Technical Difficulties...

We apologize for not having recent pictures on our blog.  There has been a few issues with the camera chord successfully importing pictures to the computer.  We hope to have pictures of Olivia's second birthday and Jake's birthday party posted by next week.  Of course there would be challenge around a busy time of our year...STAY TUNE!!!

~Chris and Lisa

Happy Easter ~2012

All smiles for church.

Easter baksets with books and goodies to enjoy.

Jake helps Olivia during
the St. Simon Easter egg hunt.

 

On a mission during the 4-5 year
division for the Easter egg hunt.

Olivia's first time coloring Easter eggs.

Coloring Easter eggs.

Spring Has Arrived!

Like most people in the Midwest Jake and Olivia have embraced the warm temperatures in March.  Going on bike rides, playing outside, and going to local playgrounds been part of our weekly routine.  This has been a fantastic start to spring!

Taking time to swing...

Jake's favorite part of spring so far is playing outside!
(Imagine that!)

Such a happy girl

Look at what I found!

Taking a moment from playing around at Snapperz Bounce House.

March Madness!

Since basketball hysteria is the air, Jake is shooting around on a beautiful day.

Jake and Logan after their last basketball league game.

Jake truly enjoyed his basketball coaches.

Olivia playing catch outside.

Taking a break from picking up sticks in the yard.

Hanging out UNDER the kitchen desk.

Someday we could get a good picture of both of the kids smiling and looking at the camera..someday!!!

February Fun

With Valentine's Day over with and Jake's basketball season coming to a close, it will be nice to have some peace and quiet...if that is possible.  Jake has truly enjoyed his basketball experience through the YMCA.  We have been impressed how the program incorporates sportsmanship lessons each week.  Olivia is stating new words every week. This week she said shower and the word quiet.  She is also getting the hang of singing the ABC's. 



Super Bowl!

Jake and Olivia have embraced Indianapolis hosting the Super Bowl.  There is excitment in the air even if the Colts are not playing.  Jake was able to participate at the NFL Experience in the Super Bowl Village.  When we found the kid zone it was hard to get Jake away from the practice field. He just wanted to run up and down the turf and pretend he scored a touch down. The Super Bowl has been a blessing to the city.  We cross our fingers that Indy may host it again.

Jake on the practice field.

Olivia watching and looking.

At the NFL Experience

Outside viewing the huge sign on the JW Marriot Hotel.



Basketball

Jake began basketball through the YMCA league this week.  He is on the Lakers team and has his practice and games on Saturday morning through March.  When asked what was his favorite part of basketball, Jake stated, "Everything!"

Olivia has found an interest in playing on a school desk that our neighbor gave to the kids. She loves to sit on the seat and look like she is in school.  It is precious! Olivia loves to talk...(takes after her mom).  Her favorite thing to do the past couple of weeks is pointing out her nose, ears, eyes, elbow, feet, hand etc...

The famous school desk with chalkboard top.

First basketball practice. Jake was so excited to play.

Watching cousin Emma play basketball.

All smiles with a pretend phone in hand.