Under The Big Top

We were given tickets to the circus so we went and enjoyed an evening of fun!  We went a number of years ago, but Alayna didn't remember it and Seth wasn't born yet, so they were all excited to experience the circus for the first time and it was fun! 

 I admit, rather than paying $10/light up toy, I went to the dollar store that afternoon and bought glow bracelets and fun little swords.  $5 vs. $30 = money well spent! :)

 This was probably the best act...2 motorcycles with endless stunts.  It was quite amazing to watch!!

The short ride home for the Fargo Dome was filled with silence as the kids were totally exhausted!!

School Programs!

Josiah & Alayna had their school programs this week.  I have to admit, I totally love school programs!  They are not perfect and that makes them all the more precious to me.  

Every year he volunteers to play this instrument...do you know what it's called??  A boom whacker!  No wonder all the boys think it's so cool. :)

A couple days later, our zebra fish with spots rather than stripes (it made sense with the program).  She did an excellent job and was cute as can be...no, I'm not bias at all!! :)

 

 Grandpa and Grandma Holder came to both programs, but I forgot to take a picture of them with Josiah...oops!

Our pretty little girl!!  Great job Alayna!!

A Weekend At Home

Last weekend we enjoyed being at home and began the long awaited job of putting a bathroom in our basement.  I can't tell you how excited I am to have a bathroom down there...it will be wonderful when we are playing down there, when it's used on Wednesday's for our Missional Community, and I'm super excited that it makes it a much more usable space for us to have guest stay over!!  Josiah had his fist lesson in using a saw and then he actually sawed a board for the first time and he did great...even better, he still had 10 fingers when he was done. :)

We also dog sat and Seth was certain that Harley (the dog) told him he wanted to go for a walk and so we did!

Last but not least, I love when sneaky Seth hops into bed with his big brother to sleep with him for the night. It is beyond precious and I can't help but take a picture. :)

My little book worm

She woke up and started reading her book again.  She is so sweet...I love that little girl!

Art class

Today we worked on an art project that I saw online the other day on the Jones Design Company blog.  The kids (and parents) had a lot of fun making our creations.  Seth chose to color and doodle his own creations.

Sleepy heads

Seth went to bed early tonight because of a late night yesterday...apparently he wasn't the only one who needed extra sleep.

Washington DC

Dan had a conference in Washington DC and so we used frequent flyer tickets so that Josiah and I could join him.  Dan was only with us for one afternoon and an evening, beyond that Josiah and I ventured out on our own and we had a great time seeing and experiencing so many different places from our nations history.

Though we couldn't take pictures inside the White House, I'm so glad we got a tour before congress voted to close tours of it.

Overall, we had a blast!  Warmer weather would have been great, but quality time with Josiah was a huge blessing and hopefully it was a trip he will never forget...I know I won't!