Fishing with Daddy

After our crazy, busy weekend of fixing up the boat, church, Jason's meeting for the summer missions trip, choir practice and baseball practice, the boys (Dad included) enjoyed the beautiful weather and some fishing. They had some success: Kyle - 3 walleye, Dad - 3 walleye, and Kory - possibly 1 (he wasn't into the fishing part too much, his mind was on other matters...not peeing his pants!). You know, no matter how many times we tell the boys that they must go to the bathroom before going fishing or any other activity, they still choose not to and therefore, you are left with one of them undoubtedly having to go at the most inopportune time. In this instance, it would be Kory. Of course, he didn't have to go while still on shore...nope, it had to be in the middle of the lake. And, because he is sooooo stubborn, he refused to go off the side of the boat. This made for a miserable little boy and a very unhappy dad! (He did finally decide it was an okay thing to do after seeing his big brother do it).

Honest, it was a nice day! 60 degrees in fact. However, on the water, it feels much cooler and, they fished between 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

While the boys were away, mom went shopping! I too had success: 1 pair of tennis shoes for Kory; 1 pair of jeans for Kyle; and, 2 sweatshirts for me. After shopping I enjoyed having the house to myself. I cleaned a little and did my HipHop Abs workout (extremely fun). I'll be out at the clubs in no time, busting out my hip hop moves....ha, ha, ha....yeah, right!

ENJOYING THE SPRINGTIME WEATHER

The weather has been beautiful the last few days. And it looks like it's here to stay....yahoo! The kids are enjoying being able to play outside and not having to be bundled up to do so.

Katie and Kyle enjoying the sidewalk chalk and dump trucks.

Kory and Alex making a mountain in the sandbox.

This week is pretty slow, but it is going to get crazy again come weekend. We have a birthday party to attend on Saturday. On Sunday, Jason and I are teaching 4 & 5 yr. old Children's Church and after the services, Jason and I have choir practice for the spring musical on May 20th.

Next week we will be preparing for a visit from my sister and her family! We haven't seen them since the beginning of December. We are so excited! I'll have lots to write about next post!

Have a great week.

HAPPY EASTER

We had a blessed Easter celebrating Jesus' death, burial and resurrection with Grandma, Grandpa and the Koehlers. Grandma and Grandpa arrived at our house on Thursday evening. We spent Friday shopping and went to the Good Friday service at church that evening. Since Grandma and Grandpa had to leave Saturday evening, we had our "traditional Easter" ham dinner that afternoon. Our friends Josh and Emily came over to celebrate with us. It was a very relaxing time and delicious meal.

Josh & Emily

After Grandma and Grandpa left, we all found a comfy spot to watch Spiderman 2 (one of Kory's favorite movies). Emily and I also made a quick run Starbuck's for a couple of Frap's and a White Chocolate Mocha...yum!

Our Sunday Best

Sunday was freezing, but I had to dress for spring. Nothing like wearing white, a pair of kitten-heeled thongs, a winter jacket and mittens :) What us women won't do for fashion! Our church had a breakfast (not sunrise, thankfully), which we enjoyed, together with the Easter service. After church we came back home and literally did nothing but lie on the couches and sleep off and on all afternoon. It felt great.

The weather has been pretty cold and gloomy for a week. Today it is snowing. They are predicting 3 inches by this evening and another 3 inches by morning. At this rate I think it will be winter until June.

Last week Kyle had try-outs for baseball. And....he made it into Little League. He is officially a Lion, with a uniform and everything. He was pumped! His first practice is this Friday with games to follow in the next couple of weeks. Let's hope the weather warms up a bit :)

Tonight is the boys last night of One Way for the year. They are having an awards night at which both the boys will be receiving a medal for memorizing all the required scripture verses...Yeah! This is old hat for Kyle, though he is still excited and proud of himself. Kory on the hand can barely contain his excitement. He is so excited to receive his medal. Hopefully, his (Kyle too) desire for memorizing God's Word will continue, but not be dependant on receiving a medal in return.

Anyway, we keep plugging along here in Wausau...anxiously awaiting spring, but I'm pretty sure we'll jump right into summer. I can't believe the boys only have 8 weeks left of school. I'm sure that time will fly and it will be summer before we know it.

~Have a good week and God bless ~