Time to mow

In the ten days since I took these pictures, the grass is even greener and longer!  If only that little mower really did mow our lawn...

Craftiness at work

The first project I completed in my new craft room was an invitation for a bridal shower. I had to wait to make sure all of the invites were received before I posted this. I didn’t want to spoil anyone’s mailbox surprise. I spent of lot of time trying to come up with what I envisioned in my little ol’ head.

What do you think?

This isn’t just any bridal shower; this is for my soon-to-be sister-in-law. I'm excited to co-host and was honored to create the invitations.

Brad and Michelle are getting married in June and you can bet your bottom that there will be lots of pictures to share from the big event!

Home is where the heart is

Lucas has discovered the comfort of home.  Lately, one of his favorite sayings is "Let's go home."  It's a wonderful feeling to know that he likes home and knows it is a safe, comfortable place.  Of course, home is also where his toys, tools and where Handy Manny, Nemo and Cars live.  But I like to think he wants to be home because of the love and security of it.  He has chosen many different times to share his interest in going home... when we we are at the grocery store, when he is tired and most frequently (and at high volume) during church.

Papa's art

Papa Steve has a talent that {I think} very few know about... he might be the best artist of farm-scenes-on-a-restaurant-placemat. Ever. The tractor and wagon scribbles that daddy or mommy try to entertain Lucas with don't even come close to the detail Papa Steve has in his artwork.

Lucas makes a request... tractor, wagons, barn, grain bin, etc. and Papa whips it up with a crayon.  Please don't interpret my comments as sarcasm. Afterall, I did take this placemat off the table before the food arrived so I could bring it home for a photo. It would not have looked as good with cottage cheese clumps or french fry grease.

Lucas says...

This morning's drive to school:

Me:  Who do you think will be at school today?
Lucas:  Ava.
Me:  Sorry, bud, Ava won't be at school today.  She will be there on Tuesday.
Lucas: Oh.
Me:  Today is Monday.
Lucas: Monday?
Me: Yep. Tomorrow is Tuesday.
Lucas:  Tuesday?
Me: Yes, she will be there tomorrow.
Lucas: Otaaaaay. 

I love when Lucas says okay, it comes out as "otay."

Easter greetings!

Lucas made bunny ears at the library during Toddler Time last week. Do you see all of the stickers on his shirt? He got 14 stickers for wearing big-boy underpants and going potty all day. Woohoo!

Rotary hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt and we couldn't miss it.  Daddy is a Rotary member, so he got to help the Easter Bunny hide the eggs.  There was no shortage of candy. 

Ava was there, too!  These two had a ball picking up candy. 

Lucas was excited the Easter Bunny left a trail of candy to his basket.  Oh my, more candy!

This was our sixth time hosting Easter for both the Perry and Feldpausch families.  It is fun to host and we love having everyone!  All the cousins came to celebrate Easter and have our annual agg hunt.  They are showing off their golden eggs.

Wait for me!

Will skipped the egg hunt and outside play for a warm, snuggly nap.

We celebrated April birthdays - there are a lot: Papa Steve, Will, Daddy, Michelle, Ann, Brian P. 

Papa Steve and Gramma Connie gave Lucas a big wheel for Easter.  Before riding, you must first make sure you have your tools. 

What a great day!  Lucas skipped a nap.  (Really, how could he miss the fun?)  I finally brought him inside (which he was not happy about) at 6:30pm.  He was asleep at 6:40pm and slept all night; he was well rested this morning.