The Other Celebrations of April

 April was another busy month with Zoe and Beach's birthday (we celebrated with the family all together) and our Spring Break trip out West! 

One of Ezra's birthday gifts was a father/son weekend away at camp. 

They stayed in a cabin with some other fellas and had a lot of fun with many different activites!

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We love seeing family at church, even if it is brief!

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Zoe enjoyed some lake time with a friend.

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Selfies found on my phone this month (shockingly few)....

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We are excited that our assistant manager is getting married!  While having a staff game night, we surprised her with a gift and wedding fun as well!

Then we had fun playing some silly games!

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National Honor Society for this beauty!

Proud of my girl!

We grabbed some take out on the way home....

and snagged this fun picture.

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Ezra participated in Run Hard again this spring.

The parents were invited to come to the practice where they earned their shirts.

These guys work hard!

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Shiloh went on her birthday date with Lauren and Josiah.

The majority of this months pictures were had on our amazing out West trip but thankful for these celebrations as well! 

March Full of Celerations!

 March brings in a month of our kids birthdays along with beautiful spring.  Shiloh turned the big 13, Ezra 11, and Zoe 15 (well she is really April 1st).  I was, also, blessed to attend the women's retreat with our church with both my sisters and mom.

We, also, celebrated Glenn's birthday with steak and potatoes at our house!

Handmade cards, always.

Donna made a beautiful cake!

Zoe had selfies with the cake. 😆

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While I stick to my usual drinks while at work, I do like to branch out from time to time to enjoy our seasonal specials!

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Selfies of the month found on my phone....

Cousin even got in on the action when my phone was found during family dinner.

Post workout selfie....sometimes she comes and works out with me.

Surprised me with a photo when I was getting in the car...one of us always gets more sweaty than the other.

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Shiloh's cheer group did an awesome job in their school talent show!

All the contestants.

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While Shiloh was at another cheer event, Zoe got to hang out with a friend and even had a baking competition!

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On a dusk walk and my sweet Zoe joined me.  We enjoyed all the spring that is coming to life!

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Our kitchen renovation started this month, which means it put everything into crazy town.  There was a lot of prep to be done.  We had one more sit at our little table before passing it on. 

This sweet space provided so many great times when my littles were little!  In some way I am so ready for a greatly needed improvements but also grieving an end to an era.

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With so many spring birthdays and business this time of year, we had a celebration of all the March birthdays with my extended family, including Ezra.

And, yes, he did ask for pickles.

From one plant lover to the next.

Shiloh....

and Danielle!

Happy Birthday indeed!

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Shiloh bought Zoe matching PJs for her birthday and had to give them to her early.

Cute girls...

and silly!

Real life!

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With this basement living, as our upstairs is busy with construction....dinner time snagines... how Zoe eats soup.

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Sweet time at my sister Lauren's house, hearing more about their family's future mission. Josiah wanted in on the snuggles—and we’ll take all we can get!

Such a busy month but one filled with much love!