More of the Monster Party

Jadon has been showing a lot of interest in soccer, so Brian and I gave him a pink soccer ball and a net.  He received a lot of nice games and toys from his friends, too.  After opening gifts, the kids enjoyed cupcakes and ice cream.  I decorated them to look like monsters and each kid got to pick the one he wanted.  That was a big hit.  After their treat we played out in the backyard.  The boys had lots of fun playing in our big sandbox with all the trucks and buckets.  They also played with Jadon's new crouquet set and beanbag toss from my parents.  Jadon and Brecken were playing soccer, too.  Everyone had fun, especially the birthday boy!

The Birthday Festivities Begin

Jadon got to wear a Birthday crown at Preschool today and pass out treats to his friends.  The class sang Happy Birthday and Jadon got to show off his new skill of holding up 3 fingers.  

Niabi Zoo

On Wednesday, Amie and I took the kids to the Niabi Zoo.  It was a beautiful day and the zoo is free all week for the opening of the season.  The kids really enjoyed seeing the monkeys because there were two babies in the exhibit.  They enjoyed the Carousel, too.  They were laughing and squealing as they went round and round.  We love having cousins closeby and doing fun things like this all throughout the year.

Easter '09

The kids woke up to find that the Easter bunny had delivered some baskets and hidden eggs around the house.  Jadon got some Matchbox cars in his basket which successfully distracted him from the candy and kept him entertained all day.  We had a special breakfast with Deb and then went to church.  Harvest Time had a great service which included a choir, drama, and a joyful message.  Then we went to Dan and Betty Jones' house for Easter dinner.  I made Bunny cupcakes for the kids.

Easter Cont'd

Larry and Cindy planned a backyard Egg Hunt for the kids.  The kids were thrilled and it was nice getting outside.  We really enjoyed our Easter with the Jones family.  

Down She Comes

Jadon and Friends

This week there were some special visitors in Jadon's class, three baby chicks.  Jadon has been learning a lot about Spring.  

Today he went to his friend Eli's birthday party.  This was the first kids' party he's been to and he had lots of fun.  He played many dinosaur related games, did a craft, and enjoyed special treats.  He was very excited to see Eli open a motorcycle toy and he promptly reminded Eli that he needs to share.  It was funny.