A Weekend with Grandma & Papa

My pictures must have got a little out of order.  These pics are from a wonderful weekend we had with Grandma and Papa.  We were really glad to get to see them the weekend before Mothers Day and celebrate Grandma.  

It was a little cool...but still we had beautiful weather.  We decided to take Papa and Grandma to the park to play.  The kids had so much fun bouncing with Papa on this bridge.  

Hannah is determined to get the monkey bars

 such a happy day

 The kids made flower pots for their grandma's for Mothers Day.  Hannah picked these tulips out just for Grandma.  We spray painted the pots with chalkboard paint and they decorated away.  

 Papa and Grandma joined us for a super fun trip to the circus!  Hannah got to feed the animals before the show (Isaac watched bc they animals made him too nervous)  

I just love the expression on Hannah's face here.  

 It was almost as much fun watching the kids watch the circus as it was watching the circus itself.  They had Isaac's full attention the whole time.  He clapped and laughed...it was so cute!  

Little Brother

This was such a super sweet moment between brother and sister.  Hannah was rollerblading on our back patio and Isaac wanted to help her so that she wouldn't fall.  He grabbed her hand and walked back and forth with her.  I love the bond between the two of them..just so sweet.  

 mommy's heart is melting onto the floor...

Bee's Bee's Bee's

Another fun day in the metro parks.  We are working our way through the "spring for all" hiking spree, which is all short hikes that are perfect for the kids.  This was another beautiful spring day.  

The kids just ran and ran around the path in this beautiful garden.  

 We stopped at this pond and saw lots of wildlife  

 7 different frogs, tadpoles, 

 and a painted turtle (do you see him sunning himself on the rock?)

 We met Aunt Hannah and the girls that she is a nanny for there.  Here they all are exploring together.  

 We went inside to see a real bee keeper getting the hive ready for the season.  

 it was so much fun to learn all about bee's!

Springtime at the Park

We miss our old parks in MI, but have been having so much fun discovering new parks here!  This one is a new favorite!  

Ethan loved this tree...he's getting to be such a big boy!  

 my kids look so tiny next to this HUGE tree!

 an attempted cousin pic 

 Sorry, Aunt Becky, rolling down this hill is much more fun than a photo shoot!  

 So they just ran and played!

 dandelions  

 Isaac helping Abby  

 My sweet girl  

 This pic tells it all.  

 Sweet Abigail Marie!  

Mothers Day

This was the first Mothers Day in several years that I got to see my mom...what a treat it was.  My family came to church with us that morning.  It was so nice to be able to worship with them and then share lunch and the afternoon together.  Seth grilled pork loin..it was a delicious lunch!  

 What a blessing to be with my family  

 and my precious children who call me "mom".  I love them so much and thank God for the opportunity to be their mom.  I pray that I will honor Him as together with Seth, we bring them up.  May they come to know Jesus as their Savior and serve Him with their lives.  

Kinderealm: Hummingbirds

We love the metro parks!   The month of April's kinderealm was all about Hummingbirds.  

Here Ethan and Isaac are learning about how long a humming birds tongue is... 

 Hannah got to go up and demonstrate for everyone.  

 They make a craft..here's Hannah's hummingbird and nest.  

 Then off for a hike with the naturalist.