Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter

Chelsey & Courtney coloring eggs

Brittney

Chelsey

The finished eggs
Grandpa & Grandma with the girls Easter Sunday

The girls had a fun time coloring eggs at Grandma's house--I think Grandma had fun too. We also had an Easter service at the nursing home where my parents do a weekly Sunday morning service. My dad leads singing and sings a solo each week and my mom has a devotional. We also went to their church for a very nice Easter service celebrating our Risen Savior!!

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Happy 80th birthday Dad!!


On April 9th my dad celebrated his 80th birthday. Bryan and I decided on Tuesday night that I should go up and surprise my dad. So on Thursday the 9th I loaded up the car and the 3 girls and I traveled up to North Dakota. My mom knew I was coming but dad did not. I arrived about 5:00 PM to find my dad out by the road in his bobcat trying to get the snow away from his bales. It was very, very muddy and I was so afraid I would get stuck on the road. My dad had his back to the road so I drove as fast as I could through the mud to get to the house without him seeing me. I then snuck out to the area where he was moving snow and went out and stood in front of him. He just starred for a long time--I don't think he could believe it was me. He was shocked and very surprised. We were able to stay through Easter Sunday and had a good time with them. We were also able to celebrate my mom's birthday on Easter Sunday--she will be 80 next year. How can I top this surprise!!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Happy 11th birthday Courtney!!


Courtney turned 11 years old today!! I can't believe how the time flies. We went to Applebees for supper the night before her birthday and she loved them singing to her and getting to have "free" dessert for her birthday.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Build A Bear Workshop

Chelsey after her monkey was stuffed
Courtney getting her bear stuffed Brittney getting her bunny stuffed

Chelsey with her monkey and clothes (check out those boots!)

Courtney with her bear and clothes


Brittney with her bunny with clothes (above)
The 3 girls with their finished animals (below)


The girls and I went to build a bear Saturday for their birthdays. They each had fun picking out their animal and getting it stuffed and getting to pick out clothes for it. The guys then picked us up and we headed to Valentinos for their birthdays also. I think everyone had a fun day.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Awana Olympics

Brittney with a beanbag on top of a baton Brittney's team placed 2nd
Courtney running

Courtney's team placed 4th
On March 28 we headed to the Awana Olympics. Brittney competed with the Sparky's and Courtney with the T & T. The Sparks competed in 7 events and the T&T competed in 10 events. Both girls had a lot of fun doing this.



Friday, March 20, 2009


Our girls with their cousins enjoying the beautiful day!
Kailee & ChelseyNow this is a picture that will make a sister proud!!
My nephew, Jace, before playing soccer
Last weekend, March 13th, I headed to Kansas City to spend some time with my brother and his family while Bryan and the boys went to Colorado to be with his brother and to ski. We had a great weekend with very nice weather and were able to be outside. We also were able to go to Jace's last indoor soccer game. He did a great job and scored a goal for his Aunt Di....he sure made me proud!! Thanks JACE!! A very fun weekend was had by all!!

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Looks who's driving and I have a new housekeeper!!




I took Brandon to take his learners permit test and he PASSED!! So now everyone please stay off of the sidewalk!!!
Chelsey asked me today if she could vaccuum and with Courtney's help holding the cord she did!! I think this is perfect I now have someone to do my work!!!

Monday, March 2, 2009

What's on Chelsey's Mind


I saw this on another blog and decided it would be fun to do and look back on the answers later.
I interviewed Chelsey and here and the answers she gave me:


When is your birthday? May 3

How old will you be on your next birthday? Four
What kind of a cake do you want for your birthday? Barney

Who do you want to invite to your birthday party? Kendall

What is your favorite book? A book about Jesus

What do you like to wear? Jeans and a brown sweater

What is your favorite thing to eat? Pizza

Where do you like to go shopping? Wal-Mart

What is your favorite TV character? Dora

What is your favorite Movie character? Dora (I don't think she knows the difference)

What makes you happy? Playing with Brittney (her sister)

What makes you sad? When no one plays with me (can you tell me has 2 brothers and 2 sisters?)

What makes you angry? When someone hurts me

What makes you excited? Playing with Kendall

What do you want to be when you grow up? Ladybug (Her older sister said this when she was little and not sure if that is where she picked this up)
Whats the best thing about Mommy? Cooking dinner (Is this all I do?)

What is the best thing about Daddy? When he plays games with me like Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders and those games

What is your favorite thing to do? Go Sledding