Great denal checkups!

Three cleanings and no cavities made this momma's afternoon.  YAY!  They all did so good!  Coop cracks me up.  He has a pretty good gag reflex so he got some nitrus today.  :)  He was a little giggly!

Spring!

We are loving the warmer weather!  This weekend we got out for a walk/bike ride on the path while Coop was at baseball and then 4-H with Nate.  Flowers and trees are starting to bloom, wheat is coming up out of the fields and the colors are beautiful!

Saturday began the start to our next big project!  A Sprinkler System!  We Can't wait!  Cooper was such a big help to Nate and loved digging out the first hole.  We now wait for the plumbing company to come get something hooked up.  We have all the supplies and are ready to begin tearing up the lawn.  I will probably be supervising through most of it. ;)

One of Emma's favorite after school activities is going to see the bears.  She is so excited they are done hibernating.  We enjoyed visiting them today.  

 They were very playful today.  When she saw this she said, "He's gonna kill him!"  :)

 And when we got home after mom finished mowing, it was time for television with her baby.  Love this sweet girl!

Debbie, Steve and Grandma the flowers you gave me for my birthday are beautiful!  Thank you so much!  I love the colors!

Spending our Spring Break in Boise

This year we decided to go to Boise for Spring Break.  Unfortunately Nate was unable to come with us since he had just got back from Guatemala (pictures to come).  Charlie came down with the fever the night before we left.  But, that did not stop us.  Thankfully mom was visiting and we got to travel back with her.  The sickness didn't stop there.  Charlie felt good off and on, but then Emma got it and then Cooper and I got it after arriving home.  Boo!  It was terrible.  Fevers/croupy coughs/lots of naps and cuddles.  Thanks parents for taking care of us all!  We tried to get out when everyone was feeling well enough. Cooper and I enjoyed seeing Jen, Tyler and Cameron over lunch one afternoon.  We can to cancel our jump time date.  :(  These kiddos were so sad!  Next time we visit!

Second day in Boise! Lots of movies and resting.

One afternoon between doses of medication when everyone was feeling well, we went to a nearby park.  We played some ball.  Coop missed his first week of baseball, so we thought we would practice.  The kiddo's had fun. 

This girl loves playing sports!

And Coop is excited for another year of Cal Ripken!

After some ball we went to the MK Nature Center because the kiddos wanted to see some fish.  

 Uncle Greg surprised us!

 Charlie said his nose felt better with cotton stuck up it.

 

 Worn out!

 Snuggling with Boppi Owen.

Kids had fun putting together this train track and playing with it.  This was Boppi Owen's when he was little.

 Back down!

 On evening we got to see Aunt Patty and Uncle Bill that came to visit from California.  Aunt Patty brought fun crafts! 

 Finished products!  Coop was busy watching baseball games. :)

 And back home!  Coop stayed home a couple days from school after break and mom was down for the next week.  This girl slept everyday for a week.  She even fell asleep in the car on the way home from school. We are finally feeling better and are enjoying the sunny weather!

March was another Birthday Month!

Nate and I just celebrated our birthday's last month.  Nate turned 33 and I turned 32.

 These kiddos love singing and playing music just like their daddy. Coop did not want to be in any pictures  :( 

 Daddy's new coat!  It looks so nice on him!

Nate continued celebrating by working and then coaching Coop's basketball game that evening.

Megan celebrated by going on a full day field trip with Cooper to the U of I Rock Climbing Wall, playing frisbee golf, and visiting the athletic training weight room on campus.  What a workout that all was! 

Checking out the kibby dome!

Ringing the bell in the athletic training room.  :)

We then got to go to pick up Nate in Spokane later that night as he returned from his trip from Guatemala.  Both moms were here while Nate was gone, which was wonderful!  Thank you both!  I finished my last prerequisite for the Walla Walla Community College Nursing Program.  I got an A- in Microbiology, applied to the nursing program, and am waiting for the letter to arrive in the mail.

 Spoiled by family and friends!  Thank you!  Pedicure and cookies from Carly and Starbucks with Tiff the day before.

And a few pictures from Emma's field trip to one of her teacher's farm the same week....

 I didn't get a picture will all the baby lambs.  They came close for a bit then ran off. They were so cute!

 Coop and Char got the day off from school and got to come along!

 Snack time!

 Emma feeding a sheep out of her hand.  It took her a while, but she finally did it!  What a fun week!