Weekend Wrap-Up

Ready for a photo-filled post of all the fun we've had over the last few days? Here goes!

This little buddy and I are having so much fun together.  Our preschool days are winding down, the weather is getting warmer and we are loving it! 

He helped me get the eggs ready to dye. 

Kylee got back her spring school pictures- so grown up, right?

Tam and her kids came over to visit one day after school last week.  Kael just loves to hold Berkley.  I love it that Tam lives so close and can stop by often! 

Kase loves sweet Berkley too.

We did our Easter eggs last week on a rainy night.  It was so much fun- I love that the kids still enjoy this tradition AND with each passing year it seems to get less and less messy!

Proud of their eggs and ready for the cracking contest!

This goofball has fun hanging out with my mom when I'm at staff meetings. 

And falls asleep reading his bible almost every night.

Wednesday Kase and I took a trip to the mall to finish up some last minute birthday shopping for Kael.  We also stopped by to see the Easter Bunny! I think Kase looks so big in this picture. 

But he certainly wasn't too big for a train ride! 

Stopped by for a little ice cream on our way home. I'm going to miss having a little buddy tag along with me on errands this fall once he starts kindergarten.

Kylee has been clocking a LOT of neighborhood friend time with all this beautiful weather.

Thursday morning Kael woke up to his room filled with balloons and came downstairs with a big smile on his face.  We had donuts for breakfast, he opened a couple gifts, then it was off to school. 

Kylee worked hard on a card for him and he was so sweet, taking time to really appreciate the detail she put into the pictures she drew for him!

Kael had a busy day with library bingo and soccer practice so I didn't see him much until later in the evening, but he was home for just a few minutes and saw the cake I had made for him.  He was so surprised! Also so happy and very appreciative. 

On the way to take Kael to practice, Kylee and Kase spotted this purple field and wanted to stop and pick a few flowers.

When Kael got home that night we had the dinner he requested (ribs) and just enjoyed celebrating him! He really was just so sweet all day long. Twelve year old Kael is pretty awesome.

My parents stopped by to have cake with us.

You'll notice Kael's new fidget spinner in this picture- it was a total hit; one of his favorite gifts for sure! All credit goes to Kent on that gift idea.  I guess a lot of this kids bring them to youth group and Kent noticed so we got one for Kael and he was thrilled.

Friday the kids didn't have school.  We went to see Boss Baby, which the kids were so excited about.

After the movie we went to pick out cupcakes for later that evening.  The kids are all really into watching Cupcake Wars, and this cupcake bakery has been on that show before, so the kids just loved going here.

They picked out some pretty awesome cupcakes!

Later that night, Keith, Cindy, Kevin, Kaity, King, and Bill and Doe all came to visit and celebrate Kael's birthday.  We ate at El Azteca, then back here for cupcakes.  It was a great night.

Kase loves his aunt Kaity! "I'm just gonna sit here on your lap," he said.

Then Kael wanted to show everyone how he can pick me up. Ha!

Cindy had some fun Easter gifts and a fun egg hunt for the kids.

Kase loved his new Lego set!

Saturday morning these two were up early and went for a long walk. 

Then Grandpa stopped by for a bit.

We spent the day getting things done and playing outside! It was a beautiful day and we got a lot done around the house.

Sunday morning Kylee had Easter gifts for all of us.  Leave it to Kylee.  She's just so thoughtful and loves to give. Everyone was excited about their surprises from her.

Then the kids were ready to hunt eggs! 

After seeing all their treats from the Easter bunny, we got ready for early church.

After church we headed to my parents' house. 

Again, it was just a beautiful day, so we spent a lot of time outside!

Aaaand a lot of time holding Berkley.

We also got to celebrate the April birthdays! The kids were so excited about every one of their gifts.

This picture cracks me up.

Then it was time for the egg hunt! It was so much fun watching the kids all run around the yard! 

Then time to open all the eggs!

Then back outside for a second round of hunting for Easter treats!

All seven grandkids in age order.  Love these guys so much!

Look at this cute little bunny folded from a dollar! Kylee thought this was so great.

Uncle Kent got in some Berkley time too!

Then, one of our very favorite Easter traditions- the egg cracking contest!

In the end, Tammy was crowned winner this year! The kids had fun cracking the extra eggs and throwing them off the deck.

The girls enjoyed a picnic supper outside!

And a game of kickball!

And some tree climbing.

Mostly I just love watching the cousins all get to be together.

Lastly, our April birthday celebration wasn't complete without our individual cakes! Such a fun and special tradition. 

My heart is full- what a happy weekend.  The weather was great, we got to spend lots of time with family and the kids were so thankful for all the gifts and treats.