Hornaman Easter

So, our Easter did not turn out as we had planned at all. However, all things aside, it was a good Easter. The kids all slept in and then when they were all bathed and dressed for the day, the Easter fun began. Once the baskets were found, it was time to enjoy the beautiful day. The boys had a great time playing bubbles,

and a few rounds of peek a boo...
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The boys had a great time enjoying the good weather and each other. Mostly, Scott and I had a great time watching the boys. The day reminded us how lucky we are to have the gifts we were given. Our lives as a family have always taken unexpected turns, but days and moments like we shared on Easter Sunday help to keep it all in perspective. Life is good and the unexpected/unplanned can bring the best memories ever. I love these boys...

Happy 9th B-Day Eli

On March 28, 2010 my oldest, Eli, turned 9 (I know, this post is behind). Eli spent the weekends at his dad's place, so whe he got home on Sunday, we headed to Grandma and Grandpa Brenke's in Excelsior. The night was complete with cupcakes, candles, and fun.
In addition to spending time with his brothers, Eli also got to spend time with Grandma and Grandpa and his buddies (cousins), Megan and Desiree. Here is a great pic of Grandpa with three of the six grandkids.
Entertainment was not in short supply. Eli's B-day is so close to to Easter that Grandma made sure there were eggs to color. Everybody got in on the fun ...


Megan's hands show that kids had a great time and they were up to coloring all the way to their knuckles ...
But the end product was well worth the mess.
The B-day celebration was a lot of fun and a great way to recognize a special day. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa. Most of all, Happy Birthday Eli!!!

Spring Fever ...

The boys have been just dying to get outside after a long winter of being cooped up. There are days when we have to double check the locks because they will try to let them selves out of the house to bask in the spring sun. This weekend, I could not help bundling them up a bit and taking them outside. We let them out and they had a blast ..
Hunter could not get enough of the spring weather and the open space. He had a blast playing peek around the trees ...

Kellen felt the need to be the director of activites (a true boss even when he is outside). Here is a pic of our little Brutis bossing Hunter, the squirrels, and maybe the ants?

I think daddy had just as much fun as the little guys. Here is a great pic of daddy with his two minions!

Overall, it was a great time outside and enjoying the spring. I think it made Hunter and Kellen realize how lucky they are to have each other. True brothers ... The worst of enemies and the best of friends ... Here they are taking a break from annoying each other and showing how much they love each other.