Fifth Grade Field Trip

Going to the zoo on Nick's fifth grade field trip was a very different experience than going with Kai.  Nick and I had fun, but he was the only one in my group!  And since we know the zoo like the back of our hands, we were hard pressed to find new things to do.  We did get to see baby ducks on the Swan boats, though!

He Lives!

"How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
and feel the pride and joy he gives,
but sweeter still, the calm assurance,
this child can face uncertain days
because He lives!"

I forgot my camera, our family pew was a study in dysfunction, we ended up with four extra guests for brunch, everyone got the times wrong - but who cares?  The sun shone brightly on our Ressurection morning.  Christ is risen - everything else pales in comparison!

Busy Busy Busy

We spent the entire Saturday before Easter cooking.  We made and decorated sugar cookies for the church breakfast.  We made casseroles and cupcakes for Easter brunch.  We made pasta salad for dinner.  Oh, and we colored all those hard-boiled eggs.  It was a long, tiring day but relaxing on Easter itself was worth it.

A Sad Goodbye

Honey had been sick for a long time.  She wasn't able to walk easily, and fell down the stairs quite a bit.  Then one day, a lump started growing on her leg and got infected.  We should have taken care of it right away.  But we were afraid of what the vet might say, and worried about the cost.  She was already older than the average lab. I hate to admit, I didn't even think I liked her that much.  But I was wrong.  I loved her.  She was put to sleep today.  I think I will feel guilt and regret forever. I'm sorry, Honey.

Dyeing to Be with You

We miss Hannah so much when she is with her mom in New York.  That's why it's sad that she only got to visit with us for four hours on Friday night before going to spend her spring break in Florida with Barry - and he took Faith and Juli, too!  Still, at least we got to dye some Easter eggs together before they left.

My New Classroom

It may not look like much, but to me, this is one of the most beautiful pictures ever.  Just imagine teaching seventh grade for eleven years in a triangle shaped classroom with no windows, temporary walls, and open spaces where doors should be.  Compared to that, today's tour of the new school felt like winning the lottery.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Nick!  Nick is eleven today.  He celebrated before school with a pile of presents.  He celebrated at school with doughnuts.  He celebrated after school with pizza and cake.  Now he's headed to the movie theater to see the next installment in the Diary of  a Wimpy Kid series. Pretty sweet!