Peach Festival!

 This spring we took at trip to Schnepf Farms to enjoy their Peach Festival! 

We picked our own peaches, taste tested some jams, jellies, salsas and BBQ's, 

and also had some peach ice cream all fresh from the farm. The kids also enjoyed

 the train ride and the petting zoo. It was next to impossible to get Abi out of the goat 

pen, she could not get enough of the baby goats and wanted to bring them home, 

especially the white one seen in the picture. It was a little warm but we still 

had a great time and will go again!

Gymnastics 2012

 Leah with her best bud in gymnastics! Our little Leah is 

a budding gymnast along with her friend K. They both are very fun 

to watch and keep one another in check. 

Abi's Robot

So Abi came home from school one day last year stating she'd like to "recycle" our recycle and this way we wouldn't have to buy her as many new toys. While I thought this was a noble idea I kind of rolled my eyes for two reasons. 1-What are they teaching my daughter in school about "being green" and 2-I don't want to make toys out of garbage, I don't even know where to begin to make something out of nothing. To me it was stressful to think about.  Well I can't help but smile at the ultimate creativity that God has blessed her with. This her robot, she made this completely on her own out of our garbage. The arms are plastic bottles, the legs paper drink cups, the body is a Styrofoam container from some devise and colored on red and green stop/start buttons.  My biggest lesson learned, no matter how silly the idea sounds give them a chance. Don't snuff them out. 

Easter 2012

 Easter celebration involved candy, toys, trinkets, food and family. I broke down
and let the kiddos enjoy a Peep as part of their breakfast. Personally, I think they
are gross but the kids love them and since it was a day of celebration I figure let
loose and watch the joy consume them as they consume the Peeps. After asking
for a bunny for at least a year Abi finally got one. It is the best bunny! No food,
no clean up, just new batteries once in a while! Thanks Grammy!She loves it and
it has traveled to several places already. Leah got a pet lamb that she just loves
to hold and feed and snuggle. She is our little snugger. Caleb is our little eater and
he had a great time getting samples of food from all the family members at lunch time.
At least he's not a picky eater.  

Short But Sweet

 We had the chance to catch up with some good friends as they were passing through. Their little 

boy and Abi have always gotten along very well. This was the roughest I have ever seen Abi play and 

not cry about it. We all had a great time visiting and miss them so so much!