Zoorific Weekend

What a great weekend. Saturday morning we took the boys to the Fort Wayne zoo. The weather was absolutely perfect. And the boys rarely fussed while we were there. Our only trouble was when they didn't want to ride in the wagon and kept running ahead and would lose their balance racing down a hill. But we left with no major boo boos.


Carter kept requesting over and over, "Mom, I want to see the pandas, sharks and lions." Well, now that I think about it, we didn't actually see any of those. I don't think they have pandas at that zoo, but the lions and tigers were snoozing at the far end of their cages, and I guess we missed the shark exhibit. Oh well, he was too fascinated with all the other animals anyway.


The main thing I wanted to do was make sure they got to feed the baby goats and fawns at the barn. I guess they don't do that anymore. I didn't see anyone with a baby bottle to feed them. And there were no fawns present, just baby goats. I thought Carter and Jordan would be so excited to be in the fence with the goats, but they really were more thrilled with kicking the lose dirt at each other. Boys, boys, boys.... THey had a great time though, and we did too!!


Sunday morning, I went to my parents' church in E-town. My brother Lance gave the message since the main pastor was on a mission trip. His sermon was awesome. He memorized the whole book of James and quoted it for his sermon. It was quite impressive and moving.


After church, we headed to my grandma's house and all enjoyed swimming, corn hole, and some good food. The kids had a blast on the Gators (trackors) and played in the sand box. It was a fun crazy day.

Mickey Loves Ceci

I have no idea why I forgot about a birthday party that we went to last Saturday for Kevin and Kelli's little girl, Cecilia. I must be getting old I guess..... She turned the big ONE and it was the cutest little party I have ever been to. It was a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme. Instead of birthday cake, they had chocolate cupcakes with chocolate icing and Oreo Cookies for Mickey Mouse ears. And they also had white cupcakes with white icing and hard stars made out sugar. Mmmm... I should have taken a picture of them, they were so cute. There were Mickey Mouse decorations everywhere. There were a couple tents set up outside, with plenty of little games for the kids to do. To end the evening, they had a Mickey Mouse pinata. I think Carter ate all his candy that night, which of course ended with a tummy ache. It was good seeing Kayla as well. We miss you already Kay Kay!!

Precious Little Ceci.

Mid-Week Review

Nothing much to update. Last Friday Nik and a friend worked on our Ford Taurus because the brake pads needed replacing really bad. It ended up being an all-weekend job because not only did they end up replacing the pads, but also the calipers, brackets, etc. My biggest fear was that after all their hard work, we were going to have to take it into the shop anyways, but another friend of ours came over and figured out the main problems. I am really proud of Nik though for sticking to it and actually learning how to do that. Now he will know what to do when that happens with our Explorer.

Savannah had her last soccer game on Sunday. It was cold and rainy. She was the goalie towards the end and caught some tough possible goals. A couple got past her, but we could tell she was getting pretty worn out. There is only one other girl on her team. They are both such good little soccer players. :)

This Saturday my dad, Brian and Tara, Lance, and Nik and I are going to go see Indiana Jones together. I can't wait. I can't believe I was only 9 years old when the Last Crusade came out.

This one's for you Uncle Nate!!

I have decided I am going to randomly tape the kids and let them give "shout-outs" to whomever they want. Last night they chose Uncle Nate. They don't get to see him that often right now, and I thought this would be a great spirit lifter for him. The last video is just of the boys playing soccer in the playroom. Carter is quite the bully at times, but it's just the age. And Jordan was in a major whiny mood!!

What a Wonderful Mother's Day!!

Happy Mother's Day ladies!!

On Saturday afternoon, we traveled to Bryan, Ohio for Savannah's ballet recital. She did so awesome!! Their outfits are always so unique. She reminded me of a cute little bumble bee. After the recital we stopped at my mom and dad's to pick up our boys. Dad watched them for us. They had a blast riding on the Gator. Then after that mom and dad took us out to Pizza Hut in Auburn. Yum!! Thanks mom and dad!!

Sunday morning, Nik preached for our main service at church. Our pastor is out of town. Nik did such an amazing job. I believe it is the best sermon he has done yet!! Barb and Eric joined us for the service and came over to the house after church. We were planning on grilling out, but the rain decided to cancel those plans, so we drove past Nelson's (like port-a-pit) chicken that was being served outside a Wal-Mart parking lot, and it sounded great. It tasted soooo good. Thanks for everything Barb and E!!

We had a nice lazy afternoon the rest of the day.

Mother's Day 1985

Right after the recital.

Enjoying the gator.

Jordan would not smile for me for some reason. I am not quite sure what this pose is.

Carter pouting.

Mother's Day Photo

My babies...

Grandma B and the kiddos.

My Jordan and Me.

Momma's Weekend Away

I had a nice relaxing weekend. I headed to Stacey's house on Friday night after Nik got home from work. He watched the kids for me through Saturday night. It was a nice break!! I actually got to sleep in for once too!! Thanks Stace. :) I haven't been away from the boys "overnight" in over a year!! When I left the house, Jordan was very sad, and Nik said he was whining "mommy" the whole evening. That made me sad, but very loved at the same time. :) Stace and I had a yummy lunch at Fazolis on Saturday. I haven't been there in ages. The rest of the time we just hung out and reminisced. Your house is awesome Stace. Thanks for letting me invade. Can't wait for your baby shower. See you soon. :)