Fabulous Fun Friday

Every Friday is what is known as "Fun Friday" in the Klauser home. The day is full of doing fun things for Elyse and Caleb. It involves going to the zoo, picnics in the park, sledding, going to the mall or watching a princess movie (after finishing her work). All week I have been telling Elyse that we would go to the Children's Museum. A place where she could run, play and touch everything. She has only been there one other time so it was all new again to her. The reason it was a "Fabulous Fun Friday" besides the fact that the kids did great, and were smiling the entire time, is because Nate surprised us and took the day off to join us. I had the most enjoyable "Fun Friday" I have ever had with my three favorite people in the world today!!! :)

Who knew the littlest things..

...like watching a sister twirl, could bring on the biggest laughs :)

I am pretty sure I have said this before, I could watch these two interact with one another for hours, I love them both so much!!!

Elyse Recommends ~ The Bible

Recently I was talking with some other moms about a good bible for their children. I recommended Elyse's, "My First Bedtime Bible"; it has Old and New Testament stories, colorful pictures, scripture and prayers at the end of each right page. I often find Elyse reading hers around the house and it's a guarantee that you will find us Klausers reading it every night before bed.

Hope your child enjoys it as much as Elyse enjoys hers.

Zoo Day

Today, Elyse, Caleb and I joined Jenny and Aiden for a day at Como Zoo. Not only was the weather perfect so were the kids. We had obedient, happy and respectful children. I asked Elyse what was her favorite part at the zoo, and she said, "Seeing Simba and Nala with Aiden." :) Thanks Jenny and Aiden for a great morning, hope to do it again soon!

(Poor Caleb, he spent his first time at the zoo asleep in his stroller.) The kiddos laughing at the polar bears swimming in the water. One of my favorite animals to see at Como, the giraffes.

Play and Eat

Today, the moms and kiddos came over for a perfect playdate outside. It was rather low key, playing with toys or the swing set as well as having a nice and relaxing picnic.

All TEN kiddos,
For fun, "The Original 5": Aiden, Willow, Mari, Elyse and Mason
May 2009:
May 2010:
May 2011: (Mari decided to change it up a little this year)

Caleb is 5 Months Old

Happy 5 month birthday to my happy, easy going, cute as a button, and growing up way too fast big boy!

Caleb, we love you so much and everyday thank God for you!

Girls' Night

Last night, I had the privilege to hang out with some of my favorite ladies in the world. The night reminded me of a teenage sleepover, minus the sleeping. We spent the night eating yummy food, hand waxing, toenail painting, movie watching, and of course, doing lots of laughing and talking. Overall, it was a perfect and well needed night. Thanks ladies for so much fun and thanks Nicole for hosting.

left-right: Stephanie, Kelly, Jenny, Sarah, Angela, Natalie and Nicole
Special thank you to the dads for watching the kiddos for the night!