"Let's Go Fly a Kite"

This has been a really wonderful Resurrection Sunday. We attended early service at church this morning and we sang some of our favorite hymns and you could just hear the rejoicing in the voices of the congregation. I was told the sermon was good, but I was busy in the nursing mothers room with the two boys. (I met some other moms though!) After church we had a lunch made up from several farmer's market purchases from yesterday followed by a truly unhealthy, but yummy lemon cheesecake. Shortly after noon we were on our way to enjoy this perfect weather at Frank Liske park. We really, really like that place! Aaron had bought the kids new kites and the wind was just right. I've never had such luck with kites. Aaron even had our big butterfly kite up rounghly 400 feet! Lots of fun and laughter! After a walk around the lake we saw the paddle boats were operating. Suited up in life jackets we boarded a sparkly red boat built for five. (I wish I had pictures, but my phone was dead at the time.) Aaron and the older two peddled around for a while, but we had no sooner left the dock than we had to turn around. Boating is not Isaiah's idea of fun! Actually, it was the life jacket that irritated him, but the sound of crying was really disturbing the otherwise peaceful lake. Back on shore with a cracker in each hand and he was his jolly self again. :-) It was great to see such family friendly rates. I can't wait to try it again, but we won't ask Isaiah to venture out for some time.

Park Day

We found the nicest park today! The first couple pictures are from this morning when I took the kids up to play. I was so excited to find a group of moms with little ones at the park too. A couple were even home school mamas and invited me to two different co-op activities. I think we're on the fast track to new friends. Rebecca was thrilled to find a playmate her age, though she is still missing all her little girlfriends in Evansville. ( Me too!) Tonight I had dinner ready when Aaron walked in the door so that we would have time to get back to the park. We took the road to the left this time and found a beautiful lake, some nature trails and babbling creeks! There is so much to do and I can't even guess at the number of perfectly mowed green acres. Soccer fields, baseball diamonds, mini gold, paddle boats, sand volleyball, shelters, a barn for rent, tennis courts, four play grounds, walking trails, nature trails, 2 mile jogging track, and fitness course. I see lots of time spent here in the future!

 Rebecca can't wait to paddle boat this summer!

 You can see one of the many shelters in this picture.

 Working those little legs.

 Is there a prettier sound or more peaceful than a creek?

Apartment Tour

Well, its just about done. No curtains yet, but I'm not even sure when I'll have time to get the sewing machine out. I felt like I was doing good to at least get the pictures hung today. I'm ready to move onto new "normal" and making friends! Here is the best I can do at inviting you all over to spend an afternoon with us. If anyone is ever in the area, please look us up for a real visit! :)

 So here we are on the end, our door is first, but our apartment looks out the back. In front of this building is the park and we are excitedly awaiting the installation of all new playground equipment!

 Welcome! Our foyer houses a coat closet, entrance to the garage and a flight of stairs. There is also plenty of room for a bench....a great place to put shoes on little feet. I need to get a lamp down there and the window is now covered in a cool vinyl faux stained glass for privacy.

 At the top of the stairs there is a double window and room for my hutch and one bookcase.

 There are build in shelves on both sides of the hall and if you take the door next to Rebecca you will be in the hall that leads to the kids room. A bathroom and linen closet too!

 Becca and I went with wild colors for their bathroom!

 Happy! Still needs some pictures on the walls....all in good time.

 Kids room sans curtains.

 They love their bunkbed and are so excited to be sharing a room!

 Okay back down the hall.....

 Oh, here are their bedspreads. Yellow is gender neutral, right? Maybe some throw pillows later for identity.

 Living room view from the built in shelves....you can see a peek of the den as well.

 Another view of the living room.

 So many pictures, but I wanted to give a good tour....to my grandparents especially! xoxo

 Okay so standing in the center of the living room and looking back you have the eat in kitchen.

 Its a great sized kitchen for an apartment and the little door is a deep pantry and behind the folding door I have a w&d room. There is enough room to leave a load of laundry on the floor. *wink,wink and shelves to keep my cleaners out of little hands.

 Ordinary stove, etc.

 From the kitchen you can see what is supposed to be the dining room, but we are using it as a den. You also have lots of light from the french door.

 My little reading spot where I curl up each afternoon with tea and a good book......in my dreams! LOL

 The ever important portal to the world....our computer.

 I can't wait to put some flower pots and wind chimes out here!

 View from the balcony of the clubhouse and pool. I love the sound of the fountain on the pond too, very relaxing.

 Lastly, the master bedroom. Roughly the same size as the kids, but much less cute at this point.

 We need some color!

 Door to the master bath, same as the kids, but with a garden tub instead of a regular. We also have a "ginormous" closet that is currently stuffed with an array of disorganized shoes and clothing.

Not a view from here, but I love this pic of the Charlotte skyline!