Max's soccer class

Max had his first soccer of the season a coupe weeks ago.  It's an eight week long session similar to the one he did last spring.  It's still a class for 3 and 4 year olds so now he's one of the older kids in the class.  He is doing a great job and really seems to enjoy it!  It's a very fun class with lots of games and learning basic skills.  He enjoys everything except "The Fox and the Hound."  For some reason he does not like this game, but has finally been convinced to be a hound only.  He has to chase the "foxes" around and try to get their "tail."  It's basically a game of tag/chase which he usually loves so I'm not sure what the issue is with it, but he did play the second class without crying about it so we're making progress.  Other than that one game he has enjoyed all the other games they've done.  He is also a great listener and is really trying to do his best!

Happy Easter!

We had a nice Easter weekend. On Saturday we went to see "The Thorn" at our old church, Church of the Redeemer. Their Easter drama was fabulous as always! The boys did well in their classes after a bit of a rough start for Max. It had been a year since he'd been there so he was feeling nervous and cried when we dropped him off. He calmed down quickly, though, and they said he did a great job.

Sunday morning we got up and the boys got their Easter baskets filled with toys and candy. Then we went to our church service at Cedarbrook Community Church. It was a great service - very moving! Then, Grandma Luster and cousin Michael came over for lunch and we spent a few hours with them. The boys made deviled egg Easter chicks with Grandma and everyone had a good time! Finally, we spent some time outside playing with the boys new bubble guns since it was such a nice day!

Bunnyland!

Today we went to Bunnyland at Butler's Orchard. We attend their Pumpkin Festival every year, but this was the first year we went to Bunnyland. There are a lot of the same activities only everything is Easter themed with eggs, bunnies, and chicks. They went down the big slides, played on the train, bounced in the moonbounce, went on a hayride through the bunny trail, participated in an Easter egg hunt (twice), played a ball throwing game, and raced some rubber ducks. There were also some real bunnies, chicks, and sheep to pet. They each left with a goody basket as well which included a bunny cookie, an apple, a ball, a little handmade bunny figure, a lollipop, and stickers.

Easter Eggs

Today we dyed Easter eggs as we do every year around this time. It's always a fun activity that the boys enjoy!

Black Hills Park

Today was a nice day outside so we met up this afternoon with some of Kyle's friends from school at Black Hills Park. Kyle had a great time and Max was thrilled to be playing with all the big boys!

Kites Over Clarksburg

Yesterday there was a fun event near us called "Kites Over Clarksburg." It took place at a local park. They had a playground, bounce house, games (with candy prizes), food, and a nice big field for kite flying. We've never actually flown kites with the boys before and they had some for sale there. They each got to pick their own kite to fly and they had a blast flying their very own kites and watching all the other kites there. It was perfect weather for flying kites as well, low 60's and windy. We had a great time!

Bounce U

Yesterday there was an all ages open bounce session at Bounce U. Typically the weekends are reserved for birthday parties, but every once in a while a random one will pop up due to cancellations or a spot that hasn't been reserved. So, we decided to take the boys over and they had a great time. I always wonder where they get all their energy. They bounced for two hours nonstop and were sad to leave even when the session ended. They LOVED the big slides and the climbing tower. I think they spent most of their time at these two. They also did the obstacle course, boxing ring, and basketball bounce house. It was a fun time!