Harvest Time

Lucky for us this is a farming community. I made a call to a friend of ours who has a farm south of town to see if Kyler could come out and watch them cut wheat. Not only did he get to watch them cut, but he got to ride in the combine! He was so excited to cut the wheat and put it in the grain truck. He was quite the farmer. He talked about it for the rest of the day!!!! Sissy also got to ride in the combine and she was quite impressed as well.

Softball

This year Madeline decided she didn't want to play coach-pitch softball but wanted to play the "real" thing. She has found it is a lot of standing around as mostly there are lots of walks and strike-outs and very few hits. We are all adjusting to the longer season and going two nights a week to the ballfield rather than just one. We also have to travel to other towns to play games. So far she hasn't gotten a hit yet and has made it all the way around to home plate one time. She mostly plays centerfield as she is one of the youngest on the team.

Spring Recital

Madeline completed her fifth year of ballet this year. Following the spring recital she received a Five Year Trophy. She was very excited to get it. This year she performed in four numbers. She was in the opening number and the finale, as well as her own dance class and a duet with a boy from her class at school. It was a very hectic weekend as it was the same weekend as state track. Dad and grandmas had to get all the costumes around and do hair and make-up. Mom made it just in time to watch her first number!!!!

Late Snow

March 28 brought a late snowstorm. We enjoyed the day sledding and building a snowman. The kids even helped dad shovel the driveway! Of course, the snow quickly disappeared with the spring weather, but we enjoyed the day of snow filled activities.

Farewell to Cassie

On May 2, we said good-bye to our dear family dog, Cassie. She had just turned 11. For those who knew Cassie, she always struggled with weight. Recently she had lost several pounds (around 30) and wasn't eating very well. She spent most of the day laying around. It was very tough and we miss her a lot. We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful dog.

Mr. Councilman

Travis has joined the political world. He decided to run for city council and was elected in early April. He will be sworn in at the May meeting and will serve a two year term. His campaigning consisted of participating in the St. Patrick's Day parade and a few newspaper ads. Next stop ... the White House!!

Nebraska Spring Game

On April 18 we attended the Nebraska Spring Game in Lincoln. It was a beautiful day for a football game. Both kids enjoyed the atmosphere. During halftime Travis took the kids out on the football field. They got to stand on the "N". The kids also enjoyed spending the night and swimming. We enjoyed the family time!

This was strictly for the kids. Seriously it was!


Future Herbie Husker


Loved Herbie!!!


Kyler was intrigued by Lil' Red. Aren't we all!!


Kyler enjoyed watching his DVD's like his big sister.