Let the games begin!

So I am WAYYYYYYY behind on my blog... it's been a whirlwind around here lately. We got to Spring Break and then Whammo... life got crazy as spring sports started. Elise is doing softball this spring, it's her first time playing and so far she likes it.  She typically has 2 games and a practice every week so yep.. 3 nights a week we are on the fields.  Then Lauren has soccer practice with games on Saturdays.  I love to watch them play but I hate to say it.. glad the seasons aren't too long!

Elise got to play catcher in their third game.  It was a little dangerous if you ask me.. the girls are playing fast pitch all ready and Elise doesn't catch that well.. but she survived and it was only one inning... phew!

Best buddy Paige Peterson.  Paige pitched against Elise.. it was fun to watch!

Elise's first time at Catcher

Spring Break ~ Water Park

We stayed at the Radisson near the Mall of America.. I was impressed, I really had no idea how big it was in there!



Fun bunk beds!!

Lauren waiting for the body surfing.. it was really cool.. if nobody else was in the place.. I would have totally done it!

The Lazy River

Charlie wasn't so sure about all of this at first.. but in not time at all he was running back to the top of the slides and having a blast!

Elise and Charlie on the slide!

Not sure who is in there.. it's one of the three!

All 3 crashed!  But they were all laughing!

I am pretty sure this is Charlie!

Elise and Charlie patiently waiting for 9:00 am to get here!

Charlie pouting because he has to stop playing and get his picture taken!

My girls!!!  They are just growing up way too fast!!

The Big Bucket Dump!

And they are all laughing !

It was a great weekend in Minnesota.. we will for sure need to come back to the water park... it's a nice break from the cold and snow! 

Spring Break ~ 2014

My sister Mollie and I took the kids to Minnesota for spring break. (yes we went north, not south). We spent the night visiting Grandma and Grandpa Divine, had a birthday party for Grandpa (Happy 71!) and hung out before we ventured to the Radisson by the Mall of America to swim at the water park.

Chocolate cake time!



Wrestle mania while Mollie and I watched the ISU/KU game.. yeah Cyclones!

I have to admit.. we have adorable children!!

Off to the water park!!

BIG 12 CHAMPS!

Dance Party USA

It got a little crazy in the house.. with cabin fever and all.... they crack me up!!

Lauren's BUGZZZZ Concert- Second Grade

Lauren the butterfly

Lauren had her speaking part and did awesome.. and the little girl that talks after her... melt my heart miss Calie.. that little voice is so dang cute

McKenna and Lauren

Best Friend Faith!

Iowa Energy Performance

Elise's FAVORITE coach.. Miss Holly.. these two are trouble together.  It's so nice when an adult takes a vested interest in your child and is a true friend to them.. love this gal!

This supposedly is her last performance. She didn't want to cheer next year.. but she is starting to waiver... we will see what the final decision is!!

Elise is the last segment.. the Iowa Energy sent this video to our coach.  She is in the Gold Squad and starts on the far left, mid way back.  It was a fun night for the girls!!

Elise's BUGZZZZ Concert

The third graders school concert this year was a bug theme and it was so.stinkin.cute!!
Paige, Elise, Saydie and Natalie

Natalie the Dragon Fly and Elise the Bumblebee

Mrs. Peterson and Elise- she rocks!

Kristen Weidner, Elise and Paige

I must say... everyone was adorable in their costumes.. but Elise in those sunglasses was priceless!!!!!