Catch Up

Sorry for the lapse in posts, we are having some technical difficulties with the internet on the desktop computer at home. Because of this, I haven't been able to upload photos. Which, effectively shuts down the blog. Huge apologies...

As for everything else, I think the weather here has finally evened out. (I haven't had to run any more mixed loads of mittens, coats and shorts) And we have finally gotten to take the camper out. A full month later than last year!

The kids have been celebrating the wonderful return of spring. We have been spending most of our time outdoors. The kids have even had plenty of time for patio art.

Two weeks ago, we were even able to spend a warm afternoon at the zoo. The zoo was filled with baby animals. An overwhelming favorite was the baby giraffe. The Crazies even made it almost six hours before wearing out. And even through all the crying and fit throwing at the end of the day. They still didn't want to leave.
Sofie loved the guinea pigs in the Children's Zoo. Upon arriving home, she asked Daddy if she could get a guinea pig of her own. Daddy asked her who would feed it. She replied "I will". Then he asked, "Who will give it water?". She eagerly responded, "I will". Then Daddy asked "Who will clean up all the poop and pee?" She responded "Mommy!"...

The kids favorite part of the day was the train ride.
I love this photo! Rylan makes the cutest faces. It reminds me of the photo of Ry and Elise from Kansas City.
Last weekend, we took the camper out for the first outing of the season. We camped at Jellystone in Eureka, MO. And spent a day at Purina Farm's Easter Village with the Humes family. It was our first visit to Easter Village, and we were quite impressed. The Crazies got to hold puppies brought in from the APA. And Purina had tons of other baby's to see and hold.

The baby lambs were a little skittish, but allowed for a quick picture.
The rabbits were much friendly and the Crazies were able to hold and cuddle them.
Sofie waited in line to hold one of the puppies.
Elise, Chloe and Noah petting a baby bunny.
Noah and Claire looking at the baby bunnies.
Sofie, Rylan & Noah got to meet Yogi at the campground.
The day we returned from camping, the kids spent the morning in the backyard. They emptied the toy box, and turned it into a snake enclosure. Then they set about catching as many snakes as they could find. They caught 15 garter snakes!!! Here are a few of the catch...