A Few Shots of Fun

We are finishing up our week off for spring break.  No fancy trips this year and not exactly the nice weather we would have liked, but fun was still happening!  The best part about the week was being able to live a nice sloooooow pace.  No rushing from here-to-there and taking each day as it came.  I didn't take many pictures, but we were sure to do something special everyday.  Our outings included a visit to Build-a-Bear Workshop, Domino Farms, Papa's house in Gladwin, the Art Studio, and much more.  What's next... 10 more weeks until Summer vacation!!!

We spent an afternoon at the Royal Oak Creative Art Studio.  The kids walked away asking to go back again sometime. 

Sloane enjoyed painting a tea cup and several small ornaments.  Russell painted an army tank and a goblet to look like something from Indiana Jones.

Russell earned his green strip belt in karate.  It's hard to believe he's been in karate for over a year.

We didn't go down to the game, but we enjoyed family baseball fun at the park.  Russell is anxious to go to Tiger's game this summer.

A Weekend of Easter Fun!

The less than spring like weather is not stopping us from having a little fun on our block!  We woke up Saturday morning with temperatures in the 30's, but by 10 am it warmed up a bit and the kids headed out for our neighborhood Easter egg hunt.  We all had a good laugh when we noticed that the squirrels had beat the kids to about a dozen eggs.  Those little rodents had chewed right through the plastic eggs to get the chocolate!  We continued our Saturday celebration with an Easter dinner with Aron's Dad and Bev.  The kids were spoiled with another egg hunt coordinated by Grandpa and Bevie in our backyard.  After a rainy start, Easter day fortunately brought some sunshine and warmer weather.  We enjoyed a musical filled church service followed by a scrumptious brunch then spent an afternoon enjoying the sunshine outdoors!  The kids and I are now looking forward to a week of relaxation and fun while we are on spring vacation.

Our adorable neighborhood girls!

These boys were born 4 days apart.  It's hard to believe they are 7!!!

The kids worked together while searching for hidden eggs.

Can you see the chocolate in Sloane's mouth?!?!

Easter morning.  All set for church.

Enjoying the sunshine at the park.  Russell built his own fort.

Neighborhood buddies!

Pinewood Derby

Last weekend Russell participated in the annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby.  Aron and Russell had spent a week perfecting his first derby car.  Russell knew exactly what he wanted down to every last detail.  He insisted on an "army" car.  Camouflage paint, blue windows, and army decals.  It's always fun to see him excited about an activity.  In the end, Russell's car came in third place in his den.  We celebrated afterward with a milkshakes and burgers for lunch.