Our Little Fishie

All ready for her 1st swimming lesson with Ms. Connie.  She has been looking forward to turning 3 and starting at Angel Fish Swimming!

 Not nervous at all - super pumped to get in the water!!  She's a little fishie...takes after her big sis and bro!  

 Blast off!  No fear what so ever!!

Play time...so fun to be swimming!

Papa's Visit

Papa drove  2,000+ miles to see us and bring us our piano!  We have been super excited to get the piano here!  Along with the birthday party for the girls, we squeezed in a T-ball game, 3 soccer practices, a venture into Seattle to experience Ride the Ducks, an awesome brunch at Salty's (which is now an annual tradition!), plus a trip to yogurtland/target for some spoiling by Papa.  Good times!!

 What a gorgeous day out on the water!  Seattle is beautiful!

Kids loved the experience - especially since they each got a "quacker".  Me?  I want to throw that noise maker away!  Ha!

 So much fun eating at Salty's!  What a treat!

 "what's on your plate, papa?"

 Being a goofy 3 year old!  

Me and my girl!

More Parties - Double the fun!

With the girls' birthday's so close together we celebrated them together with the family!  Each got to pick out what dessert they wanted - Brooke wanted Minnie Mouse and Jaelyn wanted an ice cream cake.  This year was extra special because Papa drove out from Michigan to be here (ok, really the purpose was to drive out the piano...yay!)  Lots of giggles, fun, cake, and presents.  Success.

 Beautiful 8 year old.  Ahhhh!  Stop growing up....too fast!

 So cute - she sang the Happy Birthday song for herself too!  May all your wishes come true, sweetie!

Reading to her baby before bedtime!  Loves her new baby doll - - especially because she came with lots of homemade clothes from Tante Janny!

Pool Party!

To celebrate Jaelyn's 8th birthday, we decided to have a pool party!!  Yep...in April!!  It turned out to be gorgeous weather - upper 60's!  Jaelyn had friends from school, church, and her soccer team.  They all seemed to have a blast swimming together!

 Jaelyn & all her friends....what fun!

 Pool fun!

 Jaelyn & Emily

Can you be any cuter?  Hand over heart.  LOVE.

 The crew ready for some eats...

 Jaelyn & Kora - friends since they were little babes!  Fun to see their friendship grow.  Church and soccer bring these girls together.  Kdog & Jdog is what they like to call each other!

 Thumbs up for birthday fun!  Shorts and t-shirt in April...can't beat that!

 Make a wish!

Going through all the presents - always a fun time!  Boy, her friends were generous!!  Spoiled girl!  :)

T-Ball season!

 Getting a little advice from Daddy.  LOVE.

Home run swing!

Spring Soccer - Ben U6

 His first goal of the season...I actually captured it here!

 Daddy as coach is a special thing!  LOVE.

Sister's turn to watch!

Brooke is THREE...Happy Happy Birthday!

 Our precious and  full of life baby girl is THREE today!  Some of your favorite things:  Minnie Mouse, Elsa, baby dolls, fast scooter rides, reading, coloring, lettuce wrapped sandwiches, salads, raw veggies and dip, apple juice and smoothies.

Your 3 yr. old stats:

Height: TBD

Weight:  31 lbs.

Woo-Hoo!  It's all about Minnie this year for Brooke.  She LOVES Minnie!  

He is Risen!

What a great day of celebrating Easter with family & friends!  The weather was gorgeous - we never take the sun for granted!  As always, Oma had a yummy spread of food & we ate until our tummies were stuffed. Then it was off for the Easter egg hunt - what a blast!  Throw in some scooter rides, perler beads, pickle ball games, & lots of Mokee love....it was a great day!  :)

 The morning started off with their Easter baskets...however, it was after their shower or bath!  They all got cleaned up real fast! :)

 The anticipation...

 Family photo....

 Oh, how my kids love Mokee Hulst!

 Scooter fun....

 Yep, Mokee & Brooke hanging out together!  Such a sweet girl - both of them!

 The kid crew!  Taking the obligatory picture before the Easter egg hunt!

 Brooke is off to the races!

 Ben's turn to find his loot!

 Jaelyn's turn!

 Beautiful girl!  Growing up to stinkin' fast!

 The eggs were hidden everywhere in the yard!!  

 One happy camper...checking out all of his loot (and eating a few too!)

 Jaelyn & Kora

The crew...always fun times breaking open the eggs to find the treasures inside.  This year was quite the assortment!  :)