05.31.13

Our little Rural Rush-er

05.30.13

Lauren really likes her Paint-a-Pot dinosaur bank.

However, the placement of it behind her other piggy bank seems interesting...

05.29.13

After a day of checking out the animals at John Ball Park Zoo with Mike and their classmates, Lauren and Madden recorded their favorite parts of the day in their journals.

05.28.13

If you truly want to display your feelings, write them in carrots.  Yes, carrots.

I love the message.....and the evidence left on her cheek.  ;)

05.27.13

Lauren and Allie are all smiles at the Memorial Day parade

05.26.13

Tunnel Park fun

05.25.13

Getting ready for the basketball hoop

Yup, she's standing up in the hole.

05.24.13

This season's opening night for the firepit

05.23.13

And just like that, you blink, and your first class of second graders marches across the stage to pick up their diplomas. 

For teachers, your first class always will hold a very special place in your heart...Although I know many years have passed, in my mind they'll always be 8-year-olds.  :)

05.22.13

Just chillin' in her undies, watchin' a little Curious George

05.21.13

Another tooth bites the dust

05.20.13

The results of playing at the construction site around Scott and Stacey's new house...These seem clean compared to what their bodies looked like

05.19.13

Breakfast face...

Pancake hair, apple eyes and nose, syrup mouth

05.18.13

She stuck the landing!

{Holland State Park}

05.17.13

Lauren's got an interesting take on landscape design

05.16.13

Field trippin' with Lauren at the Outdoor Discovery Center

05.15.13

Peachwave...YUM!

{Lauren and Allie mixed up some pretty interesting concoctions}

05.14.13

So, there was just a little laundry laying on Lauren's and Allie's bedroom floors.

05.13.13

This is a great way to pass the time when you're waiting for food at a restaurant!

05.12.13

One lucky Mama and her two girls
{And Lauren's sporting a new smile!}

05.11.13

Happy Mother's Day, Grandma!
{And thanks, Dads, for the delicious meal!}

05.10.13

Ride 'em, Cowgirl!

05.09.13

So, it's apparent that we need to review proper clothes hanging procedures...

05.08.13

Our fashionista ready to head to Barb's house.  

{She picked the hairstyle...There's one more braid in the back.}

05.07.13

Two out of three ain't bad!  :)

05.06.13

Tulip Time!

Despite the fact that this caramel apple didn't get Lauren's very loose front tooth fall out, both girls enjoyed the treat.

05.05.13

A beautiful bouquet picked just for Mom

05.04.13

Happy 1st Birthday, Miles!

05.03.13

Fun night out with great friends...and LOTS of food :)

05.02.13

Flies don't stand a chance with this swatter-wielding gal around!

05.01.13

Ready for a game of Mega Memory...our name for a Memory game using ALL of the cards