Easter

I just realized I didn't post Easter pictures!

The annual egg dying wasn't quite the same without Luker, but we made the most of it:

The Easter bunny came at night and left a few things for the boys in the morning:

Emmit sure enjoyed his treats!

Gerrit loved his too:

 I was able to get them to sit still for a few minutes to get a photo:

Gerrit refused to wear his shirt and tie (that he picked out). It was very hot in church so he was probably better off in short sleeves anyways!

When Uncle Travis and Aunt Millie came, the boys had an egg hunt outside.

There were more eggs than room in their baskets!

After lunch we walked to the park to try out their new kites - thanks to Uncle Travis and Aunt Millie. 

It was a beautiful day with just enough wind to fly the kites. A wonderful lunch and afternoon with family is always a bonus on a holiday.  

Look Who's 7!

I was home on Gerrit's birthday due to no daycare for Emmit. Gerrit invited us to have lunch with him at school so we brought him Subway and joined his class in the cafeteria. I must say, I'm not a fan of the small tables in the elementary! He even gave me a hug as he headed back to his class! Loved it! I was also able to finish prepping for his party that we had that afternoon (no school on Friday for him made it even better)!

Gerrit had a few friends over to help celebrate his 7th birthday. Luckily, he only wanted his 2 best friends from school and the neighbor boys! He wouldn't wear his "7" shirt I made him to school, but did put it on when we got home so I could get a picture - I even found golf fabric to use for the 7!

His birthday cake was a bunch of cupcakes. I found this idea online and am pretty proud of my first 'decorating' job. 

Goodie bags consisted of a water bottle with airheads in it (Gerrit's favorite candy), chocolate covered Oreo cookies, an extra cup cake, sports themed colored pencils, foam golf balls and golf tees (thanks to the MN Corn Growers!). The tag on them read: Thanks for coming to my par-tee!

A pre-mini golf snack:

Such concentration by Ethan and Gerrit patiently waiting his turn:

Emmit moves his ball right next to the hole:

This was speed golfing at its finest! 

Jacob and Emmit have very similar mini golf styles - put the ball near the hole!

The boys were kind enough to stop for a group photo:

One last attempt at a group photo:

Gerrit and his buddies from school, Ethan and Christopher:

Ethan enjoyed helping Gerrit set up his Hot Wheels track he got from his grandma and GG:

Big smile!

Everyone enjoying their cupcake!