3/11/2011, Day one, Asher and Michelle's visit

What a fun surprise to have Michelle and Asher out for a visit!

 This was Asher's first time on an airplane. He wondered why they didn't go straight up or straight down.  When Michelle explained that would make them crash he said, "yeah, I wanna do that!"

 Avery, Charleigh, and Asher

These kids are ADORABLE!!

 Michelle, Beth, and Chelsea

We went straight to lunch at the Cheesecake Factory - yummy!

 Nathan, Chelsea and Charleigh live about 30 minutes from us.

Nathan and Beth are cousins from the Johnson side of the family.

3/2011, Avery's fun pics

Avery at dance class

Being silly with a fun birthday outfit from Aunt Michelle

Getting fancy to go to the play Madeline with mommy

Birthday party for a new friend Grace

 I love my fancy girl!!

 

2/27/2011, Last day of basketball

Today was the final basketball game.  

Ethan really enjoyed trying this new sport and Mark did a great job coaching.

2/14/2011, Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here is a look back at Ethan's past few years of custom 

Valentine's cards along with the current design.

Kindergarten - 2009

First Grade - 2010

Second Grade - 2011

And this was the box he made to collect his cards this year:

He is very thankful for his creative dad!

2/2011, Avery Margaret, fashonista

Avery loves to try out her own looks!

 She got a haircut with bangs and 

some fun play glasses all in one day!

 She pulled this outfit together all on her own 

and told me I should take some pictures.

 She asked for 10 ponytails as a reward 

for good behavior - Love this girl!!

 

2/14/2011, Joey, Our Valentine

Our home felt too strange without a dog.  The kids have always wanted a puppy they could train.  We were so lucky to find Joey. He is a seven month old, golden (red headed) retriever, very well mannered, and full of energy.  He is very gentle with the kids and loves to run with Mark and me. We look forward to many adventures and memories together with Joey.

 

2/7/2011, Playing with playdough

A fun day with playdough!