Kayak Point

One Saturday afternoon in February we were feeling restless and needed to get out of Monroe. Nicole, Trent, Todd and I took an drive to Kayak Point State Park. It is only about 40 minutes Northwest from our house. We had so much fun just walking around and enjoying a change of scenery. The park is great. An awesome playground and a beach to explore. We can't wait to go back in the summer! Come visit us and we will take you there.

The Climbers!

Using up some of the energy!

Winter Beach Fun

Hello in there

We can see you

Trent's School Music Program

Back row, 4th from the right

Future drummer?

Trent had his school music concert. The kids performed songs and played on different instruments. It was very nice and they had so much fun. Trent was mostly excited about playing the drums. I think we may have another percussionist on our hands.

Flushingly Beautiful Valentine's Box

Trent really wanted to make a super cool Valentine Box for school. We didn't have very many ideas until Spencer remembered one he saw a couple of years ago. So we went on a trip to the dollar store and bought a white bowl and some white poster board. Then we measured, cut, taped and created the perfect 8 year old boy Valentine Box. The Toilet!!!! (Complete with lifting lid.)

Balloon Sinking

The kids creatively and accidentally created a new game. I named it Balloon Sinking! We had some balloons from Spencer's birthday party (post still to come!) While Todd and I were at a baptism, the balloons got loose (hmmmm) and floated up to the sky light. The kids wanted to get the balloons down, but they didn't know how. Kyle came up with this awesome idea. They got Nerf guns and used the darts with suction cups on the tips. They shot at the balloons until the darts would stick. When there were enough darts on the balloons to give it enough weight, the balloons sink to the ground. Brilliant!

Now it is a game. Of course, you just take the darts off and let the balloons rise. Then start shooting again. Try it. It is a blast and your kids will think you are awesome! But I am not responsible for any Nerf darts that stick to your windows or walls. We didn't have any, to my great surprise. I am also not responsible for the cleaning that may happen after you play this game. After looking upward to the skylights and tall ceilings, you notice cobwebs and dust you didn't see before. Sorry.

This is a super cheap game. Just a few helium balloons and a Nerf gun or two. A balloon that has 'flat' sides would probably work best. Let me know if you enjoy the game.

Crepes

Nicole had been to a friends house a couple of times when they had crepes and she started asking (bugging) me if we could make them. I had never made them before, so I finally gave it a try. Now we have them almost every Sunday morning. Nicole and Trent like to put lemon juice and brown sugar on them (I know, sounds yucky!) I like them with either a little butter and powdered sugar, or when I have planned ahead, whipped cream and berries! This also reminded me that crepes filled with custard and topped with strawberries is the refreshment that was served at our wedding. We are loving this new indulgence! Thanks or the inspiration Nicole and Risenmays!! I guess if she is going to insist that we make them, I am going to insist that she helps.

The best way to eat a crepe!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Our family was lucky enough to have Kaighin and Anslee Callahan come and stay with us for a few days in February. We had so much fun with them. They were a real treat to have in our home. There was a lot of singing while they were here. One evening they dressed up to perform their act. I think Nicole, Kaighin and Anslee have a real future together as performers.