Openning Day to cottage season

We told Caleb ahead of time that we would head to the cottage after church on Sunday.  He woke up Sunday morning, bright and early, and very excited to start summertime. 

 

The very moment he's been waiting so long for--playing trucks in the sand with his "best buddy", Nathaniel.

Josie's relaxing after a tough day

If only they could find a larger body of water that they could all play in without bumping into eachother.

Bria's Baptism

On May 22, we went to watch Bria (Caleb and Josie's newest cousin) be baptised. 

Here's Josie riding Caleb's new scooter (a favorite pastime for her, expecially since it bothers him) even though it was time to go. 

 Lemonade in the lawn.

 "cheese burber"

 Caleb was pretty excited that we gave him the go-ahead on getting in the lake.

They both went home in underwear/diaper only. 

Springtime popscicles

 You can also get a view of the patio table that Kyle made us this spring!

Most of this ended up on her (not in her).  That may be the last time she has a

popscicle with a shirt on for a while.

Caleb's 4th Birthday Party

 We tried for a picture of me with the kids for Mother's day.  This was the best of them all--it seems they aren't in the mood for this after church.  

Below are a couple of pictures from Caleb's party.  He had such a great time and got to play with his cousins, which is what he said he wanted for his birthday this year. 

Opening presents

Trying out the new bat and ball

 All 3 with a bat.

 All smiles (Until the singing started)

B-day cakes Archive

Here are some pics of past B-day cakes for Caleb.  I think the creativity will have to stop when the kids turn 5, because I'm just not sure how many ideas I can actually pull off.

B-day #4 (dinosaur)

 

 

B-day #3

 

B-day #2

Trampoline Fun

 Our neighbors have both a trampoline and a swing set and allow our kids to use it.  Both Caleb are Josie are much more confident on the trampoline this year and are loving jumping on it. 

 Somehow this turned into hide and seek.  See how good of a hider she is--you can barely even see her behind those hands.