Happy Girls

This past Friday morning we had coffee at our good friend Jenn's house. Jenn, husband and kids live on a dairy farm just down the street.

The kids were so excited when they found out that they were going to get a pony ride, seems I've passed along my love of horses.

This was Megan's first time on a pony....I think she liked it!

You go girl

My niece, Aayilah, started playing soccer this year. The girls and I picked a nice Saturday morning to head out to Marquette Park to watch her play. She, and her team, did a great job!

Giving the ball a good kick, back in play.

Megan helping Aayilah celebrate a win!

itsacomin!

A big thanks to Mother Nature for taking her happy pills this week and giving us a taste of some hot, sunny weather. We were able to get outside and enjoy the nice weather, kiddie pool and all!

FMG

My sister, Jackie purchased yearly passes this year to the Frederick Meijer Gardens (FMG), which included guest passes. So what better reason to go and check out the butterfly exhibit on a rainy say such as this, it was FREE!

I'm so glad I remembered it was soooo hot and muggy in the exhibit, I would hate to have a repeat of last years sweat fest. I loved the tropical atmosphere, makes me want to take a little vacation to somewhere hot!!

The kids had a great time, despite it must have been class trip day for all the surrounding schools. Both girls loves seeing the butterflies almost land on them. They also went nuts for these little birds that were the pretty colors of yellow, orange and blue!

Couldn't pass up another classic smile!

We spent a lot of time watching the little birds here, and there were a ton of butterflies in this particular spot.

B-day Party #1

This year we combined Megan's birthday, which was 2 weeks ago, Easter and Chases B-day which is Friday...making it a 3 for 1 party! My mom provided the classic honey ham and potatoes and Jackie and I filled in the menu with sides and of course Costco Cake!!

Megan's classic smile!

An attempt to get a picture of these two.... both kids up to their wrist in cake...and a foot covered in frosting, and we still didn't get a good picture of the two together.

Between all the birthday presents for these two, and the Easter baskets filled with goodies plus new chairs for all the kids from my parents, it felt more like Christmas than Easter.

We still have one party left for Megan, I'm glad she is still young enough not to realize that it will be a month past her birthday :-(

Egg Hunt

We hosted our first Easter egg hunt this past Saturday. We invited a few friends, combined it with excited kids in search of Easter eggs filled with candy and a potluck to follow making it a great time.

The weather on Saturday started out a little cloudy and rainy, but by 4pm it had cleared to be a wonderful day. I cant wait till next year to do it all again.

Most of the kids (including Brent) waiting patiently for instructions

Megan filling her bucket

Trying to make sure the kids ate dinner before they tore into their candy buckets.

Megan Mae ~ 2yrs

When asked to 'smile for the camera'..... this is what you get

Like most parents with their youngest child turning 2, they ask themselves....where did the time go! While it makes me stop and take in all these last 'baby' moments, I am really excited for the next phase with both girls. Little Meggie Mae is such a ham, acting silly, making us all laugh. She still sleeps the day away. Going to bed at 8pm and sleeps till 10am or later. Takes a nap from 1:30 to 4 every day. She LOVES to eat, and will pass her sister in weight in no time. This little girl has a love for the arts, she could dance and sing all day long. I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for you in the years to come, and look forward to everyday watching you grow and learn. Happy Birthday, Meg!