School Graduations

Jonah graduated from his first year of preschool with the high school preschool program.  He loved it and I was very pleased with how the 2nd semester ran things.  His graduation program was so stinkin' cute, and they totally spoiled the kids.  They had a big ice cream bar afterwards and gave them each a huge bucket full of toys.  He received the award "Most likely to be a Packer's football player when he grows up"  Side Note: we don't even watch NFL football, but Jonah has it in his mind that he is a big Greenbay Packer fan.  Only because he has a friend who truly is a fan.  It cracks me up how much he talks about it, enough to be given that award! ;)  

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Jackson graduated from Kindergarten.  They put on a cute little kinder program for their parents on the last day of school.  He enjoyed his class so much and has made so many friends. Here they are doing their goofy faces!   

Jackson and his teacher Ms. Huvaere.  She was a cute teacher! 

And his three best friends Danity (his "crush"... but don't tell him I told ya), Meredith, and Brynn.

And Jackson and his friend Zane.

Magnificent May

May brought interesting weather our way... this was taken during a tornado watch at church one day... yikes!  Luckily nothing touched ground.  

Then we had this... that's right, those little white specs are snowflakes!  Not what we like to see in MAY!

Jackson also started his soccer season in May.  We just love watching him play sports and see the joy he gets from doing so.  He had a great spring season with this team!  

I took the boys to Animal Mania one Saturday.  I loved seeing this owl up close and the boys had fun with all the games.  (The other boys were there too, not sure why I only have good pics of Jonah!)

Justin took the older boys on the father's son campout.  They loved it of course!
I got this text that night with a caption that said, "Happen's everytime."  Two years in a row now Jonah soaked his shoes and pants in water and mud.  Made me giggle!  

The days slowly started to warm up, so we took advantage of some outside time.  In fact, we even had some HOT days and busted out the slip n slide!  Daddy set up the boys new bball hoop, which of course was a big hit with Jackson.  

A Steak N Shake trip after school one afternoon...

And this baby continues to grow.  WHOA MAMA!

Work hard, Play hard!

The bitter winter took our landscape with it this year.  We lost about a dozen full grown boxwood bushes.  I was so sad.  We were able to spend some time looking for new plants and putting in new landscape.  Although we had to buy smaller plants that will take a few years to get big, I think it turned out pretty nice.

BEFORE:

THE PROCESS:

Daddy's little helper.  (He liked stacking the empty pots) 

AFTER:

Planting the garden is always a family affair.  The boys love helping put in the seeds and watching it produce all summer long.  We are still beginning gardners, and this year didn't turn out quite as good.  But we worked hard, especially Justin.  He was still planting the seeds in the dark!!

April Adventures

 We finally enjoyed some warmer days in April and was able to get out in the fresh air a bit.  Although it was kind of a windy day, the boys were so happy to ride their bikes to the school playground.  Greyson kept crawling around trying to chase his big brothers.  He also started going down the slide all by himself. 

Enjoying the swings at Grandma's house and at another park day.  He giggled and giggled as he was being pushed in the swings.  It must of tickled his tummy :)

Flying kites and playing soccer in the neighbors back yard.  

When we didn't get out, this kid was big into doing puzzles.  We love putting together these giant puzzles... however, little brother crawling around didn't help much.  

At 15 months this little guy is busy busy and oh so cute!  I just can't get enough of his kissy face.  

All for a piano

We had some special visitors stop by for a few days in April.  Mom, Dad, and GREAT GRAMS!  I was so excited that my Grandma decided to join them and that I was able to have her see my home.  

The boys were obviously very excited too!

So why the short visit you ask?  We had been talking awhile ago that we wanted a piano. My grandma and mom had wanted to keep our old piano in the family, so we gladly claimed dibs on it. So they were awesome enough to rent a little Uhaul trailer and drive half way across the country to deliver it.   Now to get our boys to take lessons and learn to play it.  

We enjoyed our visit, although I felt like it was much too short.  The one place I wanted to take them was a breakfast at our favorite swedish pancake house (Stockholm Inn).  

Justin thought it was funny that this was the one place I wanted to go, until I found this sign....  see?!  I knew it was a good choice! ;)