Iron Pigs

Jason scored reserved tickets to our local minor league baseball team, the Iron Pigs. We took our friends Ken and Kathleen with their little boy, Grant. The boys had fun clapping and dancing to the music. Daniel didn't sit still to watch the game at all but it was his first game so I didn't expect much more. I think we all had fun anyway!

Ah Spring! Glorious Spring!

Easter Sunday

We made the decision to stay home for Easter this year and see what the weekend is like at our church. Friday was a worship service and dinner at church that was lovely. Sunday was a beautiful day with a great service including a continental breakfast. Daniel ran around with all his little friends at both meals and pretty much wore himself out completely! It is so adorable to watch a group of 2-5 year olds racing around, hugging each other, and laughing.

My men in their Easter best.

After church we went to the new pastor's house for dinner. He felt we should spend the day together because our families are both without other family in the area. His kids entertained Daniel while we got to know each other better.

On the way home from dinner we stopped at the park to prolong our enjoyment of the warm weather. (Daniel crashed early and we will be able to as well!)

Daniel's Duck

Daniel loves to talk to the ducks at the zoo - he thinks the quacking is funny. This duck swam right over to him and waddled over to check him out. I thought it was pretty cool.

Easter Party

Kat joined the church's Mothers Recharged group after leaving work. The second meeting of each month is a play date - this month was an Easter party. Daniel and Kat had a rough morning then things got worse at the party. While all of the other kids enjoyed hunting and gathering, Daniel picked up two eggs then just opened a few to eat the stickers inside before pulling random boxes of toys of the shelves. While the others did their craft, Daniel ran around the church trying to do everything he is not allowed to do. I gave up, packed him up and took him home! Oh well. I got one cute picture.

Play with Friends

So I forgot to post pictures of our visit with my best friend last month but they came to visit again yesterday and we didn't take any pictures. So here is the March play date to show you all how cute our kids are together. (Daniel gave Ryan and Taliah big hugs when they left and planted a big wet kiss on Taliah)

Lehigh Preserve Hiking

Finally we had a day that wasn't rainy and disgusting! We had to take advantage of it and decided on a hike through the nearby nature preserve. The trees and flowers are just starting to bloom and the grass is green - it was beautiful, even if a bit on the chilly side.

Jumping on Daddy

Daniel loves to play with Jason - mostly games that involve speed, jumping and spinning. Some of these are good enough for America's Funniest Home Videos!

Listen carefully - when he gets up he says, "I got smooed" which is what we call kisses from Roxy, our Smoo.

Kat's Volleyball Team

Kat moonlights as a volleyball coach for a local Christian sports organization, Push the Rock. Saturday, April 9th was the second and last tournament of the season. This year her girls were amazing 10-14 year-olds who were all new to the sport. They practiced every Saturday morning for four months and went to two tournaments. They actually came in second at the first one in March and played super at the games last weekend. While the season is over for now, the memories will last.

Chucky Cheese

Daniel and Vickey seem to miss each other. Vickey treated us to pizza and an afternoon at Chucky Cheese - our first one. Daniel loved the horse and being able to climb on and off all the fun, colorful toys! He couldn't even sit long enough to eat much of his favorite junk food!