Valentine's Day

Ellie has had a little crush on a boy named Kenneth in her grade (don't tell I told you). She has been worried about if he likes her or not. But guess what he said on the big day? "I have something to give you at next recess." And this was it!

How cute is that? Here are some random pictures from the last few days/weeks - I will be a better blogger! I am saving up to do blog books 2013 and 2014. Wish me luck and a strong mousing-elbow.
Josh and I trimmed the trees for spring;

 We went to hang out with Uncle Mike and Grandpa. The boys played Risk.

 The girls played Barbies

 Michael, fitting in with neither category tried his hand at basketball:

My big accomplishment today is.....cleaning out the crafty box!

And look what is up and heading - daffodils in the backyard!

And check out what Ellie is working on:   she had been interested in 3-D art for a while, but saw a video on YouTube and it helped her see what to do. (side note, she does NOT watch YouTube)

Chicken updates

Here are some pictures of our favorite pets (the chickens)

:and our next favorite thing: sticks

 Josh built this outside coop for the chickens and they seem to LOVE it!