NF walk

 Today was the walk for the Children's Tumor Foundation. We got there early to help set up and to deliver tables. Erin and Libby helped making signs, filling water jugs, posting pictures and whatever else the head people needed us to do.

We were later joined by other members of our family to participate in the walk and to volunteer our time. My Mom and I painted faces until the walk started. She continued painting and then Becki took my place. I was so touched by all our family members who joined in the walk and helped to raise money. Our goal was $250 and we made $521. Not too shabby.

Thank you Thank you! I just love our family!!

 Find out more about The Children's Tumor Foundation here.

bunny ears and tail

A few months ago, my friend Ashley, asked if I would make her a bunny set for her photography. I was more than happy to get the crochet hooks out and give it a whirl. I think the set turned out nicely and just in time for an Easter photo session with a fresh from the womb baby.

easter sunday

soccer mud

Libby made the middle school's team this year...along with 27 other girls. The soccer team is too big, so not a lot of playing time for our Libby, but it is a good experience. (That's what I keep telling her anyway. I think it bites that the coaches couldn't knock that number down to a reasonable amount of players.)

We have not had one soccer game day to be nice and pleasant. Jacob was totally muddy after warming up for his last game. They did win by one point and he walked away dressed as a mud zombie.

 Penny is such a routined gal that at her usual nap time, she was out. She couldn't stay awake to watch Josh play his game, which was a tie.

Both Josh and Jacob are awesome players! They play goalie and as offenders and defenders. They are learning some cool soccer skills. But most importantly, they are having a blast!

visitors

We had some visitors show up at the brown house not to long ago. These puppies were ultra friendly! Thanks for visiting us! (Our neighbor did find their home and returned them safely to their backyard.)

easter bunny

A perk to working in a costume shop is having thousands of costumes at my finger tips. Sis D had suggested that I dress up as the Easter bunny to go to Penny's class. I talked to her teachers and it was a go! I picked out my suit and off to school I went. I only made 2 children cry in Penny's class, one of whom was Penny. She hates, HATES people in costume. Hates the Chic-fil-a cow and Chuck E. Cheese. Penny began crying and shut herself in the pre-k's bathroom. I had to go into the bathroom, with her teacher and take off my bunny head to get her to come out. She still didn't like it! We went on a spring parade with her class throughout the school. I got loads of hugs, high-5's and tail pulls. I even had some rotten kids tell me how I was fake. I just bopped them on the head...(teehee).

 I came back to Penny's class for her party, but as Mom and not the bunny. She came up to me and told me how she was still mad at me. She quickly forgot when it was time to find her share of the easter eggs that were hidden for her class.

Meanwhile, at the shop, Sis. D has been teasing her about the Easter Bunny coming to her house. Sis. D said that a pink bunny was coming. Penny agreed and then Penny walked into the sewing room and said, "Pink Easter Bunny come to our house, I no answer the door and you no answer the door!" I hope that she forgives me soon!!

day 1, DC

Clyde planned a trip for the entire 8th grade at his school to go to Washington DC. This has been a year in the making. He single-handly organized the trip, along with 3 fundraisers to make this trip possible. He did an amazing job! He even ordered the brightest yellow hoodie ever, so that we could spot our students easily. Clyde really did think of everything! He sweet talked me into being a chaperone. I didn't mind at all. I loved being in our Nation's Capitol with my sweetheart! We began our trip @ 4:30 am to get to the middle school. Thank you to Ed and Becki for watching our 4 other Wardlings for us! We left Clyde's school @ 6am to make our way to DC.  We were outside for the rest of the day. It was freaking freezing on day one!  I was so glad that we had hoodies and that I remembered to pack gloves for Erin and I. We hit Arlington Cemetary and watched the changing of the guard. We had 3 students get to lay a wreath down. Nice. We saw the Kennedy's gravesite, the Challenger's memorial, and many more graves.

 We saw the Vietnam Wall...

 WWII Monument...

 Lincoln Memorial...

 Marine Memorial...

And later the Washington Monument.

We ate dinner @ Union Station and even had a student tackled, by accident, by a policeman. fun times!