Camp Fire at the Ranch (April 24th)

On Friday we went out to the ranch and had a camp fire. AS we drove out to the back pasture we passed all the cows. They were all around the camping area. The kids have always loved to look for cows on the rode while traveling. However when they were right beside the car both kids said they were staying in the car. I told them we needed to bring them out to the country more often. Once we parked and started unloading the car the kids finally decided it was okay to get out. Ryan tried to get the fire started, but it was so windy it took several tries. Once the fire was started I took the kids for a walk around the pond that was near by. They had lots of fun running around the pond trying to catch each other. When it got dark we could hot dogs for dinner. Then we made smores for dessert. We had a great time. We look forward to camping out next time.

Zoo Field Trip

Ethan had a field trip to the zoo on Tuesday April 21st. I was not able to go with him so I don't have any pictures.

On Wednesday April 22nd Madalyn had a zoo field trip. I was able to go on this field trip. I was incharge of Madalyn & another little girl from her class. We made it around half the zoo and then took a break to eat lunch in front of the zoo. After we finished our picnic we headed back into the zoo to see the rest. I had a very nice time being with Madalyn's class. I hope I can continue to go on field trips with my children.

Family Pics (April 19th)

We decided to get a few picture after church one day.

We are at my parents

We will try again, these have too many shadows

Easter Celebrations

Hat Parade (April 8th)

Madalyn & Ethan before school

Ethan with his hat

Ethan had a hat parade at his school on wednesday. I made him a hockey hat with a bunny playing hockey with an easter egg as the puck.

Ethan's hat

After the parade

Ethan with his class

Ethan & Mommy

Easter Egg Hunt at School (April 9th)

Ethan had an Easter egg hunt in the morning and Madalyn's was in the afternoon. So, I was able to be at both of them.

Ethan's Easter Egg Hunt

Madalyn's Easter Egg Hunt

At Madalyn's egg hunt they numbered all the eggs. Each child had to find a set of numbers 1-6 in order. It was kind of cool because it made it so everyone had the smae amount of eggs and it made the egg hunt last a little longer. It was also her spring party so they played games and had snacks.

Easter Egg Hunt in Bryan ( April 11th)

We went to Bryan on friday for the Easter weekend. We mostly just rested on friday. On Saturday Our old ward had an Egg Hunt and lunch. It was lots of fun seeing our old friends. The kids loved seeing their friends too.

At this egg hunt the kids lined up and one of the adults called a color to find and sometimes multiples . So it mad the egg hunt last a really long time, but everyone should have ended up with the same amount in the end.

Easter Morning (April 12th)

We were still in Bryan at Grandma & Grandpa's house. Emily spent the night with us and the Easter bunny found all three kids.

Roller Hockey (April 2nd)

The kids love to play in the driveway. Roller Hockey is one of their favorite activities. They have a great time together & I enjoy watching them play together.

Grandma, Grandpa & Emily came to visit

Grandma, Grandpa & Emily came down for a day trip. Grandma had a meeting for work so Grandpa & Emily came over to play. Emily & Madalyn just love to play with each other. I think Madalyn feels like she has a little sister with Emily around. They played house, dress up and rode bikes outside. When Grandma got back from her meeting we had dinner and visited a little bit longer before they had to get back to Bryan.

Ethan & Emily

Madalyn & Emily

Emily, Madalyn & Ethan

How cute!

Thanks for coming to visit it was fun.

Madalyn without training wheels

Oops these post got a little bit out of order.

Madalyn decided on Friday (March 27th) that she wanted her training wheels off of her bike. So I took them off and within 15 minutes she was riding her bike.

She still had needed some practice but she was doing really well.

She just wasn't sure how to stop properly without falling over. However before the evening was over she had figures that out to with a little coaching from her parents.

Bergquist cousins come to visit

Liz , Dave & their kids stopped at our house on Sunday (march 29th) when they were headed home from Dallas. It was really great to see them again. I think it had been about a year since we saw them last. The kids had a great time playing with their cousins.

The cousins

We made waffles for dinner topped with fruit, whipped cream & syrup. Everyone enjoyed dinner.

YUMMMMMY

Ryan & Dave

Thanks for stopping in to see us Liz, Dave & family.

Our Trip

Ryan had a business trip in Grapevine for 2 days (Wed. March 25th and Thur. March 26th). I decided to take those days off and go with him. I was really needing some time off from work. My mom & dad agreed to keep the kids and get them to school so we headed out early Wednesday morning. We had chick-fil-A for breakfast... yummmm. When we arrived at our hotel we checked in and rested for half an hour before Ryan had to go to his training.

Our bed

Our sitting area

Our shower/tub

Sweet ...it's a Jacuzzi

When Ryan left I called Travis to see if he would be available for lunch. He came and picked me up around 11:30 and we ate lunch at Firehouse Subs. We had a nice lunch & a good time catching up. When I got back to the hotel I decided to go to the Grapevine Mills Mall. That is one big Mall. It was lots of fun looking in all the stores and taking as long as I wanted.

When Ryan got done we went to dinner at this steak house that was recommended "Love & War in Texas". It was kind of expensive and it was okay, nothing fancy.

The next day Ryan went to his training again & I headed off to the Mall again. I found a couple of purses that I bought & lots of clothes that I would have loved to get but didn't. I ate lunch in the mall. Ryan got done early so we headed home early. On our way home we stopped in Ft Worth to see one of my sweet little friends (from my class) who was just diagnosed with Leukemia (ALL) that week. I enjoyed playing trains with him in the play room.

We made it home that evening and picked up the kids at my parents it was a nice little get away.

My 29th Birthday

I celebrated my 29th Birthday on March 24th. We had a nice birthday dinner at my parents the Sunday before my birthday. It was nice having dinner at my parents. I love having my favorite meal (steak & Armenian rice) followed by my favorite dessert (pound cake smothered in strawberries). On Monday night mom permed my hair. Tuesday the 24th Ryan sent me beautiful Roses at work. Then my friends at work gave me a card and shopping money for my trip. Thanks guys that was really nice. I enjoyed shopping and finding something for me.

Thanks Honey they were Beautiful!

I just love all the different colors.

Isn't that a pretty color