Bowling for Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Aaron's cousin Mark asked us to go bowling for Big Brothers/Big Sisters this past weekend. We have always enjoyed it and we thought the kids would too. Trinity was usually pretty excited, but by the 2nd game, she was more interested in just running around and dancing. Eli bowled once and that was plenty for him!

There was a car there that 'wiggled'...2 quarters and it went for about 5 minutes!! The kids loved it!

A big hug from big sister

We tried to take a family picture- you see how well that worked! Eli wanted more to drink and Trinity was being shy- oh well!

Hugs and Kisses for Daddy!

We had just gotten home from Good Friday Service and the kids were giving Daddy all kinds of hugs and kisses- they acted like they hadn't seem him in days and we had all just been at church together! Aaron of course loved it! Who doesn't love hugs and kisses from their kids?!

So handsome!

Trinity's Playtime

Aaron teaching Trinity how to bowl using the Wii- they scored!

Off she goes- Trinity riding her big girl princess bike! She absolutely loves it!

Sleepover

Over spring break we had a sleepover and movie night with Brylee, Blakely, and Brennan. We played and played and in the evening the 4 older ones watched a movie and relaxed...Eli found another way to entertain himself!

More time outside

One of the high-lights of the weekend- the baby chicks Mimi and Papa had. The kids so badly wanted to pick them up...thank goodness there was chicken wire around the chicks or they might have been loved on a little too much by all of the little loving hands!

Hand in hand...

"One day we'll be big enough to get in there and help."

The 'bigger' grandkids were in looking at the remains of Mimi's garden...Emalie and Eli were content to stand on the outside and just watch...one day...

A visit to Mimi and Papa's...

A couple of weekends ago we headed to Mimi and Papa's for a visit. My sister usually always comes out for as much time as she can so that we can catch up and the kids can play- for which I feel truly blessed!! Here are some pics to capture the moments of play!

Miss Emalie- what a cutie! I think we were getting ready to play hide and go seek!

Ahh- I should have the next 2 pictures reversed...my sister's son, Zachary, was teaching Eli how to perfect one of a boy's favorite pastimes- throwing dirt! The first picture is of Eli having a ball following what Zach does! The next one is of Zach taking his turn throwing dirt! Ahh, boys- dirt and smiles!

What are big cousins for? Zach and Trinity were thrilled to help swing their younger cousins- Eli and Emalie! These four usually play so well together- especially outside!

Yummy...

Sticky-icky goodness!! Trinity and Eli got some big suckers from Aunt Christina and Uncle Shayne...they were thoroughly enjoyed!