End of Semester Program

Caitlyn's sign language class (well, 2 of them, actually) performing "I Love you, Lord."

Kelsey's piano-by-ear class

Hannah and Kelsey played a duet

Caitlyn's piano-by-ear class

Keegan (whose classes didn't do anything in the program) was quite happy holding our cute friend, Kerrigan

April Fools'

April Fools' Day again - this year the girls and I made fish sticks, mashed potatoes, and green peas.  In reality, it is sugar wafers, covered in peanut butter and crushed corn flakes, ice cream, and green candy.  Looked pretty real. 

 We hoped Bill would think the joke was the smiley face arrangement of the plate.

Well, Bill was not totally fooled, so the next day Kelsey wanted to try again.  We made Chicken Not Pie.  Also looked pretty real, especially from a distance.  If the pudding was just a little thinner, it would have been perfect.

 With whipped cream in the glasses instead of milk :)

Caitlyn and Keegan spotted that right away, but we had fun trying, anyway :)!

These and lots of other neat ideas are from www.familyfun.com

Our First Cat Show

 The girls and I recently attended our first cat show.  As you can see, there were many, many cats.  (And a cat stroller for sale at the bottom of the picture.)   We saw lots of  breeds, including hairless ones, and very large Maine Coons, who look amazing like our Jumpy-cat.  The girls got to help brush a long-haired cat before it was shown and were given several winning ribbons.

The judging was fun and interesting to watch.  The judges would explain traits of different breeds - things like the length of a Siamese's body should be the same as the length of its tail. We loved seeing the kitten groups and also watched the best of show judging.  Each ring had a scratching post as part of it.  Some of the more lively competitors climbed right up the posts :)!

Definitely a fun afternoon

Dog Days of Spring :)

Each week we volunteer at the animal shelter, walking dogs, and petting cats.  This spring weather is perfect for taking out the dogs and boy are they enjoying it!

This dog with Caitlyn is possibly the sweetest dog ever!  I am so sad it hasn't been adopted yet.  Caitlyn is not a big dog person, yet even she has been won over by the loving disposition of this dog.  It will flop itself down in your lap, just like a cat.  Then she will just lie there, looking at you adoringly, waiting to be petted.  Super sweet.  If you want a dog, or are even considering it, this dog is a doll!

 All the dogs are so happy for a chance to get out and about.

 I love this picture of a happy Kelsey with a happy pup!

 Keegan with a cute puppy.  Amazing how all puppies are so cute, isn't it?

Almost as cute as these girls :)



Playing with Brooklin

We love Brooklin!  She is so cute and sweet.  And already a year old.  We were so sad to miss her birthay party because of rotten strep throat, but got to see her not too much later.  She didn't appear to hold a grudge :).

 Brooklin flinging herself backwards, with Kelsey helping make sure she doesn't fall too far back!

 Keegy showing her her picture on the cell phone.  Only a year old and already she loves the cell phone!

 What a doll.

 Awwww.

Wordless Wedensday - Enjoying Spring

Wordless Wednesday - Friends :)

Bicycles

Keegan and Kelsey have gotten really into bike riding lately.  Usually they ride in the driveway (and occasionally down the hill in the backyard,) but we have also had the opportunity to take their bikes out a few times.  I love that they are enjoying their bikes so much.  And I love the mountains in these pictures. 

 Kelsey's bike has ladybugs on the wheels :)!

 Keegan is learning how to change gears - something I never learned myself.

 And she's learning it on an 18 speed!

 Ready to take off on a ride.  So cute and sweet :).

St. Patrick's Day!

It's that time again - time for our yearly family tradition of finger painting with green whipped cream.  Bill was out of town and missed him this year.  Poor him, missing out on all the yummy fun.

Kelsey starting out.

The shower caps are new this year - Keegan and Kelsey didn't want to wash their hair.

Actually, they were all quite tidy this year.

I can't decide if that's handy (it is) or heartbraking (which it is because they are growing up so quickly :'(   )

Sweet Keegy

Love this picture of my Rosie Posie   :)))))))))

Kelsey's picture or our pets

Keegan's picture of her dog, Sweetie

 Best clean-up EVER :)


 Yep, crazy and pointless, but a lot of fun!

Kelsey Quote

"So, Mommy, you were alive when the bicycle was invented?"

Ouch!

School days

Aka, the wonderful world of homeschooling :)
Kelsey, getting comfortable while she reads.

 Hard at work on writing assignments

 Caitlyn working with the cat's help, haha

 Keegan, coloring a picture for Spanish