School Programs

The end of the school year means school plays. Rocket had the lead roll in his production playing John Henry. Here are a few of our favorite scenes, from John Henry's birth, where he didn't fit in the crib, to beating the steam engine. And Rocket's favorite, the falling down after beating the steam engine.
Elise was in the singing production of circus circus. She sang along with all of her classmates in a fun performance.

Almost Finished

I know that I haven't been posting on a regular basis, and now I have 4 posts done. Sorry, it's feast or famine. Mostly I have been working on my baskets. I made 170 of them and finally got them sewn together. Now I just have to figure out a border. I am thinking blue, but have been trying many colors. I will post a picture later when it is finished.

Easter

We thought that with Easter being later this year, we would have a chance at warmer weather. But no, this is Colorado, and we woke up to snow. Not a lot, but enough to make it feel cold. but that doesn't stop us from celebrating. We had the traditional egg hunt, and picture with the eggs making the year. Tim said this was the easiest year to make, just 2 straight lines. Yea.

Rocket turns 9

Rocket had his ninth Birthday this last week. We were able to go up for his party. It was a science experiment party. They made slime or gack, or whatever it is called. The kids had lots of fun. Naomi did a wonderful job on his cake. Rocket said it had to be better than Cake boss, and I think she succeeded.

Summer maybe, or just a trick?

Earlier this week it was very warm, and Elise talked Grandpa into putting up the fountain, she said it felt like summer. Elise helped with the rocks, and Corinna helped with the tools, Soon they were playing in the water. But on Easter Sunday we woke up to snow and the fountain was covered. I guess it is not summer yet, just spring in Colorado. This morning I heard on the TV, that only in Colorado we have a green Christmas, and a white Easter. How true.

Frebruary Trip

For our second annual President's Day trip, Sarah, Elise, Corinna, and Betty went on a trip. This year we ellisted Gary and drove to Missouri to visit cousins. It was an excellent trip, just a little long in the car. We were able to help Becca organize her bedrooms, and unpack a few boxes. Zach even helped Grandpa to fix some shelves. Grandpa also made a tire swing for the kids. We took long walks on the farm, and even found a few mud puddles to play in. Elise thought this was more fun than going to school!

Birthday Tea

Sorry for the delay in blogging. the past 2 months have just zoomed by. The end of January Elise turned 6. She had her party here with 10 little girls all drinking tea. They made lady bug masks, played games, and even played on the swing as it was a warm day, unusual for January. I think it was a birthday party that she will remember.