The boys' new toy.

Danny got this tractor from his Mom and he and Austin have been having lots of fun with it. Cleaning out the horse pens, spreading gravel, etc. It's not too pretty, but it gets the job done, and the price was right. They also have plans to push snow with it this winter. Austin has a nice little place to sit on top, he will sit there for hours and loves every minute of it. He even fell asleep up there so I guess it's pretty comfy.

You can see Austin's feet sticking out.

Natalie and Austin had a "campout" the other night. Here is Makenna crashing the party.

Happy Birthday Natalie!!

Natalie's 9th birthday was Monday. Natalie is such a sweet and happy girl, although as she gets older she has some moody days too. She is smart and funny and makes friends easily. I can remember when we found out we were pregnant with her, we were so excited to be starting our family. For five years Natalie was an only child, which seems so crazy now. I hope she knows how much we love her and we are so glad she is in our family. Happy Birthday Natalie!!

The B-day girl with her new guitar.
Austin and Makenna helping Natalie with presents. We had family come over Monday night for treats. Natalie got lots of fun presents. Thanks to everyone for coming and for the nice gifts.

Also--Makenna is now crawling and is so happy with herself! Time to babyproof again!!

Easter Weekend

Saturday we went to the city Easter egg hunt. It started raining as we pulled out of the driveway, so we grabbed umbrellas. The kids didn't seem to mind the rain, they found lots of eggs and had fun.
When we got home, we colored eggs.
Easter Morning...at our house the E.B. puts clues in some of the eggs that tell the kids where to go look for other surprises. They found squirt guns in the dishwasher.

Then, on the back of each clue there is a letter. When you put the letters together it spells out where you will find your basket, this year they were in Mom's Van.

Makenna lovin the paper.

Later we went to Gram and Pop's for dinner and a Scavenger Hunt.

They got to fish for some of their prizes.

Makenna and Sawyer--She loves him and always wants to touch him.

Go Fly a Kite.

I guess there is one thing this crazy weather is good for.