Easter 2011: Colored Eggs & Ice Cream

The kids begged this year to try and color eggs. I am not sure exactly why we haven't done it in years past. Maybe the mess, wasting the eggs, or lack of interest. So I bought the stuff and decided to try it out. The kids had a blast each one trying something different with their alloted eggs. We only had one mishap that resulted in a broken egg. I knew we were in trouble when the kids were fascinated by peeling the egg, but refused to eat it.

How many different colors can we try.

Look what colors I am making.

We love ice cream

It was a fun project and the ice cream was even better.

Easter 2011: Hurricane Easter Car Show

We quickly moved onto our next Easter activity the annual Hurricane Car Show. This time you could feel the anticipation from Dave. He loves walking around looking at all the cars. I enjoy being outside enjoying the weather. I don't enjoy keeping track of the kids and making sure they don't touch the cars. This year it was held at the Rec Center and the smooshed all the cars together on the lawn. There wasn't enough space to walk between the cars and people packed into a small area.

The Waiting....

Friends... Blake & Dacoda Wheeler

Wow... it's little like us. Can we drive it?

Kid Activities.... Bounce houses.



The kids loved bouncing and would have stayed all afternoon if it wasn't for being hungry.

Easter 2011: Neighborhood Egg Hunt & Breakfast

This year Easter dawned to clouds and cooler weather. However, that didn't dampen the excitement in the air . The kids were all eager to get started and find all the eggs they could. The rule was 12 eggs per person.

Is it time yet?

The anticipation is building.....

They are off....

Wow!! you must look high and low.

Look what I found...A big egg.

The anticipation wore off and hunger took its place.

It was a great hunt in a different group of homes this year hosting the event. They did a wonderful job.

Camping Adventure

Easter being this weekend and school being out for two days. I didn't want to be the only one at work. I took Friday off and we were off camping. We anticipated the campground filling up before we arrived. Surprise!! it wasn't and we found our spot. Ate a quick dinner and we were off exploring.

Everyone goes their own pace with Mom bringing up the rear.

Cactus Flowers

Oreo Rock

Follow the path to the river.


The river is running much higher and a lot faster this trip. That didn't stop the rock throwing or stick throwing. However, the hike was longer this time and the kids were worn out. Ryder told us he didn't want to camp again if he had to go hiking.

Oreos and water break. Then it started to rain. Not much at first but quickly picked up. We climbed inside the trailer and settled down. Guess What? The rain stopped.

Who's in my bed? Dave got up with Reganne and let me sleep in. However, within 15 minutes they all ended up in bed with me.

How about breakfast at McDonalds?

2011 Dixie REA Kite Festival

The kids were so excited that the kite festival was finally here and they had completed their reading to earn a kite. Rylee was excited to perform with the choir. Reganne was excited this was her first one that she earned a kite. Ryder was excited to ride the school bus and train. Each one has a special memory from previous years and are eager to make new ones. The afternoon was full of games, friends, and rides.

Rylee and her crazy glasses.

Ryder throwing darts

Reganne riding the strawberries.

Rylee and the Choir

Ryder & Rylee riding the rockets.

What a great big sister riding along with him.

The train

Ryder woke up that moring telling me that he is a big boy and can ride by himself. Much to Rylee's disappointment he refused to let her sit by him.

If was a fun afternoon with lot's of sun and dust. We really like that we shared this fun filled day with Grandma JeanAnn and Grandpa Chris. I believe they went home and slept the week away.

Spring Soccer: The Gray Unicorns

Soccer Saturday dawned really early this week. We were the first game of the morning. There was still a chill in the air and everyone slowly arrived. It was the Ladybugs vs the Gray Unicorns.

Defense

Throw In

GOAL!!

The girls had a fun time and played really well. They have learned alot the last couple of practices in scrambling for the ball and then defending it. Reganne said she would only make one goal because we made her go to bed early. However, she surprised everyone including herselft and scored 4.

Soccer Practice: Special Guests

Reganne received a letter from Coach Oscar that there were special guests coming to visit their practice. Everyone needed to be on time and dressed in their uniforms. When we arrived they were greeted by the Washington County Sheriff Corey Pulsipher and one of his deputies. The girls were a little unsure but quicky warmed up when they were able to climb in the truck.

Coach Oscar arranging the girls.

Sheriff Pulsipher, Savannah, Ellie, Reganne, Bella, and Taylor.


The Ladybugs & the Sheriff.

They has so much fun, but serious work awaited them on the practice field.