April 2022

Jane attended a birthday party at the horse stalls near Belton Lake. All the horses on the farm are "retired" horses of the US Army. Some are grumpy and some of pretty old. But a handful of them will let you ride them and even paint them. Jane was lucky enough to get to ride the birthday horse, which was dressed up like a unicorn. She felt so special!

Easter might have snuck up on us this year! I think we dyed eggs on Easter Sunday... We did have a really nice dinner because we invited some friends over. I made my mom's homemade rolls (which I still can't figure out), ham, sweet potatoes, and green beans. We even ate from our fancy dishes and cups!

I ran another race in Nashville, Tennessee. Jennifer was supposed to join me for this one as well, be she had some medical leave of absence excuse. So I went by myself, as Bryan and I don't have really anyone to watch the girls for a long period of time. Wish we did! 

This was a pretty tough race. I didn't expect so many hill! I did make it under the 2 hour mark- but it was not a PR for me. The scenery was great and it was fun to end at the Titans stadium. 

I visited the Ryman Auditorium  Museum (first grand ole opry) and ate really good food at the food hall across the street. I actually went there twice because of all the available options!

Kate working on some moves at jujitsu.

Jane kicking some side!

Every spring, Northside Baptist Academy puts on a Spring Concert. Both of the girls worked so hard with their musical numbers. We are very proud of them! 

Jane with a few of her 1st grade friends- Riley, Lily, and Abigail.

Kate with her best friend Hadassah.

 

April 2021

 Started the month off with getting my garden ready for the season.  Having a puppy and fresh dirt to dig in DID NOT go well together.  We ended up making a little fence around the garden, which actually helped for the tomato plants and cucumber vines. 

Howie growing like a weed!

Kate helped make some Easter cupcakes for our company coming for the weekend.  Adam, Natasha, and their kids all joined us for the Easter festivities. 

I took the girls rock climbing for the first time and they loved it! Kate will go all the way to the top, but Jane is still a little hesitant to go to the halfway point.  I've tried to make it a point to go at least once a month to help build confidence and a different skill set.

Rebekah

Jane

Kate rappelling

Jane rappelling

Stacey and I at a baby shower for a co-worker.

Lots of my co-workers.

Kate and Jane at a Spring Festival to celebrate Easter. 

Decorating eggs.

I believe the instructions called for putting rice in a bag to make the eggs tie-dyed. 

Looking for hidden eggs Easter morning. 

Found one!

All the cousins and their goodies!

The girls had a Spring Concert at Northside Baptist Academy.  Kate had a couple solos in The Boston Tea Party play.  She was nervous, but does so well under pressure and is excellent at memorization. 

Jane sang the sweetest songs with her Kindergarten class.

Kate did amazing with her songs as well.

Jane with all her little friends.  They adore her the most!

Kate's best friend Hadassah. 

Family pictures at Belton Lake with the bluebonnets.

He just keeps growing!

The Sacred Music Festival at Mary Hardin Baylor College for a piano competition.  The girls were nervous, but did great!

Waiting outside the Veterinarians office to get some shots.  Poor little guy. 

Bryan and I did a little front yard transformation.  The cold winter had killed about 5 bushes in our front yard.  I decided putting rocks would be a great contrast against the mulch and trees.  It was a lot of work, but I think it looks really good.  

Best friends at work.