Art Class!

Quinn and I started an Art Class last week!  It is a four week class and is held at a local art and ceramic studio.  The first week they were very unprepared for a bunch of toddlers!  I am hoping next week is better.  Quinn was able to pick out a ceramic piece to paint and then they will glaze it for us!  She had four colors to paint with but she ended up mixing them all together.  She loved it and so did I!

Nice Weather

Spring is finally here and two weekends ago it was beautiful!  High 70's and sunshine - I even had to dig around and find our sunscreen!  Saturday morning we went for a family walk!  Sage rode her bike, Reese and I walked, and Quinn rode in her car for most of the walk.  She insisted on getting out and walking but then got back in her car because she was tired.  When we got home we all loaded up in the car and went to a coffee shop for a treat.  They have a huge patio and it was so nice to sit outside in the sun!  After coffee we went home and the girls played outside and Reese and I cleaned our cars.  It was a very productive day!

Brunch!

We went to brunch a few weeks ago to end our Spring Break. We went with Fred, Julie, and Freddie.  While we were waiting for them I took a few pictures.  We had a great time as usual!  Who wouldn't like unlimited mimosa's!  We all came home and took a nap.

Big Gator

While at the Ranch there were lots of ride on the big John Deere Gator as well as the little one.  Quinn loved sitting up front like a big girl and Sage loved sitting in the back with Pop-Pop! 

Petting Zoo

We went to a petting zoo with Mimi and Pop-Pop.  The girls had so much fun.  We got to see a bunch of animals:  lemurs, horses, camels, goats, parrots and bears!  Each of the girls even got to ride a pony.  This was a BIG deal for Sage.  This was the first time she wasn't scared to ride a pony and she did great!  We were so proud of her!  The previous time she had asked to ride a pony she had gotten scared and Quinn went instead.  But not this time they both went!  They both loved when they got to feed and pet the goats.   

Easter Morning

The kids got up Easter morning and gathered up all the eggs the Easter Bunny had hidden in the house.  They all loved their Easter baskets and had fun going trough them to see what was inside.  We left for home that morning and the rest of the family went to church.  It was a great weekend with family!   Thanks Shelley and Tyler!  We love the house and can't wait to come back! 

Egg Hunt with Cousins!

There was an egg hunt on Saturday morning in a park near Shelley and Tyler's house.  We all walked to the hunt and it was a beautiful Spring day!  The kids were separated into groups by age.  Quinn was in one area, Lucas in another and Corvin, Brady, and Sage in another.  All the adults separated to go with the kids.  Nana and I watched Quinn - she was none to happy to have to wait for the egg hunt to start.  She saw the eggs and wanted to start collecting them.  Finally the kids got to hunt for the eggs!  She gathered up a ton!

 Aunt Shelley and Quinn going to find the big kids!

 All the kids after the egg hunt:  Sage, Quinn, Corvin, Brady, and Lucas

Love this pic of the three of us!  After the egg hunt we all went back to the house and then the three of us took off for a little shopping and lunch.  It was so nice to get away for a few hours with these two. 

Uncle Reese

These boys love their Uncle Reese and the feeling is mutual!

Heidi's 40th

For Heidi's 40th she wanted to have a 5K!  It was so much fun.  Some walked and some ran the race but we all finished!  There were six stations on the race course:  Hot Flash Freeway, Osteoporosis Alley - all six having to do with aging.  After the race there was a pot luck and party!  It was held at the VFW Hall (the start/finish of the race) - can't go wrong with $4 pitchers of beer - good for the budget!!  Amy Sue planned the party and all the stations for the race and she did an amazing job.  After most the guests had left our crew stayed behind and cleaned up the party.  We then went to bar downtown to continue the party.  What fun we had celebrating Heidi!

The birthday girl and her hubby Tim!

Our crew:  Amy Sue, Shelley, Me, Jennifer, Heidi, Michele, and Elise

Shelley and Elise ran the race.  After they finished running they came back and walked with those of us that had ran/walked the race.

We had to have a little fun with the photo booth!  I am on the far left with the big green sunglasses.

CMU Visit

This past weekend I was able to get away for some fun with old friends.  Heidi turned 40 and on our way to the party we stopped at CMU for a visit.  We went to the sorority house and sat on the swing in the front yard and walked around campus a little.  Campus has changed so much and it was fun to see it!

 Elise, Jen, Me, and Shelley

Sitting on the swing at the Sigma Kappa house.  So thankful for these girls and to Sigma Kappa for bringing us together almost 20 years ago!

Library Selfie

I love going to Library Time with this girl!  She keeps me on my toes even during our library time.  Quinn is one busy girl!

Spring - Maybe???

It has been beautiful here the past few days in the low 60's!   We have been plying outside every chance we get!   That is why Sage's cheeks are all red.  She was running around outside.  Spring might be here, but you never know we could get snow again!

Celebration

We got back last night from a weekend up north celebrating my Grandpa's life.  98 years is a long life and it was an amazing one.  We will miss him, but know he is where he should be.  We will always love him. These pictures were taken when Grandpa met Quinn for the first time.  He asked to hold her and he was loving it - so was I! 

Snuggles

The girls were watching a show with Reese.  When I walked in the room and saw this, I had to take a picture.  Daddy snuggles are the best!  Quinn lately will ask you to "nuggle"  her version of snuggle!  It is so cut when she asks to "nuggle"

Coloring & Dresses

Both girls love to color - Sage likes to use crayons and Quinn usually likes to use a pen!  We spent a night over break coloring.  It was also the same day that Quinn wanted to dress up in a princess costume for the first time.  She has been wearing this costume all the time, all over the house!  Love this stage! 

New Years Day 2016

We all slept in on the first day of 2016!   Quinn was up at 7:30am and Sage at 8:00am!   It was fabulous being able to sleep in.  We had a nice morning at home and I made french toast.  It might have been the first time Quinn had french toast and she loved it!  Reese and I had mimosas using the champagne that we were supposed to use to cheer in 2016 the night before.  We took the tree down that afternoon and put all the rest of the Christmas decorations away.  I always hate to take the decorations down - the house looks so empty. 

NYE 2015

New Years Eve 2015 was spent at home with our girls!  That morning we went to an indoor playground and met one of Quinn's friends there and the kids ran off some energy.  When they were done playing Reese took Quinn home and Sage and I met Michelle for lunch and a movie.  We had a nice afternoon!   When Sage and I got home I threw together some appetizers for dinner and Reese and I had a cocktail!   I took a little nap after that and was ready to go!   We had our own countdown at 7:00 for the girls with noisemakers and poppers.  They loved it!  Reese and I stayed up until 11:00 - even after a little nap I still didn't make it up until midnight.  Maybe next year!

This was during our countdown to 2016!

Christmas Morning

We had a very relaxing Christmas morning at home! Tons of presents to be opened and a Telescope for Sage and a water table for Quinn!  We came downstairs at 6:45am and opened presents, then took a break for breakfast and opened more presents and stockings. 

This is for her dolls but Quinn kept climbing in it!

Quinn zooming around the house with her new stroller.  

One of her favorite gifts a Little People Castle.

Helping Daddy out with his new Dr. Who Yahtzee game. 

Sage loved all the fun gifts in her stocking!

Quinn showing us the bacon she ate for breakfast.  

Sage got this bag from Uncle Russ and had it decorated by the afternoon.  

Quinn is all about her dolls these days!

Our big girl in front of our tree.  Quinn wouldn't get in the picture!