April

Happy 6th birthday Aaron!

One of Aaron's gifts from us was a kite, and the sod field behind us is perfect for flying it in

Only a few more days to go until the chicks arrive... so the boys thought they'd take the opportunity to sleep in the chicken coop!  It was a wee bit chilly but at least they can knock that off their bucket lists

The kids and I painted Easter eggs with Sharpie markers and drizzled rubbing alcohol over them to make these neat tie-dye style designs

Nate came crying up to me, "There's Playmobil stuck in my nose!"  and sure enough, there was a little connector piece lodged up there.  A quick blow and the bit shot out, and somebody hopefully learned a lesson

On Easter Monday, Mom, Uncle Gord, Aaron and I went for a walk to see the bald eagle's nest in Delaware.  What a neat thing to have so close!

I did some photography experimentation with my phone... this is taken through a pair of binoculars.  Not bad for a phone camera I think!

Another photo experiment.  This is taken using the lens from a laser pointer, placed over the camera lens and laid right on top of a quarter

Dave, Bethany and Leah came for dinner one evening

Spring is coming!  The first flowers poking up out of the ground.  Spring flowers were neat to watch for as it was our first spring in the new house

Enjoying a pancake breakfast on Aaron's 6th birthday

Blogger is being silly and not letting me load this picture up the right way around... these little guys surprised the kids for snacktime at school

Didn't you know?  I am a fairy!  Thanks Aaron!

It seems that Stephen's trouble-making antics are on his older brother's minds as well... "I don't want Stephen to go outside because Stephen will get into trouble"

Dad and Mom, Danielle and Martha came up to visit one day.  This was one of MANY pictures we tried to take with them and the kids on the couch.

Chick day arrived!  The much-anticipated chickies came on Tuesday April 28, one day old.  They were so cute and fluffy!  I loved their sweet little peeps and the way they fell asleep standing up

Hi chickies!  Four white, four honey, three black, two brown/black, and one grey

Teaching them how to drink

Beautiful sunset