2 Years Later

This past April was Olivia's 2 year anniversary of wearing braces. At her appointment, the dentist asked her when she wanted her braces off.  She said next month.  Olivia wanted them off before her birthday.  

 Before the ortho appointment.

After...Million Dollar Smile

Well, she didn't all of them off.  Only the top 4 teeth don't have the braces anymore.  The rest will come off in June or so we think.  I think Olivia looks older now with some of her braces off.

Drake Relays

In 5th grade, the students are able to run in a relay at the Drake Relays if he or she is one of the top 6 fastest.  When it came time to run in PE class to see if he qualifies, Andrew was very nervous.  He didn't even sleep well b/c of his nerves.  Well, he qualified and ended up being the fastest runner out of all of the 5th graders at his school.  Which is about 90+ students.  On Friday, April 27th his school team went to Drake Stadium to run.  A bunch of other metro schools were there to compete against too. 
The weather wasn't the best.  It was cold, damp and lightning ended up postponing the race for 30 minutes.  Once it was safe to run, the kids worked their way to the field.  The relay lasted about 2 minutes and then it was done.  Andrew received a t-shirt and a Drake Relay baton for a souvenir.

TR Team

Andrew and his PE teacher

Andrew is in white running across the field.

Trip to Omaha

 We took a day trip to Omaha.  It has been since Christmas since we have spent time with Dan and Raye.  The kids had a lot of fun playing with their cousins.  They are getting sooo big.

             Happy 2nd Birthday Joseph.

Easter Weekend

Our weekend started off with taking the kids to see the Easter Bunny. There was a line when we arrive, and I wasn't sure how Ruth would do this year. But she was all excited and telling the bunny hi when we were waiting. A couple of kids ahead of us would cry when it came time to sit with the bunny. Ruth had no problems walking up to the Easter Bunny and sitting right beside him. She told him about her new fingernail polish and he just nodded..funny girl.


My mom came up on Saturday and brought the kids their Easter baskets. The packed them full with treats and goodies. Thanks Grandma!!!

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Easter Morning







Photo time before church.


Clare got the card game Old Bunny---it is like the game Old Maid. Playing it with Grandma Mary.


Posing with her new ring pop.


My long lost friend...Diet Coke

Baseball Season has Begun

Andrew has been practicing baseball since January. Tonight was his first game of the season and with his new team, Scorpions. Our evenings are full of baseball games now through July.

Clare will soon get her softball schedule and that add a little more running around for us. She is ready to play too.



Didn't get focused, oops.


Andrew hit a single, with an RBI.

Silly Girl

Ruthie was eating her snack, Chex Mix, and she told me to look at her eyes. This what I saw. She has quite the fun personality.

Big Brother Time

Andrew swinging with Ruthie on our neighbor's swing.