Birthday Time!!!

It was fantastic having a birthday over a weekend.  I got to spend quality time with Kelsey and Mark.  Thanks for all of the birthday wishes and celebrating! Meghan and Dan came over for lunch on Saturday. Dan loves to catch up on his picture book reading. Thanks for the cookie cake guys!

 

 

New Outdoor Toys

Kelsey got an ourdoor swing and a tricycle from NanNan and PopPop for birthday and Christmas.  Unfortunately, she couldn't use these toys during the winter months.  Now that it's spring Kelsey is having lots of fun using both of these toys.  Thanks NanNan and PopPop!!!!

The Zoo

Grandpa and Kelsey love to visit the zoo.  Here are some pictures from February 15th and March 19th.  Doggie and Baby Sarah love the zoo as well.

My Gym

Kelsey has had a great time going to My Gym for classes and playtime.  She has learned lots of new skills by using their equipment and going to classes.  Pictured is Mr. Terrance, her favorite teacher.

Counting Boxtops

I am in charge of the Box Tops collection and counting for my school.  It's a little obsession I have to earn easy money to get new technology for my school.  Kelsey has taken on this obsession as well and will stand on her stool and "count" them with me.  She even made up a song to go with it, but I can't seem to get it to load, maybe another time. Send Box Tops to me or to your local school, they really add up! 

 

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter, a day late.  We had a great time celebrating Easter with all of the kids.  Kelsey thought that Santa was coming too because we tried to compare the Easter bunny with Santa coming once a year and how they both watch if you are being good, but we were talking to a 2 year old, so she asked about Santa first thing in the morning.  

Kelsey also had a first by sleeping in Nathan's toddler bed while we were there and not the pack-n-play.  She did a great job and stayed in the bed, mostly, until we told her she could get up.  She'll stay in her crib at home, but now she can stay at other's houses without the pack-n-play. 

 

 

Happy 1st Birthday Kristen!!!

We were super lucky to be able to come down to North Carolina to celebrate Kristen's first birthday and be here for Easter.  Nathan's other cousin Madyson was also down with Grandma and Grandpa Replogle.  Today we went to an Easter Egg Hunt at their church and then in the evening we celebrated Kristen's birthday with friends Mikki, Logan, and Isabella.  We have had a wonderful time and can't wait for Easter tomorrow.

Below left: Kristen on her 1st birthday. Below right: decorating the door.

 

Above : Kelsey and Nathan at the Easter Egg hunt. Left:  Kelsey and Kristen have matching outfits, so of course we had to get a picture!!

Again, the birthday girl!!!!

 

 

 Birthday presents are shared and opened by all of the family and friends.

A great day was had by all!!

Playing in the Snow

Kelsey has been practicing going down stairs by herself at the gym.  She tried it this morning and did a great job! 

 

 



 This is my Spring Break from school and wouldn't you know it we get snow.  Kelsey has not wanted to go into the snow, but I finally got her to go. Emily came over to play outside and stayed until naptime.  We went out two times and made three snowmen in all.  I think Kelsey likes the snow now.

 

 

Chef Kelsey

Kelsey loves to stand on our stool in the kitchen and "help" make things.  Here are some of the times she has helped.  Thanks NanNan and PopPop for the apron!

These were pancakes we had for dinner one night.  Mark tried to get fancy. 

 

We made cookies together while I was off on a "snow" day.  It mainly rained that day, oh well, we got cookies out of the day. :-)

 

 

Finally Florida

So I was going to blog more pictures from our time in Florida, but Jenelle did such a great job that I figured everyone should go and check out their blog at www.adventuresofsmi.blogspot.com