Summer Time In The Air

I could smell the sun when I woke up today. I don't know how to explain the smell, but there is nothing else like it. It makes me wish for long summer days in the sun playing with friends. It makes me remember a silly game Sarah and I made up called Queeny Meany (mostly I was the queen and I would squirt her with the hose). I think of smores, bbq's, camping and swimming. I can't wait for the kids to be done with school and all the summer fun we will have. Wait did I just say that? I must be summer crazy :)

Poem By Hannah

Rain Forest
Tap Tap of the ants on the ground
Caw Caw noisy birds in sound
Ohh Ohh Ahh Ahh monkeys swing
A little bell goes Ding Ding Ding

Drip Drip, rain off the leaves

Butterflies come for a little tease
Growl Growl goes the cat, going up to catch a bat
SSSS SSSS goes the snake, slithering and not taking a break
Snap Snap go the parana snapping, but I don't think they will eat Lama
Stick Stick goes the lizard, going to find his brother Gizard
Hop Hop goes a frog, He can't see well because of the fog
Moon shining bright
Say to the animals good good night!

Spring Has Sprung

We are so excited to get out in the fresh air! We even made our first trip to Eastern Market for the year. Meeting friends at the park, going for walks, seeing the flowers start to pop...We are all really enjoying the spring.

This week is spring break. We really needed this break in our routine. Today I took the kids to Royal Oak Library...or as they call it the "BIG Library". I really loved seeing the looks on their faces when they saw the huge kids section. Hannah has already read through 3 of her books! So fun.

It is hard to believe but our Baby will be 3 in just a week. Where did the time go?

The most exciting thing this spring is a new family member to love. Sweet baby Jane Elise Ovies has joined the family. We are feeling blessed to hold and love her, and so happy for Laurie and John.

Possibilities make me happy! Spring is full of possibilities.

Hitting the Ice

Yesterday Hannah was invited to go with some friends ice skating. She had only been once before so I wanted to go with her. I had so much fun. It has been a few years, but I think I did ok. Hannah started out pretty nervous and a little rough. But the more she tried the better she got. I am proud that she kept trying.

Next Sunday the 24th, Allison has decided she would like to ice skating as a family. She choose this instead of having a "friend" birthday party. If anyone would like to join us on this fun excursion I know she would love to have you. We will be at John Lindell from 3-4:20. The cost is $4 and $2 to rent skates. Lets Skate!

This picture is from a few years ago when we went as a family. I can't wait to do it again!