I found this three wheeler and all of the kids loved it.  The back wheels spin 360 degrees so when you stop and you spin in a complete circle.  I have even taken a ride or two. 

Mr C. working on his tractors.

A little puddle jumping

4/21 Week Review:

Playtime Saturday morning.

Audrey wear a headband nearly everyday.  When she puts her hat on she still wears it.  I think it's pretty cute.  Hey, at least she doesn't lose them!

Bundle up and ride the gator.

Saturday night Josh and I went to MOTION, a fundraiser for the DLCCC. 

The theme was 80's Prom so we dressed as a preppy 80's couple.

Tuesday night we ate at Marco and played and had story time at the Becker Country Museum.

Nora was on a mission to destroy all of the magazines.

A little play before story time.

Friday after work....spring ARRIVED!! 

It has not hit 50 degrees since last fall and mother nature finally gave us a break, it was 60!!!

The driveway is a little muddy, Josh didn't mind.....I did :)

Saturday we headed into town for the Bike Rodeo. 

Saturday afternoon we had the Moen family over to play and for a BBQ.

 

Weekend review

Storyland - A Trip Through Childhood Favorites

This weekend we took a visit to the Becker County Museum for the Storyland - A Trip Through Childhood Favorites exhibit.

There was a cute exhibit that all of the kids enjoyed and a true memory of the books Josh and I remember reading.

Lots of Barbies lately!

The prince (Ken) trying to decide which princess he wants. 

Josh stated one time he couldn't play barbie with Audrey because boys don't play with dolls, so the next time Audrey and I were out, we bought him Ken so he can play now :)

Audrey is addicted to Cinderella.

Heart Walk Bake Sale

 On 4/15 BTD is having a bake sale for raise money for the Heart Walk.  Audrey is helping me make yummy pretzels covered with caramel, nuts, coconut and chocolate.

a little brother/sister fun time



16 inches of new snow and 30+ wind gusts TODAY = blizzard!!! 

and it's still coming down at 10:00pm.

This morning we went to church and it was snowing but by the time we were on our way home the snow was REALLY coming down.  Josh took the tractor and did a run around 2:00 and by the time we went out to play at 4:00 his tracks were completely covered. 

He will have a nice project tomorrow.

 

Out the back door, we could barely see the lake - 140' away.

Detroit Lakes - they call it HOME!

It's official!  On Friday, Feb 1, 2013 Grandma and Grandpa Hochgraber moved in (at least a few items) into their new home in Detroit Lakes!!!  That's right, G & G will be 15 minutes away instead of 1 hour and 30 minutes.  They will not live here permanently until this summer but now when they come to DL to visit, they can stay in their own home.

We celebrated by going over to their house after work and having Pizza Friday with them and Uncle Ben.  The company was great, but pizza was another story - see pictures below.  We are still not sure what happened, but we made memories!

This room is slated for the playroom.



 

Here is what happened to the pizza, again we are not really sure, but we are sure the pizza pan started to burn.  The next picture only shows a glimpse of how much smoke was in the house. 

This is not a bad picture, it was just that smoky!

Hanging out around the.....table?

 Making Daddy proud playing catch.

Nora - crazy busy.  Since she is officially walking, she is on the go and as you see below, our little dare devil or likes to be tossed around.





Creighton - had a tough day.  He was ready to go to bed but he just sit an play quietly with a drum lid until it was time to go.

Welcome to Detroit Lakes Pat & Keith, 

we are all so happy to have you here!



Audrey's calender to plan the week.  We write down what we did or use stickers to symbolize church, Sunday school, being a good listener - you got the point.  It's fun to put on stickers, stickers, stickers!

let it snow....let me use my toy, FINALLY :)  We got 12" on snow and Josh was up at 5 am blowing the snow with a smile on his face.