Madelyn Preschool Graduation

Madelyn and I made some special treats to share with her classmates

Our preschool graduate!  

The proud parents!

Madelyn with her teachers Mrs McClure and Mrs Vondracek

 

Kindergarten here I come!

Toby

Today we drove to Tallgrass Kennels near Desmet SD and picked up the newest addition to our family.  His name is Toby and he is a black labador.  He is very handsome and extremely sweet!

 

We got to pick him out of a litter in which there was 3 males to choose from.  It was not an easy decision.  They all looked identical.  We all had a nice time just watching them play and rest and then 2 hours later we finally decided which one to bring home.  

Awana 2011

Madelyn receiving the yellow ribbon for completing her 3rd book in Cubbies.  She will move up to Sparks next year.

 

Lauren receiving her award for completing her first book in Truth and Training.  

Jillian completed her book as well, but she received her award earlier this year.  The kids attend AWANA every Wednesday night throughout the entire school year.  Its a huge commitment and they put lots of time in to studying and memorizing verses each and every week.  Its a gift to have all of these verses tucked away in their hearts and minds.  The Word of God is a priceless tool!   

Trout Fishing

 

We kicked off May by going fishing at the Hatchery here in Yankton.  They offered free fishing for trout in a stocked pond.   It's a great way to introduce kids to fishing as they are very likely to snag a fish!

 

According to the Park Rangers Lauren caught the biggest fish of the day.  

Easter 2011

Easter baskets on Easter morning

Off to church!

Uncle Jordan was here to keep the kids entertained.

Hunting for Easter eggs. 

We had a house full of family including Grandma Lilly, Jordan, my parents, Will's parents, Barbara and her boys as well as Jay, Natalie and their kids.  It was a wonderful Easter!

Easter Preparations 2011

The annual dying of the Easter Eggs

Joey's first Easter. 

A new tradition.  Giving our Peeps a bath with white chocolate and sprinkles.  Yum!!

Decorating a new dining room table is so much fun!



Behold your King

The girls have put in many practices preparing for our church's performance of "Behold your King".  They have loved each and every minute of it.  They have a very small part, but its tons of fun watching the other extremely talented men and women of our church rehearse.  They had their first performance today.  They will perform again on Wednesday and Thursday evening.

Lauren and Madelyn getting their stage make up applied.  Jillian said "no way" to the make up. 

Lauren and Madelyn running on stage to get the attention of Jesus in hopes that he will cure their sick sister

The teaching scene

Jesus heals their sister!

It was a wonderful way to begin Holy Week.   As you can see the girls and I have been quite busy with play practice and performances.  I thought I would give you a glimpse of what Will and Owen have been up to.

Farming!  Will got a tractor and the boys have been having fun!