Fire Convention

In Indy they have a fire convention downtown. Calvin took some classes there this year and on Friday they have a cookout. It was a really pretty day so we decided to go and meet Amy, Dennis, and Ty Black there. They also have a pumper pull, where the teams pull an old fire truck. The kids enjoyed that. We also got to see some of the guys that Calvin went through training with. It is always good to see friends that you don't see often! I always share the sweet pics but I couldn't resist this one. I didn't even know that she did this until I uploaded my pics. Ayden didn't even complain. That onery little girl.
Right after the first picture, Ayden jumped off the front step and Mya thought she would do the same. Needless to say, she landed on her head. OUCH! This was all going on while we were getting ready to go downtown. Never a dull moment.

Ayden watching the drummers at the cookout. He said " When I get big and I am a firefighter I am going to be a drummer!"

Mya enjoying the hot dogs!

Before the jump! Aren't her pigtails cute!

Watching the drummers!

Drummers!

They had a parade with the bagpipes too. It was really neat. Mya, Ty and Ayden loved it.

Mya and Ty

Think Pink - Race for the Cure

Well Mom and I and several other friends ventured downtown for the Race for the Cure. I have done it for several years now but this year was extra special because my mom, who is currenly battling breast cancer was able to join me. The weather was absolutely beautiful which made the day even better! There is pink galore, as you can see!

40, 000+ people

Mom, Jena, Karen, Jenny T, Brooke, Jenny, Kim, Cindy, Barb

Back: Christina, Rachel, Jena, Kim, Jenny, Barb, Mom

Front : Jenny, Karen Amy, Bridget, Brooke, Me, Cindy

Me and Mom

I walk in celebration of My mom!

The Pink Parade of Survivors

Even the elephant was wearing pink

All the survivors walked behind their year signs. Amazing!!

Mom is going on 1 year and Barb is going on 4 years!

The kids got surprises when they got home

Mom and the kids

and Me

Real men wear pink!

Mya enjoying her boa!

Easter

These are some of the pictures of the kids on Easter and of us coloring easter eggs. Ayden had alot of fun coloring the easter egss and decorating them. Mya even put some stickers on the eggs!

Branson

We took a trip to Branson, MO with 3 other families over spring break. 8 adults and 12 kids. Here are a few highlights from our trip. We had a really good time and hope to take a trip like this again! Mya checking out the butterfly
Watching the fire and light show

Ice cream Party

Watching a 3 D movie

At the butterfly palace, before the attack of the butterfly

Playing at the park

12 kids

The gang

Ryan, Kim, Me, and Kristie

This and That

These are just some random pictures of the kids that I thought would be fun to share! Hope everyone is doing well! Mya watching Pawpaw and Ayden
Pawpaw and Ayden playing in the snow

Ayden wanted to borrow Grandma's glasses so he could look like Leo from Little Einsteins

Mya got this chair from Aunt Marcia and she just loves it!

My big boy!

They are actually both looking!

Mya enjoying the outdoors!

Mya wearing Grandma's hat

The best for last....Mya's new hair! Ha. She thought she was so cool . We were all cracking up!