Deanna's Playhouse

We came here over a year ago and the kids keep talking about the place with the motorcycles.  This playhouse is in Holland--an hour away.  So we were the first there when it opened and the last to leave.  The kids played for 5 hours straight and loved it.  The Tews also came and it was so nice to have Amanda there to visit with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blake became hooked punching cut outs in the craft room.  It was like he had a job and had to keep punching.  I would guess he did this for at least two hours.  Then he came home and had to count them.  411 pieces of confetti.  I love how his brain works.

Baseboard Cleaners

 

 

 

 

Party Bath

 

 

Blake is often saying "Mom, take pictures of us!"  Here they are making funny faces.

Start of Spring Break

Today was so fun!  Blake had a half day of school and it was pajama day.  Janie asked if she could stay in her pajamas all day like Blake.  I volunteered in his class and got to work with Blake in a small reading group.  He is always so excited when I come.  Blake has been talking about going to Burger King for awhile.  I thought it would be fun to start off our break together by being a cool mom so after we grabbed Blake we went to Buger King (kids in pj's).  I didn't realize it until today, but I guess everytime I do or take the kids somewhere fun, I always say "Thanks mom for ____."  Then they usually repeat what I have said.  But it is starting to pay off because now on their own they thank me for doing fun things with them.  When we got in the car they thanked me for taking them out for a fun lunch.  Music to my ears.

 

Once we got home Ty took a nap.  I somehow convinced Blake and Janie to take a nap with me in my bed.  It took me two seconds to fall asleep and they were tossing and turning for awhile.  But eventually all four of us napped.  It was great. 

 

Everyone was happy and rested.  They played Just Dance while I made a new dinner--Chicken Pot Pie Crumble.  Marita had just sent us Frozen so after dinner we popped some popcorn and watched it together.  I hadn't seen it yet but the kids had.  Ty was even saying "Anna" and "horsie" before it started.  I confirmed with Blake that they were in the movie.  Everyone was happy.  It was funny to watch Ty eat his popcorn like the others while his eyes were glued to the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

 

 

Mommy Janie

 

 

Mini Desserts

 

 

Look what I learned how to make!  I took a class at our grocery store on how to make mini desserts.  The store offers about five different cooking classes each month.  The chef from a local pastry shoppe taught it.  Two friends went with me.  It was so fun and I told Eric I want to take a different class each month.  We learned how to make mini cheese cakes, cream puffs, pastry cream, chocolate mouse, lemon curd, and chocolate ganache.  This kind of thing makes me so happy.