April in Paris

Machen and Demaree are off to Paris 

with Grandma and Grandpa for the week.

The send off crew

Spring happenings

Spring has brought a visit from Mom and Dad...

Dad's birthday Sunday dinner.

Followed by an exciting round of get the stuck ball down.

Faces of History

Charlie's class presented their papers as the person they wrote about.

Meriwether Lewis:

William Clark, Sacagawea, Meriwether Lewis 

Snow!

Our first "real" snow found John in California and the rest of the crew off to find the perfect sledding hill.  We had a lovely, exhausting afternoon with fresh snow, sun and clear skies.  

Does it get any better?

After sledding down the "main hills" for a bit, we left to scout out our own, private hill.

We hit the jackpot.  No other people and STRAIGHT down. These kids we're catching air! 

Amelie was a flying bullet!  The only down side: the hike back up.

The Party

We had a small party for Amelie with these sweet girls.

Lots of craftiness occurred which is why there are few pictures.  

The cupcake decorating was a huge hit.

These two now:

 A mere five years ago:

Balloons

Balloons never get old

Amelie's 7th Birthday

Amelie's 7th Birthday came despite my asking her to stay six.  

Gifts from siblings began the day.

Breakfast with Dad

She made and decorated her cake.  

Trouble. But so cute.

The celebration crew:

"Mom, now that I'm seven will I still fit on your lap?"

So thankful for this sugar and spice in our lives!

Grandma's Visit

We had a lovely visit from Grandma Kay the week of Amelie's birthday.

*thanks to computer issues for the delay in posting pictures