Spring?!

Could it really be spring? It sure felt like it yesterday. It was great to get outside and play and even dig in the flower beds a little. Abby was a bit timid at first about being on her bike, but soon discovered it was quite a good ride if she started out on the driveway, she could go fast and end up on the grass. Of course, every girl needs her purse and mardi-gras beads for a good bike ride! She had so much fun playing. She said to me "Like running!" When we were finished she crashed on the couch for two hours. It is raining today, but we are feeling hopeful!

Happy Easter!

March is seriously too cold to properly celebrate this holiday in Indiana! The Saturday before Easter, several local Easter egg hunts were scheduled, but attendance was surely low due to the freezing rain, sleet, and snow we received! The sun did come out Easter morning, but only Rachel and Shawn were feeling well enough to get dressed in Easter clothes and go to church. We were, however, well enough for and egg hunt indoors and lots of candy!
Abby has the greatest morning hair and loves her new plush bunny (another "friend" for her ever-growing collection!)
Ian has decided that bionicles are the new thing. He was pretty excited about this one in his Easter basket.

Rachel is truly growing up much faster than I can believe! Two more months until she can go to Young Women. She's counting days!

Science Fair

Ian won a ribbon at his school's science fair this February and was invited to participate in the Regional Science Fair at the State Fairgrounds this March. He had fun being there (especially getting to hang out with some new friends and play gameboy instead of being in school). His project was a test to see which breakfast cereal had the most iron. The surprising front runner-Cookie Crisp! Either it's more iron packed than the box said, or it has some kind of mystery metal that sticks to magnets. Who knows?