April Little Things

Some things that happened around here in the month of April:

Jordan had a choir concert at her school.  They sang songs from Broadway, and it was just wonderful.  She got to sing part of "For Good" from Wicked with a small group.  So proud of her!  Hooray for fabulous music teachers and music in the schools.

Jordan also started up her competitive soccer season.  She has been playing goalie and learning so much. These pictures Tod took of her are some of my favorite.  Ever.  We love soccer.  We love Iowa.  These pictures capture both.

Getting everyone ready for morning church by myself (because Tod is already there) is a huge task...we are always scrambling to the very last minute...but it is so worth the effort. I thought everyone looked so happy on this day...and Ashton and Jordan looked so grown up.  My heart is full.

Cole had kindergarten round-up.  He was so excited and picked out his own outfit for the event.  He strutted into the school like he owned the place. I reflected on how differently I feel as he gets ready to go off to school as opposed to when Ashton did.  I still got a lump in my throat when he went off with the teachers...but I know the excitement and learning that awaits him.  He is ready for the next phase of life. Still, I will miss him so much next year.

We always enjoy celebrating Easter, and this year we studied different events from the Bible on each day of the Holy week.  We also dyed Easter eggs with our neighbors which was lots of fun.

Here we are on Easter morning.

Luke got a major haircut the night before Easter:

Poor Jordan had been gone the whole day before at the Easter Bunny Bash softball tournament...she was so tired but had to pull herself together to get to church.

Our Easter 2014 family photo:

Regan finally got to start softball, and she was ready to go!  She has a great coach and LOVES having her friends on the team.

And Cole started baseball...finally a boy playing baseball...we have waited a long time!

Regan had jersey day at school and wore the Cardinals jersey that Tod got in Korea a few years back.

I have no idea why I don't have many pics of Ashton.  I guess because she is gone a lot.  She has been busy with school and violin and soccer too.  She has also been participating in track...I wish I had some pics but somehow it is just not cool in middle school for your mom to always be snapping photos!  It is hard to believe that 6th grade is almost over...she has done so well.  And no pictures of Tod either...I will have to make sure and fix that for the month of May!