May

So far May has been a very rainy month around here.  That has meant two things for us.  First of all we have been spending WAY too much time inside, and second we are enjoying every minute we can be outside to the fullest.  Here are a few pictures of all of the fun we have been having.

 The munchkins have been spending a lot of time

reading during all the rainstorms.

 We have taken quite a few picnics to Chain O'Lakes and then

hiked and played on the playground.  It is currently the kids

favorite place to be on sunny days.

 I enjoyed a very nice Mother's Day this year.  We spent

time with my mom and mother-in-law, and I even got my

oatmeal in bed in the morning.

 Here they are enjoying the sunshine in the backyard.

 The farmer across the road actually got his

field planted which meant free entertainment for

the kids.

 Uncle Tedd and Aunt Jess came over for a visit

and some block building last week.  We found out

that Uncle Tedd is quite the builder.

 Here is Maggie by Uncle Tedd's tower.

 Ben recently earned a day where he didn't have to

take his nap, so we went to the backyard and took some

pictures of him.

We also squeezed in a weekend camping trip to Chain O'Lakes.

The kids had a blast playing at the playground, playing with

Grandpa and Grandma Gaerte, taking walks, paddle boating, and

celebrating with Uncle Tedd before he leaves for the Army.  More pics are coming

soon of Uncle Tedd's going away gathering.