Phase 1 of Summer

 Jacob and John's last day of 3-yr-old preschool.....and the start of summer for 2 of the 3 boys.  This special day called for special clothes.  I was thinking polo shirts, but the J's opted for ties:-)

 The first challenge of summer....getting a good picture!

 Can we do it?

 Can we do it?

Finally the boys all look and "smile"....but then the camera aim was off.  It's going to be a great summer...I'm just sure of it!?:-)

Happy Mother's Day to Me!

 Nothing says Mother's Day like 10" of snow!  We had fun making faces before church....and a great snowball fight after church.  I love these boys!  They have taught me so much.....

.....like how to strike a stellar superhero pose:-)

Biker Boys

We have 3 bikes for 3 boys!  Kenny was at school, but the J's and I went out for a morning spin. It seems like just yesterday we were doing this loop around the block with on baby in a backpack and the other baby and Kenny in a wagon.  This spectacle made us famous in the neighborhood.  And now they're suddenly riding bikes!  I'm not off the hook--I have to give them pushes up the hill:-)

Grandma & Grandpa's weekend in Colorado

We couldn't have packed more fun or projects into the weekend!  Kenny's birthday included lots of dancing with his new boombox tuned into K-Love

 Darin overhauled the entire sprinkler system....

 Kenny turned 6 and held another soccer camp in the backyard:-)

 Jacob assisted his brother with lego building....and combed his hair a lot.....

 ....until Grandma trimmed it up for summer.

 John sat perfectly still for his pretend haircut (shhhhh...he thinks Grandma actually cut his hair:-)...

 We squeezed in a trip to the part to ride bikes...

 And picked dandelions....

....and built about 6 lego sets.  Thanks for the fun Grandma & Grandpa!

Kenny's "Hero Factory" Birthday Party

 Kenny picked the Lego Hero Factory theme for his birthday party.  He was the manager of the party and in charge of hanging all decorations:-)

 Jacob got himself ready for the party....including doing his own hair!

 Kenny posing with one of the Hero Factory Bionicles

 The start of the treasure hunt.  It was quite entertaining trying to herd 13 kids through the clues:-)

 Clue #2

 Clue #3

 Finally--the treasure!  Chocolate Gold Coins for everyone.

 Water balloons were next....

 ...the kids surprisingly followed directions and only threw the balloons at the bad guys on the corn hole boards.

 Taco Bar:-)

 Singing to the birthday boy!

Ice Cream Sundae bar with Ice Cream cone cupcakes.   What a fun party.  I'm ready for a nap:-)

Interview with Kenny:-)

Happy Easter!

 We had a wonderful Easter!  First stop was church.  The boys all shined up with offering in hand:-)

 Post-service picture...trying to avoid squinting in the sun...

 John's new dog-tag necklace from Sunday School

 Second stop was the Jasperson's house.  Celebrating Easter together has become a fun tradition.

 Family pic--squinting in the sun.  It was a gorgeous day!

5 boys anxiously awaiting the start of the Easter egg hung