Like a Sunflower

Monday, May 28, 2012

Memorial Day

In honor of those who fell before us
who fell to protect our rights and freedoms....

We didn't do anything extraordinary. We didn't go to a parade. We just spent the day together as a family.

A walk to Lion's Park
Running through the sprinkler
A walk together to get groceries at Sentry
Chicken fajitas for supper
Homemade ice cream in a bag
A family water fight
Playing basketball in the rain
Baths
Cuddles on the couch

It was such a simple sort of day, but after a weekend of parties and get-togethers, it was quite relaxing. Now if only we could get through a whole day without the kids fighting. :-)

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Sauk Creek 2012

Our family loves to explore. -- The Sauk Creek Nature Preserve is one of those places that we like to visit time and time again.

The creek

Going down by the water

The bridge

Watching the water

Another shot of the bridge

Sonya & Caleb

My handsome husband

A bit of heaven on earth

One of my favorites -- it really captures the beauty of Sauk Creek

Stopping to smell the lilacs

Just a dandelion - not that we need to go beyond our yard to see those

Spring leaves

The roaring waters

Going out on a "limb"

An attempt at a good photo

"Whoa!"

Daddy sitting with Sonya

That was short lived

A trail

Branches ambling towards the creek

A little fort

Playing with sticks

My walking shoes -- These feet were made for walking

A not so great close-up of flowers

Heading home

Monday, May 7, 2012

Pie in the Face

Caleb got through all his memory verses in his AWANA book this year. So he earned the opportunity to pie one of the leaders in the face. This would've been fun to watch, but Caleb's uncle Peter was getting married the same day as the AWANA carnival. Luckily, Grandma Nikolai and Aunt Kelly volunteered to be victims. Enjoy the photos!