Friends!

I took Hannah and her friend from the neighborhood to meet another neighborhood friend for dinner. She moved out of state, but moved back to another town not too far away. It was fun to see them all back together again.

David's Birthday

We had David's birthday party at a jump factory type place here in town. He invited close friends, although all did not get to come. He had a fun and tiring time jumping and playing.





Our neighbors came. Amy is my other best friend. Their son, Ian, is David's best friend. This is Amy with their youngest, Elise.








David wanted a cookie cake, rather than a regular cake. He only eats the icing off of a regular one.







Food, fun, family, and friends! It doesn't get any better.

Fun on the Farm

David and I had the opportunity to go to the Rock Ranch. Hannah was visiting family, so we missed her. We were amazed at how friendly the animals were.

Easter

Easter Sunday! We couldn't find the camera that morning. The afternoon sun was bright, but I think the kids look great!

Hannah's Birthday Gift

For Hannah's birthday, we decided to take her to the Wilderness Lodge in Pigeon Forge. They have an indoor water park, which is one of our favorite things to do together as a family.

Here's David enjoying a pose with a bear that decorated the lobby.



Here's a picture of our room. It was a great room, with a sleeper sofa, refrigerator, and microwave. You get to start using the water park as soon as you get there, even if it's before check in. You can also use it the day you check out. One night can be almost 2 full days in the park.





We all spent a lot of time in the wave pool. It was so strong. I think being smaller since it was indoors really gave it a lot more strength than the bigger, outdoor types. She is the one near the middle in black and white.




Here's another view of the water park. It's a great place to visit and play. She really thought it was a great gift.

Hannah's Birthday

I finally am updating my photos from the last few months, so here goes.

Hannah's Birthday:

Her aunt sent these lovely flowers. They are a bouquet collaborated with the Smithsonian. It is inspired by the 19th century bouquets, Tussie Mussies.




On her birthday, we went bowling with our best friends. Her best friend happens to be my best friend's daughter.







Here are the siblings being their fun-loving, silly selves.








Here's me and Jenny, my best friend. I'm so thankful God brought her into my life. We don't have any family in the nearby area, but having good friends makes it easier.

Time to Catch Up

Things have been so utterly crazy in my life. I can't begin to think about catching up the blog as far as academics. From the 2nd week of March through mid April, the kids and I went out of town 3 times to help care for my grandmother and mother. My grandmother is bed-ridden with a brain tumor, mini-strokes, and seizures. She is at home with helpers coming in and my parents living there. My mother lost her sight in both eyes and had to have surgery on one of them. She is having a slow recovery, but should regain her sight in one eye. They will deal with the other later.

We did manage to get school work done, but it has been more of the essentials than any fluff. Co-op lasted through the first part of April. I was able to plan all my trips around that so we could be there since I am the director.

We had some fun times, too. Hannah turned 13, and we went to a resort with an indoor water park for her birthday. We felt like 13 was a time to do something really special. We went to visit Darin's family for his spring break. I'll post pictures later.