Memorial Day 2015

We went to the parade in Jenison with my parents and my cousin, Mike, and his family.  Kate got a ridiculous amount of candy.  I think some of it might mysteriously disappear.  After the parade, we spent the day at my parent's house eating, helping with a few small projects, and playing.  A fun day for all!

sorting her candy:)

While dad's away, the girls will play...

Matt worked Memorial Day weekend, so the girls and I packed in a lot of fun and playing while he was at the hospital:)

Friday night dinner at Smash Burger

Saturday morning bike ride to the park

run, run, run

love for baby Benjamin

Tom and Sarah came over with their kiddos and Livvy was in love with Benjamin! She couldn't get enough of that cute, little boy and wanted to keep playing with him - and putting in his pacifier - all night long.

weekend fun

I love weekends when Matt doesn't work!

Last weekend, he was even home in time for dinner on Friday night, so we celebrated with a trip to Houseman's for ice cream after dinner:) Kate kept sharing her ice cream with Livvy.  So sweet.  These girls are going to be trouble the older they get!

those eyes...

Saturday morning, Kate and I met my dad at DeHamer Bros for mulch.  We dropped off 2 cubic yards at our house, and then Kate and Matt went back for 2 more yards for my parent's house.  I met them over there after Liv's nap, and we had theirs spread by lunch time.  After lunch, we brought the girls home for naps and Matt and I got our mulch done while they were sleeping (thanks for rocking out a 2 hour nap, Liv!).

We got cleaned up super quickly, and met the Johnson's for dinner.  Kate and Haven seriously love each other and had so much fun playing together.  They didn't eat much, but oh well.  We also got to check out their sweet new minivan:)

doesn't get much sweeter than this!

Seriously, thank you, God, for family and friends, and beautiful weather, and time together.  We are so very blessed.

my big hair cut

I have wanted to for a really long time, and last week, I finally donated my hair.  I chose to send it to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, because they provide wigs to the American Cancer Society, so I was able to give away (for free) their wigs when I worked there.  I got 8 inches off the front, and 10 off the back.  I don't think my hair has been this short since high school!

before

bye, bye hair!

after (straight)

after (curly)

spring = planting time!

We planted our our raised beds a few weekends ago, with lots of help from Kate.  I'm pretty sure the only reason she wanted to help was so that she could spray the hose once everything was planted, but she did great.  She helped dig holes for the plants and put all the bean seeds in the ground.

This year, in the top box we did broccoli, cauliflower, onions, Oregano, red peppers, and green peppers.  In the bottom box we did tomatoes, green beans, Basil, and Thyme.  Hopefully we can keep the rabbits out this year!

playing outside

WE LOVE OUTSIDE! Oh, and water too:)