Strawberry Picking

Delayed again... this week mommy and daddy have been sick!
Last Saturday, daddy took the children strawberry picking. Now I might have joined this adventure except her class was going on Tuesday (this is the reason for Saturday's trip - he was a bit jealous!) As it turned out, it was good he wanted her to come because her class trip was canceled due to rain. The order is totally mixed up but here are some shots from their fun! He is trying to learn the camera.

Yummy red ones! He later learned the green ones weren't so yummy!

She has almost mastered the camera... and to think she was so against her own camera - I tried to convince her that would be a great Christmas present.

Can you tell who the was trying to "win"? Daddy kept helping him fill his basket to keep up!

Baseball Fun!

Better late than never....
Last Saturday, daddy took the children to a small, local college to see baseball. I am not sure how much of the game they watched but they had a ball!! It was almost 90 so a shady picnic was great!

Look at that proud boy!! The visiting team was the Fireants and they were kind enough to pose with him... very nice!

WOW! What a sweet face!

Daddy came prepared with their gloves so they could enjoy the batting cages as well! What a fun day with daddy while mommy stayed home to sleep and sleep and sleep!!!

Hat Day

On Tuesday, it was Hat Day at preschool. Just before pick up time the children came to the gym for a parade. It is amazing how excited they were over something that seemed so simple! Look at that handsome smile... even if he was with a friend wearing a wolfpack hat!

She moving along but paused for a brief smile.

Yes, mommy forced a pose outside before leaving!!! How sweet!

Spring Football

First, yes are are still true blue TARHEELS !!! Last year daddy and the boy miss the Tarheel spring practice so they went to Dook. It was less crowded and fun... so this year daddy took both children to Durham on Saturday for an adventure day! They both had a blast in the bounce houses and watching the game. The players were very friendly and he was so proud to meet them!

We might not show him this until he makes it big in the pros!

Tackling is a favorite pass time around here... they had fun on a real football field! Daddy's adventures are so much fun!!! Mommy and little sister will join them soon... maybe!!!

Happy Easter!

"Candy and treats, they taste so sweet!
Brand new clothes, they look so neat!...
But Jesus is the JOY of Easter day!"
That is the chorus from one of the children's favorite Easter songs and how appropriate for us all to remember on this important day in the lives of every Christian!! It is amazing each year to watch our children understand the importance of each holiday. This year they both woke up this morning with excitement and joy to celebrate Easter Sunday. They understand that God sent his only son to die for their sins. They know that He suffered for them. They are also glad to know He lives!!!!!
We spent the long weekend enjoying the abundant life we have been given.
A hike to the lake...

Discovering a new park that is sooo close by...

Posing for a photo before church...

and hunting eggs with friends.

We are so thankful for each day we have been given and look forward to what tomorrow brings!

Let's Go Canes!

As many on you know, one of my greatest passions before my children was Carolina Hurricanes hockey! I have only been to a handful of games in the past 5 years but have shared my joy of the sport with the children and really enjoyed our Center Ice package! Well what a treat we had Thursday night!! Our whole family got to attend a game thanks to daddy's company! It was AWESOME to experience their excitement! He was very serious and decided maybe he would play hockey instead of football!

Look at all of that Canes red!

Here she is cheering... seriously on her own she broke out "Let's Go Canes!" What a proud moment!

They were so excited all day. They even planned which "guys" got to go with them. Before this practice was a game to them (kind of like the Disney Store at the mall is Disney World!)... I guess that spell is broken! Now cheering them through the playoffs will be extra special and maybe, just maybe we'll head downtown for a parade and see the Stanley Cup again soon!!!

Easter Musical

As mentioned in previous posts... we are so blessed to have a wonderful preschool for our darlings. It is a Christ centered and nuturing environment for them to learn. Today they had an Easter Musical. The children were soooo excited. He has been very sick this week (today was the first day since Sunday he had the energy to walk down the stairs!) but was determined to get on stage with his friends ( I let him because he is better just really weak... not contagious!) See the love?

He was so proud to be on stage.

I caught her waiting with her class behind the stage. SO excited!

Here is a group view... he is center surrounded by girls and she is in the back with red bow.

It was awesome to hear the sing songs and celebrate such an important holiday!