Muddy Buddies

Marcus and Erik love to play in the water and the dirt. Mud is usually involved when they play outside. The two had a blast at the school field day where they played in the baseball field in the mud the whole time.

Making mud for their beep beeps

After playing in the mud at the school field day.

Paddle Board

Mike got a paddle board and loves using it. Its great to have a little lake in our subdivision. He takes the paddle board out while the kids swim at the pool or play tennis next door.

Busy Day!

The kids had a fun busy day. First, the girls had a SEVA swim meet. They both did great and got a few best times. The kids and I then headed to the school carnival where they played games and ate lots of sugar. Then it was off to our Stake Luau with yummy food and fun games.   

Swim  Meet

 School Carnival/25th Anniversary Celebration

 Stake Luau

Tooth Fairy

Natalya lost her first tooth. She has been waiting and waiting and it finally happened. She had a few requests for the tooth fairy when she came. 

Kayaking

Mike rented a couple of kayaks and the family enjoyed paddling around our neighborhood lake.

Spring Soccer

Natalya and Raquel played soccer this spring. Natalya had lots of fun hanging out with her friend Leonidas.

 

Natalya & Leonidas dancing in the field

This is how they spent the last game. Talking instead of playing soccer.

Enjoying lunch after their last game

Outer Banks

Our family plus Grandpa and Grandma Clinger went on vacation to the Outer Banks. We planned to stay a few days but it ended up being too cold. We played for a day and then headed home to Busch Gardens and warmer weather. We did get to visit the Wright Brothers museum and play a little by the water.

Playing on the beach

Grandma and Marcus at Busch Gardens

Picnic at Bluebird Gap

It was a beautiful May day and the family took a trip to Bluebird Gap for a picnic. We ate lunch, played on the play ground and visited the farm animals.

Learning to Ride

Erik learned to ride a bike without training wheels. I can't believe he just turned 3 last month. He has been using a balance bike since last summer and is really fast. He loves being just like the big kids on his bike.

Brothers

Erik missed Marcus when he was off to morning preschool. But he sure was happy when it was time to pick up his brother. They often walked home holding hands. 

Brotherly Love

Gymnastics

Marcus & Erik took a gymnastics class together at the YMCA. They had lots of fun running and jumping around.