Out of the house

The kids and I were required to be out of the house for 3 hours this morning while our house was inspected. Luckily, the inspector showed up a bit early as we were leaving and he gave permission for Gabbi to stay at the house. She must not have looked intimidating! That made it tons easier for me to entertain the kids for 3 hours without a large dog on my hands. I took the kids to Panera for breakfast. 

Then we went to see the trains. They always enjoy that. 

Spent some time at the bookstore

I got so many compliments on my kids' good behavior. Always so proud of them!

Sick Tysen

Matt took Tysen to urgent care last night because he was miserable, running a fever, and complaining of his ear hurting. 

Diagnosis: ear infection

Temporarily sleeping in our bedroom with his beloved basketball :)

Nursery Bedding

Last month I was able to take a quick trip to Nebraska (alone!) to visit family and get some help with some handmade baby nursery ideas. 

Mom is the sewing expert. I've learned so much from her. 

Both of my sisters came to help with the projects. We set up shop in my grandparents living room. Grandma cooked delicious food for us all weekend. 

Kara brought her sewing machine, too, so we were able to get more done. There was lots of talking and laughing, too!

The biggest project was a crib skirt with 3-tiered ruffles. I am thrilled with how it turned out. 

Since we don't know if Baby B #5 is a boy or girl, I've chosen the nursery colors gray, yellow, and white and I'm mixing chevron prints with polka dots. 

The quilt turned out beautiful, too! I can't wait to have a nursery again! Thanks for all the help Mom, Grandpa & Grandma, Tianna, and Kara!

Enjoying warmer weather

Finally got the van through the car wash, I captured a few of Tysen's expressions. He wasn't sure if he should be scared. 

Feeding the geese and ducks

My little reds :)

Alexa showing off her new haircut. She's gorgeous. 

Judy's Farm

A friend of mine from work recently invited us to visit her farm. Her cow had recently had a calf and we were excited to see the baby. 

Judy had all kinds of animals in her barn! Goats, horses, cows, chickens, ducks

Alexa and Tysen are feeding the horse a carrot. 

They found a fun place to climb. 

Judy is showing Alexa how to milk a cow. Isn't the baby cute? He's wearing a special coat to keep him warm enough. It was so cold, even in the barn. 

It was fun to watch the baby jump and run around. 

Alexa got to collect chicken eggs. 

Then we went in Judy's house and she made us a wonderful breakfast. The kids helped crack and scramble the eggs and Judy made chocolate chip pancakes using the cows milk. 

My other friend, Amy, was there with her daughter. She's teaching the girls how to crack the eggs. 

The kids loved being at the farm. We can't wait to go again when it's warmer. 

Grandma Briggs is here visiting so she was able to go, too.