Kitty Cats at the Art Fair

Anwyn's elementary school hosted a fun Art Fair for the whole family. The school was turned into an open air museum with all of the students art work on display. There was also pizza, crafts, and a book fair. The girls favorite part was getting their faces painted.

Not a box

With the recent remodel of one of our bathrooms we have a few boxes hanging around. The kids have been making good use of them. After some cutting for windows and doors, as well as some decorating and adding of blankets, each child has their own cozy house.

Anwyn's house

Lily's house

Zach's house (Anwyn spent most of Sunday afternoon piecing the scraps together to make Zach his own house)

Zach loves to peek through the windows and drop things inside

They have been having so much creative fun with their houses, Jared suggested we just get everyone a box for next Christmas!

Our pretty rose

 

"This is our pretty rose that Dad got for Mom on Mother's Day". -Anwyn

Sanibel Island

The highlight of our vacation time with the Seamons family was Sanibel Island. After a 4 hour drive south (past Fort Myers) we were thrilled to arrive at a beautiful beach on the Gulf coast. We stayed in a cute little beach house, and it was awesome to be able to just walk right out on the beach. The sand and water and waves were perfect, as well as the countless shells.

Sunset on the beach: pretty much perfect

Fun in the sun

Georgia and Florida Vacation in the Spring

We were so thrilled to have the Seamons family come for a visit in the month of April. We had a wonderful time visiting with them and seeing some of the sights in Georgia and Florida. It was also really great for our kids to get in some fun cousin time, since we don't have that opportunity very often.

We have had some busy times lately, so it has taken me awhile to get around to posting this. But here are just a few of the highlights.

Crescent Beach

We were surprised by the jellyfish that were all over the beach. Jellyfish were new to us in our Florida beach adventures.

Memorial to Nathanael Greene in Savannah, Georgia: Jared had recently read his biography, so it was fun to find his burial place and memorial

  The cannon at Fort Jackson outside Savannah.

 Sentry guard Lily at Fort Jackson

 

 Okefenokee Swamp in Waycross, Georgia

 Strawberry picking in Gainesville

 Florida Museum of Natural History

Cute cousins in the matching skirts made by Aunt Becky

Visiting UF campus

And more to come...

Mother's Day Interview 2011

Today during lunch we conducted our annual Mother's Day interview. This year Lily was old enough to give most of the entertaining responses. As you can tell, Anwyn was not so thrilled about the photoshoot.

How old is your mom?
Lily: 3
Anwyn: Mom is 31 years old
Lily: No, that's how old Zach is.

How tall is your mom?
Lily: same as dad

What makes mom happy?
Lily: Toys
Anwyn: Nice and happy children. Lots of hugs and kisses

 

What is your mom really good at?
Lily: Teaching Primary
Anwyn: Drawing

What is your mom’s favorite food?
Lily: apples
Anwyn: pizza

If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Lily:...a person?
Anwyn: Cinderella...or Pocahontas

 

What do you and your mom do together?
Lily: make dinner
Anwyn: big crafts

What is something that Mom always says to you?
Lily: Thank you

My mom loves to relax by... doing Primary (Lily).

The best thing she cooks is... noodles (Lily) and potato soup (Anwyn).

When my mom shops she likes to buy... milk for Zach (Lily)

My mom’s favorite household chore is... cleaning up (Lily) and dishes (Anwyn).

If she could go on a trip she would go to...the Glenn's house (Lily) and to Canada to see her mom and dad (Anwyn).

 You can read the 2010 version here and the 2009 version here.