April 28th: Brooklyn’s baptism

Sunday we got up and ready to go bright and early to head 3 hours north to meet and celebrate Brooklyn. She is the daughter of Josh’s cousin on his mom’s side and was born in the winter, so we haven’t had a chance to meet her yet. After the Easter fail, we found out almost everyone would be up at the baptism, so we decided it was like Easter but only with some added members from another family. It was a nice warm day so the kids had a blast outside. Max was not a fan of pictures though, he just wanted to play. Bella was in heaven bc Aunt Olivia was there and there were other kids her age. We were able to stay quite a bit so it was nice once a lot of people had left for the kids to just play. IT was so nice to meet Brooklyn and hold a tiny baby.

Some pictures from MIL Della

THE ZOO

today was the first nice day…so instead of staying home like I should have, I braved the zoo with the kids.I say braved bc it was packed!!! I think everyone had my idea.

Poor Henry is so lonely without Vilas and Leo (Vilas passed away last May and Leo was moved to a zoo in Iowa)

No matter what these are my daughters favorites. She would sit here forever watching them if I would let her.

Max was watching too, not sure what to make of them.. then wanting to go in by them. Boy loves is water animals

Max loved the big windows to see in. Bummer Cyber didn’t come closer

Finally after MONTHS! the Tapir is back out. Bella was so excited.. pretty sure she is the only kid who would be.

IT was Cyber the Tiger’s Birthday today

The train.. I gave Bella the choice of the train or carousel. She picked the train. We waited in line and when we were next in line she wanted the carousel. I told her too late. BUt the kids both enjoy the train.

Max love the meerkats

The tractor is lots of fun

the playground was so busy, but we spent a little time there.

the most exciting part of the pengins

Oh Nice Weather

THe weather was so nice, it was hard to be indoors while the kids were wake. So after we took Bella to school and Max’s morning nap, we headed out to find the goats.

Good Morning Goats!

 

good morning ducks

Once Bella came home, we did lunch and then played outside. It was warm, but windy.. The kids were dressed for the wind.

Oh wonderful sun and warmth!!!! Also thankful for drying out my yard and driveway

Until we brough out the water table.. this wet spot started out from cleaning and filling the water table.. it only got worst from there. lol

 

It’s moments like this I want to capture to remember .

THis shirt will be so true in a few years… if it’s not now.  

Mother Nature was so nice to us. Being outside is so nice for everyone! I think this is a taste of summer and I can’t wait for summer if it is.

Our week

We you have these for pets, you spend a lot of time outside..when awake.

Bella is loveing having Goats. She spends a lot of time wth them and they are so good to her.

Lovin these pigtails. what’s the bet I can get them in her hair for her spring concert?

he was so tired, but we weren’t home so that meant nap on mommy

we walked to the library after school and then back to the Lancaster house

the goats proved the didn’t want to be fenced in no matter what. so they had a log pile to climb on

Getting ready to go outside

follow the leader

 

Fun on the farm

THe skid steer is loads of fun

Max is sitting on daddy’s lap as he moves the tire

Me and my girl.. hmm we have the same eyes and nose. lol

really ahrd to tell but this moon was HUGE! and so pretty.