Happy Easter!

Easter 2011 - HE IS RISEN!

Good to have the cousins together at Church.

Happy Easter with Grandpa & Grandma Cole

Grandma, Aunt Megan, & Aunt Abbie

We had so much fun at G-Mom & G-Dads.

Ready for the Easter Bunny

Look what we found...CANDY!

Love you Uncle Justin.

The bath before Easter -- love my hair!

Cy and I traded shorts...he loved my pink shorts!

Smile pretty

Thanks Grammy Briscoe for our pretty dresses.

Well, Easter weekend came and went fast. What a wonderful celebration of our Lord! We enjoyed time with G-Mom and G-Dad, Grandpa and Grandma Cole, and all our family. Kate and Cyrus were able to spend the night with Grandpa and Grandma and we had a wonderful Easter dinner at G-Mom and G-Dads. As we celebrate the weekend, we thank the Lord for his ultimate sacrifice for all mankind. Wonderful memories made and time with family is priceless. Kate cried most of the way back to Warsaw...she did not want to go back. I guess the grandparents are more fun than Mom and Dad! Imagine that!! A special thanks to all the family for a wonderful weekend. Easter candy all over the house...ready for halloween.

Grammy Came to Visit from Virginia!

We had a wonderful visit with Grammy Briscoe who came all the way from Virginia this past weekend to be with us. Kate and Kinley loved spending time with Grammy and going lots of fun places. Kate even had got to sleep with Grammy...little did Kate know that Grammy snores when she sleeps. Grammy was awakened the first night to Kate saying..."Grammy stop snoring I can't sleep." Grammy replied..."Kate I am so sorry, I will stop." The night continued and Kate once again said..."Grammy you snore too loud, I am going to go sleep with Mommy and Daddy." Grammy replied..."Kate lets don't bother them...I will wait til you fall asleep before I go to sleep." Oh, what fun we had with that story during Grammy coming to visit. Ha! We had a wonderful visit and appreciate Grammy coming to see us all the way from Virginia. Papaw we missed you and were sorry you could not come. We look forward to spring arriving here at home...SOON!!

March Madness...Ready for Spring!

We went to the Mall this weekend! We had so much fun!

I love riding the Carousel! Thanks Mom.

The only reason to go to the mall...is for this!

Play time is always fun and an adventure.

March Madness! Kansas is in the Elite 8! Go Jayhawks!!

Bath time is too much fun...sometimes!

Food is a good thing...it always puts a smile on my face!

Well...we are still waiting on spring to hit northern Indiana. Temps remain in the 30's and 40's and the girls are ready to get outside. We had spring break at the college this week and we were able to sneak away and go to the big mall on Friday. So much fun (for the kids) for one day...Mom and Dad are tired! Kate loved the carousel and playground! By the time we made it home we all were ready for bed, but not before watching KANSAS beat Richmond to move on to the NCAA Elite 8! Kinley had her well visit this past week and thank the Lord everything looks good. Kinley has not seen a meal she doesn't like, she eats like a horse and she is in the 90th percentile for height right now. Kate is singing in Church tomorrow with her pre-school class. She is so excited to sing with her friends in front of Mom and Dad. Pictures to come!

March Madness & Spring Weather!

Kiddie Kollege Bike Day...look at me ready for the Indy 500!

Kate did great on bike day! No race thank goodness and no wrecks! She is not on the insurance...yet!

Kinley loved watching big sister on bike day at preschool.

Kinley loves Mommy's Coffee! She is learning early!

It was so fun to meet Shanna Zolman Crossley - she plays in the WNBA!

Shanna was Indiana Miss Basketball and holds the Indiana state scoring record at 3,085 points! She averaged 33.2 points per game for 4 years in H.S. Wow! It was fun to meet her today!

Fun at NCCAA Basketball Tourney in Daddy's office.

I can stand up on my own.

Well the snow has FINALLY stopped and we have seen the sun and began to receive the warm weather! PRAISE THE LORD! Only problem...the girls have continued to be sick. Kate is just getting over a cold and Kinley is going through another ear infection. Long days and short nights for Mommy and Daddy. We hope that the warm weather will bring healthy children too! Daddy has the big basketball championship and the girls were able to meet Shanna Zolman Crossley today. Shanna was Indiana Miss Basketball, played at Tennessee, all-time leading scorer in the state, and now plays in the WNBA. She is the chaplain for the tournament and we got to hang out with her today. Kinley continues to grow quickly...crawling everywhere and into everything. She loves to stand up on her own and play with her big sister. Kate has loved all the basketball and happy to get outside to play and rider her bike now. Mom and Dad are ready for their summer vacation already and look forward to spring break at the college next week. We thank the Lord for seeing us through the winter...with spring the Lord makes all things new and display of his might and power are displayed for all to see. We thank God for his blessings! Daddy picked Kansas in his bracket...again! GO KU!!

Please no more snow!

Snow is fun, but I am ready for spring!

I love playing with Daddy in the snow.

My best Frosty impression

Ready to go inside!

I love bath time

Look at me...I can stand up now!

We are ready for spring! Another snow storm hit us this week and with about 6 inches of snow. Kinley is quickly learning to follow her sister...she has started crawling and now must be watched at all times. She is standing up in her crib and standing up in the bathtub. It has been another busy week and we look forward to the spring soon arriving. No more snowmen...ready for lightening bugs!

A break in the Weather!

I hope my last snowman of the year! Go Kansas!

Uncle Doug & Aunt Connie! Thanks for coming to see us!

We love you Uncle Doug!

All the ladies -- we had so much fun!

Go Lancers!

We love you Aunt Connie!

I can stand up now...how fun!

Well...the weather finally took a turn for the better. Kate's last snowman in the backyard took place last weekend...and this week it warmed up and melted all the snow. The change in weather also brought Uncle Doug & Aunt Connie from PA out to visit. What a great surprise for us!! We had a great time together for the weekend and the girls loved seeing Doug and Connie. Mom and Dad were excited too, they were able to get Ms. Stephanie to come over and babysit Sat. night so they could spend time with Uncle Doug & Aunt Connie. Kinley this past week for the first time decided to stand up in the crib to let us know she was awake...looking out she will be jumping out before we know it! A special thanks to Uncle Doug & Aunt Connie...such a blessing to be with you both this weekend. Ready for spring...no more snow!

More Snow!

Mom is ready for spring!

I look like frosty.

Did I get dressed up for this?

This beats playing inside any day.

Cyrus...where are you?

Best meal I had all day!

Grammy thanks for my red jacket!

Too much snow!

Well...another winter mix decided to descend upon Indiana yesterday. Mother nature dumped another 10 inches on us yesterday. Thank the Lord for a snow blower and a warm house. We stayed inside all day and Kate enjoyed getting out with Dad to clear off the drive way in the late afternoon. We can only catch our breath as another round of snow is to hit Monday night. Kate has enjoyed helping Mom do some cooking and she has enjoyed the Wii downstairs. We were able to get out to church today and Kate shared that she learned about Jesus today...no greater words to hear from your child! Happy Super Bowl Sunday to all. Uncle Doug & Aunt Connie...good luck today!