Activities

Busy as usual with something happening on each night last week.

Kirk and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. Maybe one of these nights we will find the chance to get out just the two of us. Seems there is either something planned or we both fall asleep early on the couch. Pretty exciting I know :)

Here are a few pictures from the weekend. Saturday was beautiful outside so we went to the carnival at Mallory's school and then home to start on an unplanned yard project. We trimmed off the bottom branches of the big pine tree in the front yard. It looks really nice only now you are able to see that the tree is slightly slanted to the west.

Mykaela's Random Pictures

Mykaela had the camera the other day and here are a few that made me smile

Field trip, girl scouts, and trees

We were busy almost every night this week. The girls and I did a little shopping Tuesday night at the Mall. Wednesday Mallory had a field trip to a town that shows how things were 100 years ago. I didn't get too many details from her but she would answer things if I asked the right question. Like did they have TVs, were their bathrooms outside.
Wednesday night was dance and we came home with recital outfits. They have pictures on May 25th. Thursday night was ride night for the girl scout troop at Nickelodeon Universe. That was their celebration of choice for selling all of their cookies. I was surprised about some of the rides Mallory did and didn't want to ride. It was a fun night. The Pepsi roller coster, swings and splat-o-sphere were a few of her favorites. My actually give Valleyfair a try this summer.

Friday Krista texted me to see if I was interested in shopping and dinner. Kirk gave the ok so I was off again. Picked up a few deals at Old Navy, dinner at Applebees (Thanks Krista for dinner) and finished up the night picking up a few items at Target.
Saturday morning Mallory and I braved the rain and went to the Tree Sale. Good thing she was the only one I had with since I am not sure how I would have gotten anything else home. We purchased a Spring Snow Crab and Glenleven Linden. Got home and cleaned up so that we could head over to the postponed Easter egg hunt, they ended up having it indoors since the weather still wasn't cooperating. The girls had fun and even got to pick out a gift from the goodie table. After lunch we were surprised to see the sun. Maybe that is what sparked the girls getting 'dressed up' they even wore their costumes to Home Depot. We picked up a few flowers, rasberry bushes, topsoil and mulch. Then home to plant our newly purchased 'Jana' trees. (Miss you tons Aunt Jana!) 

Kirk and Mallory were off to Princess and Frog night from 7-9. Not exactly sure what all they did. I know it was sports themed and with a dance. That they got their picture taken but was taking forever to print so they will get the picture to our troop on Tuesday. Mallory seemed to have enjoyed it. Marshall, Mykaela and I hung out at home. Mykaela and I did our nails and she did my make up.

Sunday was fairly low key. The girls went to Sunday School and then we spent the rest of the day at home cleaning and doing laundry.

Note to self take more pictures of Marshall :) His seventh tooth has broke through. Can't believe he will be 1 in a month!

Easter Eggs

Seems like most of the weekend involved eggs.

The girls colored eggs with Ashley on Wednesday (I had her bring the eggs home because I knew we would have more by the end of the weekend) Friday we went over to the Spechts house for the second round of coloring. Marshall was sleeping so he missed out.

Saturday the kids were invited to a few easter egg hunts. The first one was post poned to next weekend due to the weather. The second one was sponsored by one of the girl scout troops at a park just down the street. It was a bit chilly but we decided to go anyway. They had the eggs all over the ground and had the kids run and pick them up. Then they had a drawing for the donated gifts they had from various organizations. After Mallory's name was drawn I decided it was time to go it was taking to long and we were cold and tired.

After a much needed nap for Mykaela we were off to Kirk's parents house. There was the usual Easter activities, coloring eggs, egg hide/search, decorating easter bunny cake and dinner. Only bummer was the battery on my camera died after my first couple pictures of Marshall with an egg (Kaylen didn't bring her camera and Dave's was charging)

He basically just picked up the egg and smashed it on the try a few times before it ended up on the floor.

Sunday morning the girls didn't forget about the easter bunny and wanted to see if he came. Luckily the Easter bunny did not disappoint. Kirk ran and got the girls donuts (mallory's request) then we quickly got dressed and out the door for church. We were a little late and had to sit out in the hall, that was probably better since Marshall was over tired and didn't want to just sit for long. After a short nap for Marshall we were on our way to my dad's for late lunch. We had another easter egg hunt and more baskets which were actually bonnets for the girls.

A lot of family and fun this weekend. Had a great time!

Square Foot Gardening

Attempted a small garden last year with little research and about 50/50 results. There is a lot of room for improvement. Krista found a course through community ed on square foot gardening that was tonight. It was a great course with a lot of useful information and I am excited to get started. There is also a great website that the instructor pointed us to that allows you to indicate the size of your square foot garden and pick what you want to plant then you can print out the details of how you need to plant and how to care for your garden. http://www.gardeners.com/ Click on Kitchen Garden Planner and then click design your own and you are on your way :)

fair, party, zoo, singing

Friday evening the girls and I went to a girl scout event. It was international night, different troops had booths about a country of their choice. Keira and her mom Kim joined us. They went around and got their passport stamped and sampled a few of the treats. They had the most fun making the masks at the Brazil table. On our way out the snow had started and woke up Saturday morning to about an inch on the grass. Luckily it had melted by the afternoon.

Mallory had a birthday party at the Blast in Eagan so Mykaela and I hung out for a few hours. Target run, visit to the MN zoo and then an ice cream treat before we went back to pick up Mallory.

Turkeys at the Zoo

Saturday night I went out to dinner with Jodi. I can't remember the last time we were able to get together and talk. It was great catching up with her. Hope to see her again soon.

Sunday we made quite a few trips to church. The girls had Sunday school which was basically choir practice. We ran over to the Spechts to grab some lunch then back to discuss the Baptism proceedings for next month and then home for about 1 1/2 hours before returning for the Spring Concert. Kirk's parents and my dad were able to attend. All the kids walked in and took their places and then started singing. It was great entertainment. A lot of the younger kids were very enthusiastic including Mykaela (see previous post for part of the concert Mykaela in the teal sweater in front and Mallory is on the right second row from the top). Marshall seemed to enjoy the singing even seemed to join in a few times. Afterwards told Mallory she should smile more and she said "I don't care" not sure if that was because she didn't like that I noticed or what. Then home to unwind before the week.

Choir Concert

Mallory and Mykaela in the chuch choir on Sunday. Mykaela was really into the songs :)

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