Who wants a smoothie? I do!
Smoothies are our favorite snack and the girls love to help make them. They put all the ingredients in and of course like to push the food processor buttons. Today it was strawberries, blueberries, and bananas and they were so good!
This was too funny. The girls came out of the toyroom with babies in their tummies. Caroline said, "I having baby, Mommy!" I love it when they play and have so much fun together!
I did it all by myself!
Looking ornery
Slushies!
A big kiss for a good job Sissy!
Madeline had her first rollerskating experience and she loved it. She was invited to a birthday party and started out very cautious. By the end, she was skating all by herself and loving it. When she found out that the next weekend our church was going, she had to go. Our whole family went. Unfortunately (lol) being pregnant made it so I could not skate, so Denny hit the floor with Madeline. He hadn't lost his touch. He even took Caroline around a few times. Madeline still loved it and boy was she tired by the end! Caroline and I had fun watching and exploring the skating rink. It was pretty dark so the pictures are not great, but it was a really fun family outing!
We share a small herd of cattle with Denny's parents at their farm just south of Des Moines. One of the most exciting times of our year is when the baby cows (or as I have learned calves) begin to be born. Denny's dad is so great. He calls every time a new one is born and asks to speak with the "boss", Madeline. He gives her the report of whether it is a girl or a boy and then she names them. One of both of the girls favorite things to do with Daddy is to go and visit the babies. This was their first visit of the year. I believe this is our first or second calf (either Biscuit or Sophia). Caroline will wake up on these days and say, "I go see Nana, and Papa, and cows and Biscuit!" You should hear her talk about Papa and the cows! Although this is not something that is really in my element, I have to say it is such a great joy to see my girls experience the farm!
Madeline's best buddy is Jack. She is sure they will be married some day after they go to college and get jobs, because he is a boy and he is her friend. So if you here her say she has a boyfriend, it is just that. Jack is a boy and he is her friend, so that is who she will marry some day! Oh, if life could just stay that simple until that day!
Caroline found this magnifying glass in Madeline's "explorer kit" and was just too funny walking around looking at us through it. She would put it up and say "I see you!" and then put is down and laugh so hard. She is just such a happy soul and keeps this family laughing all the time!
