Week in Indiana

While Heath was out of town for his regional meeting, I took the ladies up to Indiana for the week. We had a great time seeing family and getting in lots of play time with cousins!  We were also able to take in a few ballgames and cheer for Nathaniel, Lucas, and Leah. The girls were also excited to be able to ride in the tractor a couple of times to help drill beans with Grandpa. In the middle of the week a cold front moved in...I had to make a trip to the store because I did not pack enough warm clothes! All in all we had a great week back home and are always a little sad at how fast the time goes. Here are some pics from our fun!

Our first night in town the Alwines had us all over for dinner

Apparently someone needs a sandbox!

Love this girl's style!!

Getting a boost from Uncle Chase

Someone thought she was pretty big stuff!

I was so glad we were able to be at Dad & Mom's church for their groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition

Proud of her castle

Huddy Buddy came to play

Look at that hair!!

Lyla couldn't wait to hold him, love this pic!

These boys!

Front porch sitting with Grandma

Watching Leah play T-Ball

Pretty ladies in yellow

 Go Leah!!

Now at Nathaniel & Lucas's game

Lucas playing catcher

Go Nathaniel!!

Maybe it got so cold this week because there were two Elsa's!!

I had quite the conversation with this little babe

Tractor time with Grandpa

Watch-out! Lyla is driving

Farm talk

We stopped by to visit Great Warners

I was trying to get a group shot at Nathaniel & Lucas's game, but someone wouldn't sit still!

Let's Go Boys!

Big Stuff

Playing at Grandma Goodmiller's

Erica and the twins came to Grandma's too. Here is Jacob

Here is Sam

I can't help but smile and think of my Grandpa with these little people lined up by the door with their balls ready to go!

I put them to work cleaning off all the "helicopters" from Grandma's patio

Having a picnic after all their hard work

Thanks for lunch, Grandma Goodmiller!

One last tractor ride with Great Warner

Love this picture!

I had the great idea to teach two two year olds and a four year old how to play Uno...

It was a long game... At one point Noah grabbed my arm and said in his sweet, DEEP voice, "Aunt Kari, we have to do whatever it takes to win!" LOL!

Little Gym Awards Day

This last Thursday morning Lyla had her last Little Gym class for the session. They always have a little awards ceremony for the last class. I have signed her AND Kately up for a summer class but I think this may be Lyla's last session here. She has loved it and has learned so much. It has also really built her confidence and allowed her to make some great friends. I'm thinking she may be ready for a dance class though...since we are always in performance mode! :)

Lyla and her friend Darci with the parachute

This girl loves the high bar!

Getting her award

The whole class

Singing their goodbye song

Proud of this little lady!

Mother's Day

I had a great day and was spoiled rotten by my little family. The ladies gave me a beautiful bouquet of flowers before church. After church, we went to Westborough for a delicious brunch buffet and then Mama was treated to a massage while the little ladies napped. I finished my day with a lovely visit to Minnie's Boutique where my hair was styled by the best stylist in St. Louis! Thank you, Heath and girls, for a great day. I thank God every day I get to be your Mama! Also, Happy Mother's Day to my Mom! We missed you!

My world!

My wonderful stylist! :)