Grama and Pops Save the Day!

Sometimes in life things do not go as expected. What was suppose to be a Easter lunch extravaganza, followed by games and the famous egg hunt ended up being a two hour drive in a vomit smelling car. Poor K had been feeling a little under the weather. What I hoped had passed came to head in the car on the way to our Easter celebration. So to the dismay of all of us and for the sake of family and friends, we turned around and came back home. Instead we spent the afternoon resting. (which was best for all, but couldn't it have been another day??? other than on easter?)
Regardless, the day seemed to drag on. And as I was preparing our Easter supper of chicken noodle soup, Grama and Pops showed up to wish us some easter cheer!!!!!! And of course Grama came prepared with a basket full of eggs, so the boys were able to have a hunt.

Even Grama took part as Kaden hid some eggs!

Thank you Grama and Pops for not being afraid of the "bugs" these kids carry!

Here are also a few pictures of Kaden with his new bike!

And Ethan with his new mower!

"It's a long long road...."

Hope

Matthew 27:32-61 (New International Version)

As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. They came to a place called the skull. They had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Sitting down, they kept watch over him there. On his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Robbers were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads and saying, "You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!"

In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him. "He saved others," they said, "but he can't save himself! He's the King of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him, for he said, 'I am the Son of God.' " In the same way the robbers who were crucified with him also heaped insults on him.

From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"—which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
When some of those standing there heard this, they said, "He's calling Elijah." Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar, put it on a stick, and offered it to Jesus to drink. The rest said, "Now leave him alone. Let's see if Elijah comes to save him."
And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.
At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus' resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many people.
When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, "Surely he was the Son of God!"

As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus' body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.

For Great Grandma Goldie....

There is nothing like eating a cone from the Bottom Up!!!!!!

Brian and Kaden did some more fishing this morning. Brian has really enjoyed taking Kaden. Because he has a kid with him he gets prime fishing spots on the crowded streams!!!

Kaden kept himself amused by the flapping fish....
Kaden was very excited about the catches!

Another great day fishing finished with a snack break.

Fishing with Daddy

Today was the first day of fishing season. Brian got up early and headed out to the people-filled stream. Later in the morning he came back and got his new "Fishin' Buddy"! Kaden has been asking for days, if Today was the day they were going fishing?! Finally, the day was here. He requested a cheese sandwhich and a granola bar and off they went. While they fished, Ethan and I did some shopping (although he did say he wanted to go fishing.....I'm not sure Brian's ready for both of them!).
As soon as they got to the stream, Kaden started the morning off right by slipping in the mud and falling shin deep in the water( we need to get him some rubber boots). That didn't stop him. Later, Kaden called from the stream and was very excited about the fish he (and I mean Brian) caught. They had a great time. Kaden said he spit and threw sand in the stream to feed the fish....I now know why they didn't catch alot!!!

Spring is here....

We had an enjoyable sunday afternoon. You know when spring is here when our local ice cream joint Bonkey's opens. They sure make some of the best homemade ice cream. Yum.

They call this a child's cone?

The mysterious Blue Lagoon!

Then to play off the treat we stopped at the park on the way home.

It is so nice now that the weather is finally warming up.

Turn in Season

We have been keeping busy this month of March.
We planted some seeds: marigolds, zinnia's, tomato and watermelon. The boys were good helpers!

Spent a lot of time outside since the weather has been beautiful. Ethan enjoying playing at the playground.

Kaden, with his first pet worm of the season. Unfortantely it did not live long.
As usual they are busy working and hauling dirt.

Now there big thing is to build ramps and run as fast as they can off them. Ethan is fearing for his life....he usually gets trampled!

And then of course, what good would a ramp be if you can't jump off it.

Doing the Hula With Pops

...what does a person do when the days are long, the weather is cold and it gets dark early? You play the Wii fit of course! You're a good sport pops!