Mother's Day

I downloaded these pictures days ago and I was going to wait to post them when I had time to write about them. Well I don't really have the time or energy now... I need to be writing a paper right now... so enjoy these pictures and use your imagination to narrate. 

My Amazing Mother's Day 2009

(although I missed my own two mothers!)

We saw this on our way home from the restaurant... at first the little baby was nestled in his mother's feathers and then he got out and went on a little walk... perfect.

50 years!

While Gram and Pops were here, we were able to celebrate their 50th Anniversary with them!

How cute are they?? We all went out to dinner at the Hereford House, and had a great meal! It was amazing to hear about the best and worst of their 50 years of marriage. Honestly, it made me love Rob that much more as we will celebrate 5 years this summer and look forward to the next 45!

It was a perfect night!

The Run

After nine weeks of anticipation and training... WE DID IT! Our four mile Trolley Run was a success! 

Here is our group eating an awesome breakfast after the race... I'm calling us 

"The Officially Unofficial NHCC Running Club" New members always welcome!

The Butler's (thanks for breakfast!)

Jessie and me (How do you look so cute after a race Jess? You kinda suck)

It was such an awesome day! I came home on a post-race high. It felt so good to accomplish a goal, and to add to it, I just finished my first two classes at Avila University! It was a big weekend for me. I was so exited to take this week off, and just sit and be lazy because I had one week off of school, and I just finished my race. The funny thing is, these last few days its just been the opposite. I ran this morning and it felt great! Yesterday I went over to campus and picked out my classes for fall. I just finished these great goals I had set for myself, and now I have new ones already! 

On a total side note... another big goal was completed a few weeks ago... Justice is totally potty trained! He just decided one day and hasn't looked back! YAY!

Lake Pictures

Easter Weekend

We have had one of the best weeks! Rob's Grandparents (Gram and Pops) came into town the week before Easter and were able stay here while we celebrated Easter. The kids just love them and don't want to leave their sides, and I think Gram and Pops have had a pretty good time with the kids (wink wink). Anyway here are a bunch of pictures of all the fun things we did for Easter...

Justice wanted to do puzzle after puzzle with his Great-Grandpa

Hamming it up as usual!

Notice the yellow die everywhere? Yeah Justice spilled it after the first egg... as I cleaned it up with paper towels, Pops told me to wrap up a few eggs in the soaked towel... and what do you know, we ended up with several yellow eggs!

The little stinker kept closing his eyes... too cute

working so very hard

Getting ready for the egg hunt at church

Seriously, she can't just smile?!?

A little face paint

Petting zoo...

Yeah all of this was at church... they know how to put on a sweet event!

oooo candy

All cute and ready for church

Watching a movie with Pops

Our awesome Easter dinner!!! I was so proud of this... although I could never have done it all without Gram... she is awesome!

On Tuesday Gram and Pops moved their motorhome out of our driveway and up to Smithville Lake. Last night we played in the sun, ate steak, and roasted marshmallows over a fire... I just can't imagine a better week!

Almost April?

I usually wait until I have pictures to post, but I think if I keep waiting for pictures I won't post again for months. This month has flown by... I know I know everyone says that about every month. But seriously lets recap March: Grace turned 4 while my in-laws were in town. I started school that same weekend. I've been taking two intensive classes which sucks up every free moment. I run three times every week. My brother and sister-in-law came and hung out with us for eight days! While they were here we had several days in the 70's. Now I have several inches of snow in my yard. Crazy. 

Next month is going to be just as busy but I'm looking forward to it! I'll finish up my two classes! I have two races I'm doing, one with Rob and one with a friend. Rob's Grandparents will be here for Easter. And hopefully we will be spending many days outside with the kids! 

Also I am hoping that by the end of April Justice will be fully potty trained! Do you understand what that means? I won't have to change any more diapers! After four years of diapers being a part of everyday life I'm very excited to put that season in the past!

Birthday Party and Other Random Pictures!

Monday my baby girl turned 4! We had a big birthday party for her, and all her little friends came and played pin the crown on the princess, and ate cupcakes, and helped her open the presents they brought for her. It was all too cute!

The birthday girl and her daddy.

The one thing Grace said she wanted at her birthday party was marshmallows... 

Justice enjoyed this.

Just helping her out!

Waiting for one of her presents...

One of her friends' dad made an amazing doll house! Grace loved it!

As soon as it came out all the girls ran and got dolls so they could all enjoy! The boys used it as a garage for their cars... so awesome!

We brought out our gift... a BIKE... but I think she like the house better... (thanks David.)

Later that night we opened more presents from the family.

Sporting her new ballerina outfit the next morning.

Cuddles and coffee with Grammy and Papa during their quick visit.

These are a few pictures of when the kids were sick... it was so sad, yet still really cute.

Several weeks ago...

My mom and I enjoying KC's finest: Gates BBQ

Justice wearing a sweater my mom made him for Christmas and a hat that I knitted and was very proud of because it turned out so stink'n cute!

Alright there is a few pictures... now you are all caught up!