Talent Show

Hard at work!

Jackson is always thinking of something to make.

We throw nothing away without him asking,

"Can I make that into something?"

Here, he is making a pirate's telescope!

Jackson's Last Day

Jackson has gone to Little Lambs Preschool this year,

and he has truly enjoyed his time there.

Here he is with two of his friends, Mason and Calvin.

This was his teacher, Miss Brenda.

Here is a video of one of the songs they sang at his final program.

Sweet Smiles

Bedtime Giggles

Every night, we read a Bible story with the kids. Raegan, because she cannot read, will repeat what we say. The other night, Chris read, "David brought the Ark of the Covenant. . ." Raegan said, "David brought the Ark of the Coconut. . ."

We had lots of bedtime giggles!

Mother's Day!

Breakfast in bed!

House Progress

Our new driveway and the basement floor were poured last week in between the rain!

Braces!

Sydney's teeth before. . .And after!

She needed to have these to pull her front two teeth together. It was amazing that by the next morning, there wasn't a space in between the two teeth! Unfortunately, she was also very sore for a day or two. Luckily, she's doing great just a week later!

May 3: Moving Day!

Before. . .and After!

After I (Julie) taught my final Business Writing class, we started moving out.
It took most of the day, and we were exhausted for the next week.

One last picture at our home.

This home has been such a blessing to us. We have cried many tears this past week because we have so many happy memories here. In a way, I'm glad that it was so difficult to leave. That means our ten years at 811 N. Florence have been very full. Thank you, Jesus, for blessing us with this home for ten years.

Now, we hope Adam and Becky (my brother and sis-in-law) are able to make just as many sweet memories in their new home! (Have I mentioned that they are the ones who bought it?)

Last Sweet Moments

Playing baseball has become one of our favorite pasttimes in our back yard.

Raegan, with her dirty face, swinging!

Tumbling down the slide.

Jackson is Six!

Present from Aunt Melli and Uncle Pat!
For the occasion, he dressed up as a pirate!
Pirate Birthday party at the YMCA!

Princess of the Box Castle!

This is what our house looked like the week or two before we moved.

Raegan liked the access she suddenly had to new parts of the house!

Lots of boxes!

Happy Graduation, Mom!

I'm so proud of my mom because she graduated from University of Phoenix with her BSN last month! We went to celebrate with a fun party at her house. Many of her friends/co-workers came to congratulate her. It was fun! (Katy took all the pictures, so I don't have any of her party!)

Here, she's playing checkers with Sydney and Raegan.

Trip to Papa's

The trampoline is always a hit!
This time, Papa was tempting us with the "almost finished" go-cart!

He gave the kids rides. I think he was ready for the motor to power it

rather than his legs!

(You can see Sydney in the background shooting Chris's BB gun!)

Pretty Hair

The girls wanted curlers.

As you can see, it was a little difficult

for the curlers to stay in Raegan's few strands of hair.

Maybe in a few years! :)