up to soccer. DJ is coaching his soccer team, which I happen to think is great! These kids are so cute out there playing, running around like little ants with no clue where to go and then it clicks and they are great little players!

We spent our spring break this year at the lake with the Lucas'. Unfortunately, the few days this spring that were a little on the chilly side occurred this particular week, but that didn't stop us from boating, wading and fishing. The boys had a lot of fun fishing with the dads, while the girls ventured off to the great town of Seneca for some shopping at the local Wal Mart. You read that right.

We wrapped up our spring break with Easter that was filled with church, family, egg hunts and good food. Now, it's back to the grind to finish out the kids' school year and get ready for a few fun vacations this summer. Today, however, we are off to watch DJ and some friends participate in the Mud Run. Pictures of the run to come soon!

One of our many nights of cooking out

The Iron Birds!


1st Hit

Always a lady in her tutu, even while fishing (below)


A day of fishing over spring break

Happy Easter!

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Sweet Lane is TWO!




Today, our sweet girl is two! Lane has had three days of birthday fun - starting with a party at school on Friday, a party with family yesterday and today we will celebrate with friends. She has loved every minute - especially the sweets and presents!

We love our little woman so much! She has brought many smiles and laughs into our house and we couldn't ask for more.

Happy Birthday Lane!!!

Skiing with Friends

So, I have once again been missing in action when it comes to blogging! I can't promise anything, but I will try to do better.




In January, we went to North Carolina with friends to do a little skiing. All of us decided to take our oldest (and by oldest, I mean our three year olds) kid with us so that they could experience it as well. We had such a fun time sledding and skiing. I think all the kids really enjoyed it. As for the adults, it was kind of nice just taking it back to the days where you only have one child to care for - and with them being a little older and a little more self sufficient, we were able to have a little adult fun too ;)


DJ and Dutch all ready to ski






The smallest trio - Bradley Lucas, Katy Cox and Dutch



Dutch practicing skiing before tackling the slopes





DJ and Dutch on their way up to the first slope









Brad Lucas and son, Bradley with DJ and Dutch