It's Windy and Cold Today

2011 Feb 204, originally uploaded by counsel14.

Ok, it's only 60, which isn't quite "cold," but it is chillier than it has been. I thought Katelee captured this sentiment well.

Easter Block Party

We live in a wonderful neighborhood, and we have been able to get to know our neighbors with some fun backyard parties.  Today was an Easter celebration, which translated into wonderful BBQ, super side items, delicious desserts, chaotic kids running everywhere, and (of course) an Easter egg hunt.  The girls had a blast and may have gone into sugar shock several times throughout the night. 

Bug of the Day

Momma Spider?

Bugs

The girls are on a kick of collecting bugs -- mainly roly poly and little black beetle bugs.  Similar to kids hauling a cat all around the house, our girls practically maul these little bugs as they pick them up and put them down and pick them up again.  They generally want to put them in a glass or container and keep them.  We have a "no bugs in the house" rule, as well as a "let them go before you come in" policy.  Today was the big one in terms of bug collection though.  In fact, I believe Olivia named him Black Eyes.  I'm not totally sure what it is . . . beetle?  roach?  water bug?  Not sure.  But, he did his time in the cage, and then he was released to the wild back yard.  Who knows, maybe he'll be caught again another day.

Saturday

The girls had a wonderful day of playing today while the parental units dashed East.  Thanks to Miss Abbey, Olivia and Katelee hooked up with some other children and had their first (of several) Easter egg hunts today.  They also managed to get transformed into butterflies.  They were a bit reluctant to wipe their slates clean before bedtime.  Meanwhile, Mark & Courtney picked up an old friend from the airport, enjoyed some good Japanese hibachi, made a quick jaunt of shopping, and cruised back to Clovis.  All in all, everyone had fun!

Kids, kids, kids . . . and a ball

It has been a while since our last post mainly because we've been quite busy.  Courtney has been playing nanny/babysitter for some kids lately.  It has been fun having all the kids, and the girls love the extra playmates.  But, it does take some extra time and attention.  We did find enough time to finally get the tether ball up and going.  Grandma Donner actually called a tire company and had them send a used tire over.  Then, we filled it with concrete and let the ball whirl.  The kids have had a ball!