Camping - Kentucky Horse Park

We had a great time camping with our friends. Three couples came out to visit us, but there were nine couples camping. There were 20 kids camping (21, but one little guy got sick and had to go home).

Our new tent.

Conor's first time camping.

Hayden and Conor's room in the tent.

Mine and Trever's room in the tent.

Tent City

GOAL!

Hayden and his friend, Kaden.

The Gang - We never do anything in small numbers.

Easter

I hope you and your family had a very blessed Easter. We couldn't have asked for a better day. The weather was just perfect. We celebrated by going to Northeast Christian Church and listening to one of the best messages we have heard in a long time. Then my family came over to grill out burgers and hot dogs. The kids had a blast running around in the backyard looking for Easter eggs. Next year Conor will have to keep up with the big kids.

Hayden's favorite - The Chocolate Bunny

My baby's first Easter

"Granddad we are so funny. We match."

My mom Marie, my sister Michele and I

Spring Break

This past week the kids were out of school for Spring Break. We couldn't have asked for a better week of nothing but sunshine and warm weather. To celebrate their week we enjoyed some quality time outside, a trip to the Louisville, KY zoo, and a train ride on the Big South Fork Scenic Railway.

Louisville Zoo - Louisville, KY

They are all ready to go. Maps in hand.

Standing outside the Tiger habitat.

The grandkids with their Nee Nee (my mother).


Big South Fork Scenic Railway - Stearns, KY

One tired little Monkey.

Pre-Registration for Preschool

Today was the day for pre-registration for Hayden's preschool. Our goal was to get into the 4 year old 5 day class. I have heard from friends that it is CRAZY! Doors open up at 7:30 a.m. You receive a number. At 9:15 a.m. they begin calling numbers for you to register your child. There were only 24 spots for the 5 day class.

My friend told me that she was getting to the school at 5:30 a.m. Just to make sure my son got into the class with his friends, I got up at 4:45 a.m. and was at the school by 5:15 a.m. THIS IS FOR PRESCHOOL! Makes me laugh. Guess what number I was? NUMBER 1 BABY! I was so thrilled. My friend was number 6. By 5:45 there were already 15 people on the list. By 6:45 there were close to 50.

I have been so stressed out over this pre-registration. Thank goodness it only comes once a year. School starts in September.

Unfortunately, I have to do this all over again with Conor. He is worth it though.

Snow Day

Do you remember those wonderful Snow Days as a child? The snow falling, the hope that school will be cancelled, the shear enjoyment of running out and playing in fresh powder. The east coast got some snow this past weekend and we all enjoyed a little bit of snow play.

Friday, January 8th, the boys and I enjoyed a few free moments in the snow. Hayden had been begging me since Thursday morning, when the snow first started to fall, if he could go out and play in it.
This is Conor's impression of the younger brother in A Christmas Story - "I can't get up! I can't get up! Ralphie!! I can't get up Ralphie!"

Daddy and Hayden making some snow angels.

My sweet Snow Babies.

Conor was so ready to go back inside. It was too cold for him. I think the only time he smiled was when we were heading back inside.

Mommy and Sweet Conor.


Sunday afternoon, Trever and Hayden headed to Trever's parent's farm for a day of sledding and playing with the baby calf. I think both boys really enjoyed themselves.

Pepaw and Hayden on the 4-Wheeler.

Hayden feeding baby his last bottle.

Cowboy Hayden.

Hey Hayden. Do you have anymore Milk?

The only way to go sledding. You don't have to worry about walking back up the hill.

New Year Resolution

I hope everyone had a Happy and Safe New Year. One of my New Year resolutions is to be more active with my blog. I feel like I have neglected it since moving back to Kentucky from California. Maybe because in California we were creating adventures every weekend where being at home in Kentucky it doesn't feel much like an adventure. I need to make each day seem like an adventure for my kids.

My husband and I have come up with some resolutions for the family. These are taped to our refrigerator. In no specific order -

1. Make Faith a Focus!
2. Get & Stay Healthy!
3. Show Respect and a positive attitude in all we say and do. It will be infectious with the whole family.
4. Get the house organized and stay organized.
5. Focus on Family

So to everyone out there I wish you very Happy New Year.