Pinewood Derby

Watching the races...

How are our cars doing?

Justice placed second in the boys division, way to go "Lightning McQueen" (his car)!

Cami won first place for best in show in his division for his car, "The Sheriff"!

Sloan won 3rd place for best in show in his division, way to go to "the Raptor"!

Hi again! Well, there is much catching up to be done in my blogging, but lets just start with today. The boys participated in the Pinewood Derby that our church does every year, and they had so much fun making their cars with Zach. Good job to Zach for helping the boys complete three cars which all won trophies by the way! The boys were so proud, it was a lot of fun.

April Antics...

Here are the kids at the zoo on their field trip listening to the guide (we were looking for wolves)
Sloan and Jafeth found a fun place to hide...
Sloan enjoying himself at the zoo...
A peacock hanging out with some kids
A close-up of my two little guys in the "cave" at the northern exhibit
This is the boys all dressed like soldiers at the Engstroms on monday, they had SOO much fun, tuesday we went to the dollar store and stocked up on "guns"

Look at these two brothers! I am so glad they love to be together!
Brothers playing together, Justice and Sloan
The kids at the zoo, listening to the guide. Biani has a question!
My two big guys enjoying themselves

Well, after the flu took us out for about a week and a half (yuk!) we ended up having a great week this week... Monday we went to a get together at our good friends the Engstroms and met up with a bunch of other homeschooling/blogger mommas. I met another Kim (see life in a shoe), and some other new moms that are friends of Karens, PLUS I got to see my friend Jenni (see Chris and Jenni) who I just love. It was such a wonderful time, you should go to Karen's blog for a more thorough post. I love being around like minded woman of God, it is very motivational to me (you could wear head coverings with those longs skirts ladies, I STILL consider myself like minded with you even in my American Eagle jeans, hehehe!) Tuesday we spent some time catching up on school from being sick. Wednesday we saw our friends the McClees's for a bit and then went to G-Force at church that night. Today we went to the zoo for a co-op field trip, it was a bit cold, but the boys had fun anyway! Tomorrow we are going for a long awaited trail run/bike ride with the Nelson clan (we haven't gone for two weeks!! An all time worst record of not hanging out!) That will be fun because I really need to spend some time with my gal Keri. Keri is a spiritual rock and a testimony of God's love and motherhood. She might not always pick up when I call (would you get a cell phone already girl!) but ahhhh, there is NOTHING greater than running down the trail with all our kids around us talking, laughing, praying together, and sometimes crying... so that is how my weekday will end. Then soccer all day saturday with the boys and Stephanie is coming to hang out with her family that evening for "movie night" yay!! I love the Owens clan too, they are amazing people. Sunday we teach kids church which is always fun too. So all in all, a much better week than last...

My Justice turned 8!!

Justice and his friend Gabriel, buds!
The birthday kids! Justice turned 8 and I turned, gulp, 31
Jordan, Jasmine and Janessa, thanks for coming!
Raami and Cami, what sweet friends!
Rory and Sloan, best buds ofcourse!

Well, this last weekend was quite eventful! Justice turned 8 years old on friday, I can't believe he is that old! He is an amazing young man and has a gentle and kind spirit. He is the absolute best big brother ever, I have two great big brothers, and even they don't compare to Justice! He is definately someone you want to know. He loves his family and Jesus, he even wants to be a carpenter when he grows up. Justice is a blessing from the Lord and I cannot imagine life without him, happy 8th birthday buddy! Well, friday we celebrated at home for Justice's birthday, then saturday was my birthday, spent at the soccer field all day with the boys. We did make it out for dinner so that was nice! But the pinnacle was Sunday afternoon... Chuck E. Cheese's... it was a zoo!!! Thank you mom and Corey, Jenn and boys, McClees fam, Nelson clan and Pohlreich kids for making your appearances. Real friends go to Chuck E. Cheese's for one another... God bless each and every one of you!! It was quite the birthday weekend to remember. In fact we are now all battling the flu, and I blame Chuck E...

Our friends, the McClees family

Just thought that I would share a few pictures with everyone of our friends the McClees's and us... We love them and I have been meaning to post most of these pics forever, so why not now??!!

Happy 4th Birthday Sloan!!

Wow! I can't believe that Sloan turned 4! He is so much fun, and it seems like yesterday he was my little baby... he is quite a tough little guy and our family would not be complete without this special person. He looks just like Zach, but he is our little fiesty one (like me, hehe!) Thank you Lord for our "victorious warrior".

Easter Sunday, Christ has Risen!!

I just love Easter, it is the most special holiday! I am so grateful for my family and friends. I am incredibly grateful to Jesus that he died on a cross to save us all from our sins. On the third day he arose and he is alive!!! Our hope is in the resurrection...

California

The boys and I went down to California for about a week and half toward the beginning of March. We spent a lot of time with Kevin and Anne and the cousins. I just love them so much and am grateful that they are my family.