The Kids and Us at Captain Cook Beach

We went to Captain Cook Beach and hung out for the day. The kids had a blast playing in the water and in the sand, as well as climbing on the boulders and enjoying the sunshine:)

Merek playing in the sand



With his new sand toys.



yummy LOL



The girls collecting shells

Merek got frustrated walking on the beach because it was uneven ground, that part he didn't like so much but once he found a spot to play he was happy......



Merek found a new spot to play



The girls digging in the clay and playing in the water



Nic and Nat showing off their new shoes

Madi's 2nd Grade Concert

Madi sang in her second grade concert and did fantastic. She looked beautiful and sang like a professional singer. She got totally into the songs she sang. She was amazing!

The group getting ready

Madi was so composed and was a natural; she was in the teal dress with the black little vest on in the top right.

Madi coming off the stage afterwards

Madi and her music teacher

Merek's 1st Birthday

Merek and his cake with his favorite gorilla toy on it.

Merek's first taste of sweets; yummy!

He stuffed himself full lol!

Merek and his sister Lexi, she was showing him the ropes on opening presents.

Merek not too sure hes suppose to tear this up lol!

Merek liking his new slippers from Grandpa Bruce, Grandma Gloria and Uncle Steve.

Merek with his sisters opening presents

Merek with his shoes from Grandma Rosemarie

Merek with his new slide from Grandma Michele and Grandpa Steve

Merek says, "Ohhh!"

Merek when he first started opening his gifts



Lexi and Merek

                                                                                 

Merek loving his slide, something he can climb and have a ton of fun on!

Snap Shots of Life

The girls before they boarded for their California trip, Nat with the kiddos, Nic and Merek when we were waiting in the airport forever when we went to pick the girls up.

The kids and good times

Nic cleaning routes on a boulder, Mia and her friend and our student Joshua bouldering, Joshua learning the ropes and repelling, Nat by the overhang on the boulder.

Rest time is not often but this day was peaceful, some mommy and baby boy time to just relax for a moment.

Preparing for Easter....the kids coloring eggs, Merek's first Easter and him in wonderment of the eggs, and the surprise of Easter candies awaiting  girls.

Nic climbing and training in our gym

Natalie and Nic have been running up the miles and 5ks, excited for summer climbing, backpacking, and trail running. Merek loves riding in the jogger stroller when we go and the girls are doing awesome at cross country running as well. Besides going with us, they are on the running team at school.

Merek's adventures at the library

Fun and Laughter On Family and Friend Days

With Spring Break here we have been hanging out around town enjoying the days together as a family and with the girls' friends. We celebrated Madi's bday early and had a wonderful time. We also had Mia's BFF over for a few days and had a great time! So far Spring Break has been a lot of fun!

Nic and Natalie

 

Mia, her bff Adrian, Merek, and Lexi

Lexi hanging out with us

Madis friend Annika and Madi in their fort

Merek seeing whats going on

Madis friends at her bday party, this was after cake and presents

Merek and Natalie

Natalie and Merek, Nat was stoked to finally get Merek to sit still long enough for a picture!

And that didn't last long lol: Natalie and Merek

Natalie and Merek hanging out

Its been a great start to break. There is no snow on the ground so the kids are ready to ride bikes again and we are all chomping at the bit to go climbing outside soon. For now, we are all enjoying the time together and looking forward to new adventures soon to come!