Aquarium 4-6

fish, birds and reptiles:) A very large reptile in particular is who we went to visit. Mighty Mike is an 800 pound alligator who was very large in life.

Blackberry jam

We had some company yesterday that gave a very convincing speech on how easy it was to make blackberry jam. So since blackberries were on sale we decided to give it a try. First, gather all your materials. Second, read the box for the easy recipe. Third,mix it up.Finally, either pop it in the freezer for the freezer recipe or boil it to seal the cap. We even used slightly less sugar than what the easy recipe called for and it turned out pretty tasty. The jam smelled so good. It was fun and easy and the Doll enjoyed the jam so we will most definitely be making many more flavors as the summer heat produces the berries:)

SkeeBall

daddy date dave and busters

Garden

Our Spring project is a garden to cover the swamp piece of the yard. Every time it rains, this side of the yard is just a marsh. So step one: build a box for the garden. Step two: order 5 cubic yards of dirt. Step three: haul dirt to box. Step four:  rake out to level. It took a couple of days, but we are very happy and excited to have fresh produce later this summer. Some of the plants we have started as seeds, like corn, cauliflower, peppers, carrots, and  onions. 

Story time music

Shaker eggs, Rhythm sticks, and Jingle bells~ now who wouldn't enjoy a half hour of that? We just always have a fun time at the library. They offer such great fun things for the children. 

Zoo with friends

We spent some time with our friends at the zoo and almost rode the train. It turns out that trains have to be serviced every once in a while. The expressions on their faces were quite opposite this photo when we had to deboard the train. We found a caterpillar to that was passed around, that was fun. The bug house was fun because some of the bugs had little baby bugs.

Train ride~almost

Caterpillar

checking out the bugs

Palm Sunday

Hosanna
There sure is something special about seeing the children parade down the church with the palm branches that connects you to the Holy Week. We enjoyed hearing them praise God with music after their parade. Such sweet voices.