Kite Flying

With the nice weather over the weekend, we were able to do some kite flying. Alstan was able to give it a try on Sunday,  while Elsie was playing at a friend's house. The next day they both went out, but of course, mom forgot her phone that time so we didn't get photos of Elsie flying her "Frozen" kite.

Taking Baby for a Walk

This doesn't happen very often. Elsie and Alstan were playing dress up together. Taking Elsie's baby for a walk outside was part of the deal.

Spring is Here!

Fifties and sixties all week will do wonders at getting rid of all the snow. It also did wonders at lifting spirits and getting us outside! It's time for picnics and playing at the park again.

Bowling with Grandma & Grandpa Van

Grandma & Grandpa Van stopped to spend a day with us while they were on their way back to South Dakota. For some extra entertainment we thought we'd go bowling at the local lanes. 

Happy 6th Birthday Alstan!

Alstan had his first birthday party with a friend this year. He asked to have three friends come, but two of them had other plans. He had a great time anyway!

Sledding

The weather has been too cold to be outside much. We decided we had better take advantage of a day in the twenties to get in one more day of sledding. Now we are ready for spring!

Birthday Party

The kids were supper excited by the idea of having their shared birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. They loved it!

Making Cakes

Our regular babysitter is on vacation right now, so mom, dad and Aunt Nette split up the days watching Elsie. On mom and Elsie's day together we made the cakes for Alstan and Elsie's birthday party this weekend. By the third cake, Elsie did almost everything herself. Mom still had to use the mixer and pour the batter into the pan. What a great helper!

Shrine Circus

Yesterday we went to the circus performance in Madison. The walk to and from the building was bitterly cold, but the kids really enjoyed the show. We were able to get some animal rides in during the intermission!


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2nd Valentines to Arrive!

We got Alstan's valentines card in the mail this morning! He wrote out his own envelope and everything. They went to the post office on Thursday with their class to mail out their cards.

Elsie Singing

Elsie learned this song at school.

First Valentine

Adam and I received our first Valentine's Day card in the mail. Elsie made this card at school and mailed it on Tuesday as part of their field trip to the post office.

Elsie's First Bike

For her fourth birthday Elsie was able to pick out her first "big girl bike". It seems that the best feature of this bike is that you can store things in the bow. Now, we just have to wait for spring to ride it outside.

Our Little Girl is Four

Alstan's 100th Day Project

Alstan's class is going to be celebrating the 100th day of school on Friday. Each student was asked to make a project with a collection of 100 items. Alstan's great white shark jaw has 100 teeth.