Friends

We babysat for a friend and I just had to take some pictures.  It started because Hayley and our friend's son got into a rubbermaid container together and were just hanging out together. It was just too cute to pass up.  The older boys were next and then the younger boys' picture was staged but I figured they needed to join in on the fun.  The last picture is of Parker and his friends at the AWANA Award's night. 

Hayley & her new bike

Justin and I bought Hayley a bike on black Friday for a good deal.  We decided to give it to her as a early birthday present since you want your bike over the summer not just at the end of August throught the fall.  I brought out the bike and after about two to three minutes Hayley was riding her bike without any of my help.  I was really impressed.  I had to take some pictures to share with you. I thought she looked so cute. 

Easter

We had a wonderful Easter.  We had a home Easter Egg hunt and one at Justin's parent's church which the kids loved.  Hayley definitely understood this year what the Easter egg hunt was about and really got into it.  We of course talked to the kids about what Easter is really about and enjoyed celebrating the fact that our Savior is not dead but alive.  For church we dressed the boys in their traditional Ethiopian clothes.  Parker was given a choice and actually picked it.  I was surprised but happy.  We enjoyed lunch with Justin's parents which made it a relaxing day where we could focus on God and each other.  It was really fun to celebrate a holiday as a family of five.  We are still so happy and thankful that Crew is home with us.