Hula Hoops!!

The Easter Bunny gave Trey and Paige hula hoops this year.  Check out the fun they are having trying them out!

Our Deepest Sympathy

Sadly, Dominique's cousin's husband was killed this week in the Kabul airport when an Afghan air force pilot open fired on 8 soldiers and a contractor.  Maj. Phil Ambard, 44,  earned his masters and doctorate and was a foreign language professor at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.  He served in the Air Force for 25 years.  Four of his five children have followed his footsteps and serve in the Air Force today.  

Please take some time to think of his family and friends.  Take some time to honor the fallen soldiers and those serving today.  They are selfless men and women and they are brave and courageous.

Thank you to all the soldiers who have given their lives for our great nation and those that are still fighting today.   Thank you to their families who live on while their loved ones have been taken away or are far away protecting us.

I am just a stay at home Mom of two kiddos keeping busy with dance lessons, piano lessons and school activities.  Afghanistan, Iraq, the war/fighting all seems to take place in a far away make believe land.  But today I was reminded how it is very real.  It is hard to explain the heaviness in my heart and the deep sorrow I feel for Phil's family.  I pray for peace and strength and God's love to surround them.

Karen

The Lady Bug Club pictures

This morning Paige had individual and group pictures of her class all dressed up in their recital costumes.   Ms. Emily, my hairdresser, made a house call very early to put Paige's hair up into a high ponytail - isn't that pathetic that I couldn't do it?  I won't even make any excuses other than I am SO NOT talented when it comes to hair - obviously, I have had the same hair style since, well, forever.  When Paige saw herself in the mirror she said "I look like a boy!!!".

So during the photo shoot for each individual shot, the girls all looked serious, scared or totally distracted.  The group shot was next to impossible...9 (missing one out sick) 3 or 4 year old girls all moving in different directions.  It was funny - one would sit instead of kneel, then one would put her arms up that wasn't supposed to and the one that should would put her arms down.  After many "say fuzzy pickles", there was one 'acceptable' one (which I don't have a shot of).  Below are my shots of the chaos, er I mean fun.

Watching "The Nutcracker"

Paige and her sweet friend, Brynlee

Getting into position

We can't wait for the recital on May 14th.  Wish Paigey luck!!

Easter morning

Trey was wide awake and full of excitement at 6:25 - why can't he be like that for school days I just don't know. ;.)  Paige woke up soon after and there were shrieks of excitement coming from the family room.  They had fun looking for candy filled and money filled eggs.

Paigeism..."Boy, the Easter Bunny sure is tall!!"

Happy Easter!

Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt

This morning the kids enjoyed our small neighborhood Easter egg hunt.  And now that it is over, they are anxiously awaiting their next hunt from the Easter Bunny's visit tomorrow morning.

Have a Blessed Easter!

Tucker

I just felt like posting some pics of my sweet dog.  They aren't great pics by any means (I must have a really shakey hand), but Tucker deserves a post every once and a while. ;.)

I LOVE YOU TUCKER DOG!

Check back soon for an Easter Egg Hunting post!

Ford Family Fun Day - Fun Run!

Ford Family Fun Day is Trey's elementary school's fundraiser where they raffle off amazing baskets, have fun and games for the kids (including Trey's & Paige's favorite - the cake walk) and food and vendors to shop from.  They kick it off with a fun run for the kids.  I ran with Paige again this year and am happy to say that I didn't have to carry her at all - yeah!!!  We did one of the two and a half laps around the school.  Dominique ran with Trey and coached him along the way, encouraging him not to stop at all, but just slow his pace if he was tired.  The big finish - Trey won 1st place for First Grade!!  I didn't bring my camera, but a friend got a few shots of the last sprint before the finish line.

Paige's Spring Concert at Preschool

Follow the link to check out Paige singing and dancing for her preschool's Spring Concert.  I apologize for the blurriness - not sure what the cause was - the camera or the operator.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUxY_XwaIck

Standing with her classmates (yes, she is supposed to be wearing orange, but insisted on this dress).

Singing the "O" song

Lunch on the Playscape

Okay, these pictures crack me up.  First, they have food in their mouths.  Of course I couldn't get them both to smile together.  Second, Trey had his eyes closed and finally he had them WAY open.