Ian's Easter Eggs

For some reason the pictures of Ian coloring eggs did not make it on my last post. He was there and had fun to.

Happy Easter

This year we tried to make sure the kids (at least Ian) understood the true meaning or Easter. I think it went very well. Ian didn't burst into tears and I think he was excited about the whole story. (I am referring to our first "heaven" talk) They had a ton of fun coloring their eggs. We had to throw some of them out because Anna thought the idea was to smash them first.

On Sunday we rose bright and early to attend Church. We got there early enough to enjoy breakfast and fellowship with other church members. Afterwards, we cooked lunch for family and friends. This year we stayed at home instead of going to Grandma Kunkel's. It was a little sad but turned out great. Shane's Grandmother, Mother, and Brother came and our friends Brent and Jen and their kids, Madi & Bray. The day turned out nice enough that we could hide eggs outside and the kids loved it. They are so cute and play well together. Anna had all the help in the world instead of every kid for himself.

Thank you God for sending us your son. It is unbelievable to me how any one could sacrifice so much.

Swim Lessons

Saturday was the start of our swim lessons. Ian is now in the "big kid" class where they actually start teaching them something. Anna is in the "little kid" class that Ian out-grew (so he says). They both really seemed to enjoy it either way. Ian told me over and over that he already knows how to swim under water but not on top. I explained that this is what they would teach him. At the end of his class the teacher had each kid jump in and then swim back to the wall. If they wanted her to catch them they had to tell her this. Ian was the last kid and the only one to say he didn't need her help. I freaked for a moment as my child jumped in all alone and sank. She moved to grab him just as he popped up and swam to the wall. He was fine. I was not. He did this again and I am getting used to the fact that he is not a "little kid" anymore.

Anna's class is just getting in and becoming familiar with the water. She is already familiar with the water and was jumping in and wanting to swim and do the things Ian was doing. I don't know if the many hours at the lake has helped her or if it is that she is not a "little kid" any longer as well. Either way, they both loved it and can't wait to go back.

Happy 30th Skinny

Jason is a V-day baby and just so happens he turned 30. We all got together to celebrate with him. I don't really have pictures of the adult(kids) but got some really good ones of the children. The girls played dress-up and did their own make-up. Anna is finally old enough to fit in. She had a blast. Ian is the only boy, other than Colt, but he didn't seem to mind. No he did not put any make-up on or allow the girls to.

Pizza, Popcorn, and Pajamas.

Each day at school Ian works on a new letter. For the letter "P" they had a Pizza, Popcorn, and Pajama party. Ian was so excited because he got to "keep my jammies on all day. Even at Joni's house." He carefully picked out his favorite pair of pajamas - Batman - of course. Each student had to take a topping - Ian's was cheese. They made their own pizzas along with popcorn. I took these pictures at the end of class. Look at his smile. He had so much fun and loved it.

I am trying to get this day passed at work.....

Oh yeah, this is a picture of the kids hiding from me after school.

Mother-Son Dance

Friday was the Mother-Son Dance and I was blessed to attend with Master Ian. We got to go on a double date with our good friends Jen and Brayton. As Shane was getting Ian ready to go, he told him that he was the only other man allowed to take me out and that he needed to treat me right. (so sweet) We started our evening at Pizza Hut where Jen was pleasently surprised with flowers from her thoughtful hubby who had spent the week out of town and snuck back before he was due. Seeing her so excited and almost in tears almost got me in tears but we all know I laughed instead (I am not wired right we all know it) After eating we headed to the dance where the boys jumped right in and participated in all the activities. Second to playing with Ian's little guys, I think the next best part for both boys was getting to see the Batmobile. At the end of the night they wanted to see it again. Ian was too scared to get his picture by the Joker so Bray stepped up and went with him. They danced and played the games together the whole time. Bray won the musical stars and they both took turns at the limbo. Ian's other friend and car pool buddy, Brantley, was there and they got to play as well. It was a great night and I can't wait for Ian to take me out again.

Ian's Yellow Belt

Ian Scott is now a Yellow Belt in Tae Kwan Do. He got to participate in a "Belt Ceremony" on Thursday. There were a ton of people there but he got to go through it all with his good buddy Krue. Ian was called to the front where they read his certificate to him and then tie his new belt on. He had that nervous smirk on his face the whole time. Afterwards, we took some shots of him and Krue together.

"Like Father Like Son"

A while back Shane was walking past the bathroom and told me to come look. This is what I saw (I, of course, had to run and get my camera)

At least it is only Sports Illustrated and not the swim suit edition.

Water Fun.

On Sunday, Jen and I, wanted to get the kids out of the house and let them have some fun. We decided to take them swimming at the YMCA. We went to the new pool and it was awesome. The shallow end was like 3 1/2 feet so Ian could touch without his jacket which he loves. There is a water slide that Ian figured out in a hurry. He had fun zipping around in that thing. I didn't think there would be much for Anna to do but I was happily surprised. They had this tower with three spouts, a train, and other things that all sprayed water out. Anna had so much fun running through the sprinklers and climbing up into the train to stay safe. My only big complaint was that the water was a bit cold. Oh yeah and that we couldn't get in the hot tub. The hot tub is right by the pool so parents can sit in it and watch their kids....if they can swim alone.

The tower and slide

Ian, Anna, and Bray trying to figure out the sprinklers.

Ian and Anna having fun.

The train

The boys swimming and having fun.