Sea Life

Field Trip at Sea Life

 A tankful of rays at the Ray Lagoon

 The "favorite" for the boys was the touch pool - there were starfish and sea urchins in there

 Inside a shark's mouth

 Caleb back at the touch pool for the 2nd time (we went back 3 times total)

 Micah

 Ben

The four of us in the Ocean Tunnel - Sturgeon Lake

What an awesome time with my boys! They are the BEST! 

FYI: Hannah enjoyed her visit at Grandma Godt's house.

Awana Awards Night

 Ben completed his 2nd book of Cubbies. He now will move on to Sparks. Way to go Ben!

Micah completed his 2nd book of Sparks along with extra credit. He will move on to his last year of Sparks this fall. Way to go, Micah.

Ben's Day!

Happy 5th Birthday to this delightful, charming, funny, loving boy who lights up our life....every single day. We love you Ben Boy and our prayer is that you grow to love and serve the Lord in ALL that you do.

I love your zest for life and that you are READY for whatever should come next.  Ben got ready for church 2 days ago and I told him to be sure to have dress pants on and a nice shirt. He came out looking pretty good. So, we all pile in the Suburban to head to church. As we came home from church and Sunday School a few hours later, I notice that he has on an "extra layer" both top and bottom. This child had put on his play clothes underneath his Sunday best! Why, might you ask? So, he can quickly strip off the outer clothes and be ready to play as soon as he gets home.

Funny kid!

Happy Spring!

Just thought I would update you with a few pictures. It has been a long time,,,,wow, 

since the end of January. Enjoy!

 Hannah and Caleb focusing on their schoolwork.

 Ben and Micah "jousting"

 The most snow we've had this winter season (Jan 30th). Now, it is completely GONE!

 Uh-oh, someone got into the markers!

 Ben assisting his dad with pushups. Hmmm, not a bad way to get a free ride.

 My oldest child and me.

 Tim with the "little kids."

 Checkers! Micah and Ben are pretty good at this.

 The thaw (March 10th)! Tim and his boys chipping away at the ice. (Note: You may wonder why are you doing this when it is melting....a certain someone[with long brown hair] took a spill on the ice the prior day).
Nothing sweeter than seeing a dad teach his boys how to work. :)

 Starting them young in their piano practice.Looks like Caleb may be singing his part as well.

We've got a reader! 

He is reading, "The Mouse and the Motorcycle."

 

Caleb

Ben with a strawberry mustache.

Sweet Pea! 

She is our little sunbeam, sunshine, Little Star....you get the point. :)

Hallelujah....with Caleb!

Merry Christmas!

Harvest Festival

Here are my four awesome kids all decked out in their Harvest Festival Costumes  On Monday, October 31st our family ventured off to a nearby church where the kids had a blast playing games while retrieving half a pail full of candy treats. Other fun activities: face painting, petting zoo, outdoor jumping balloon, cotton candy and others who love the Lord. What a "memory maker!" This experience reminded me of the days in my childhood where my sister, parents and I participated in an event titled "Fall Party." A time where we could dress up, go door-to-door,  and show our friends and Bethany family our homemade costumes. This memory was why I looked around for something similar for my kids - a fun and safe place to dress up and have fun as a family. I think I came pretty close this year.