Easter Fun

Our morning was packed full of fun Easter activities.  We started off at our church where we did lots of Easter crafts, dressed up and ate yummy empty tomb snacks.  After that we headed over to Caleb's preschool for some Easter games and our annual Easter egg hunt in the ball pit.  Overall, our morning was full of fun, fellowship and family.  Such a great way to kick off the week leading up to Easter.

License Bureau

After dropping the two older kids off at their schools, the younger two were dragged to the License Bureau with me so I could get my drivers license renewed.  I was dreading this day since I got the postcard.  Not because it costs money or involves a horrible picture, but because of the long lines and slow service that usually occurs.  Well I was beyond grateful today as there was only one other person in there, and both Kallen and Ian were amazing!  They sat in their chairs, wrote in their saftey swim book with their green flower pen, laughed and sang to one another.  Now I just hope my drivers license turns out as great as the experience to get it was.

 Both lefties???

Celebrating Kallen's Birthday

Last Saturday we spent our afternoon celebrating Kallen turning 3 with family.  Kallen wanted a tractor party, so that's just what he got.   It was very low key but perfect.  Kallen got to decide how he wanted his party to go; so he obviously picked opening gifts first, :) followed by singing "Happy Birthday" and eating cupcakes.  We then spent the rest of our time playing either with all his new stuff or outside.  Overall, he was full of smiles the entire time! 

Then yesterday on his actual birthday, he had some of his closest friends come over for some morning play, lunch and more cupcake eating.

Happy 3rd Birthday, Kallen

Three years ago today God blessed me with a gift that I swore would never be given to me, the gift of childbirth.  I can remember it as if it was yesterday.  Kallen Samuel was laid in my arms by his own dad and tears rolled down my face as this little boy was welcomed into our family.  He is and will probably always be our ornery, spunky, chatty, helpful, intelligent and joyful boy that we love to pieces.

Happy 3rd Birthday, Kallen!

We love you to the moon and back.

Preschool Helper

One of my favorite things about being a mom of a preschooler is being the helper for the day.  I got to help Caleb's teachers wherever needed, but spent majority of the day playing with Caleb.  It was so enjoyable to watch him do his thing during class as well as interact with his classmates.  We sang, danced, prayed, did art, played inside and out, and ate snacks.  On the way home, Caleb thanked me for going, when I should have been thanking him first for sharing his day with me.

Free Cone Day

Today Dairy Queen celebrated 75 years and offered every person a FREE cone if they asked for one. Us Klausers don't usually pass up on anything free, especially ice cream.  So we headed to our local DQ, got our cones and enjoyed every bite of them after eating our dinner.   Thanks DQ!

Grandpa and Grandma Weekend Visit

Nate's parents came up last Friday to spend the weekend with us.  The time went by way too fast.  We spent our day going out to eat, playing lots outside, shopping and hanging out.  Once again Nate and I messed up and left our camera on the shelf.  At least we captured one of all six together (not the best thanks to Ian, but it's better than nothing).

Special thanks to Grandpa and Grandma Klauser for coming up and spending time with us. 

A Glimpse of Spring

With predicted temps in the sixties today, it was no surprise that the kids eagerly grabbed their helmets, hopped onto their riding toys and spent their morning outside.  And I am beyond confident that they will be begging to do the same right after naps. :)  Something about no school, sun and warm temps that makes me happy all day long.

"You've Got a Friend in Me"

Today the boys decided to pull out their Buzz and Woody costumes.  I couldn't help but start singing in my head, "You've Got a Friend in Me".  I hope their relationship continues to be more than just a sibling bond; I hope it's a long lasting friendship like Buzz and Woody's.

 Just for fun, the two at Halloween 2013

Fresh Snow

Besides the obvious being able to play in it.  The benefit of having fresh falling snow, Nate has to snow blow the driveway which means the boys are staying still, happy and occupied for at least fifteen minutes.

Tot Time

We recently have become YMCA members, and a major perk besides the pool is getting free admission to, "Tot Time".  Tot Time is their weekly program for children preschool and younger that involves lots of riding toys, balls, climbers and games.  It's also located very close to Caleb's preschool, so while he is there it is a perfect thing to do with Kallen and Ian.  They both have so much for there.  May not think so from the first picture of Ian below; but he is mad because I took out his paci (prevents him putting things into his mouth) and made Kallen stop pushing him around so I could capture a picture.