fun in Brown County!

We had a nice little mini getaway to Brown County State Park!

A two mile hike, 

tons of swimming,

a little frog,

lots of "spoons"

and storytimes

beautiful weather,

and a cozy family cabin!

I slept in today, and the kids, they did play

games on the wii and the ipad.

And nothing's been done, and they're still having fun,

but the mom guilt is getting quite bad.

I hear those two brothers making more piles of clutter

And I know they'll need picking up after

Nerf bullets are flying... but nobody's crying,

so far, all I hear is their laughter.

Piano, and chores, and just look at these floors

There's so much round here to be done!

Does it matter, really? Or would I just be silly

to stop them from having such fun?

Drinking coffee, just me, letting kiddos run free,

it's sure to erupt in violence.

But nothing's gone wrong! They're just.. getting along!

To me, this is better than silence.

(Lazy morning 3/5/15)

valentines :)

I forgot to take many pictures, but at least I got this one!
It makes my heart so happy!!!

christmas pics

A few highlights from Christmas break so far!
We have been blessed with so much family time- thanks to everyone who made the trip to IN! 

Christmas break begins!

A special chapel today, and mini Christmas program!
It was wonderful!

Kindergarten: 

First grade:

Third Grade: 

Fourth Grade: 

Sixth grade (Lorraine sheep by the tree);

I didn't get a picture of all of them! I wish I would have!

I LOVE when they come home from school with their wonderful christmas creations! :) :) :)