Mothers Day

From our yard

We picked up Mother's Day brunch from Zach's parents, so we got hugs in with Nana.

One of the best meals I've ever eaten!

Buying plants proved difficult this year.  My go-to greenhouse, Kaw Valley, was really picked over.  I tried going there five times this week before I finally gave up.  I got my plants at Menards and Walmart.  I spent less than I normally do, but I didn't love them as much. 

Monroe and I planted everything while the boys napped.

The front porch

We also have three pots in the back and a raised garden.  We planted cucumber, cilantro, and red pepper again this year.

For supper, we had a picnic at the park.

Graham

P & G

Monroe

Pierce

A mama and her ducklings

It was a beautiful day!

Pierce and Graham's Birthday

P and G turned 4 on the 9th. 

The boys opened a couple presents in the morning.

They got watches from Monroe.

A Paw Patrol scooter

A cash register

John and Ashley had us over for lunch.  Then, we hot tubbed.  The kids loved it!

More presents from us

We may be crazy, but we got the boys a guitar and a drum.

Nana and Papa made them a PJ Masks cake.

The boys chose cheeseburgers, beans, chips, watermelon, and cantaloupe for their birthday dinner.

Opening presents from grandparents

These paraglide toys have been so fun.

They needed new golf clubs

We had a great day celebrating our 4-year-olds Covid style.  

Hiking outings

We've had such awesome weather this spring!  I was wanting to get my kids out in nature.  Our neighbors took us to Prairie Lake, a small lake near Hastings we'd never heard of.

They loved it all, but they definitely preferred being in the trees.

A snake that crossed our path

Our kids said it was the best morning ever, so we looked for other places to go.

A few days later, we headed to Liberty Cove.  It was about a 40 minute drive.  It was smaller and less wooded than we expected.  It was also chillier than we would have liked.  Their paths were wide, so the boys could take off running, which they loved.

We ended with the wooded area (Monroe's favorite)

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Roe

We ate a picnic lunch in the back of the van.  Then, all three kids fell asleep on the way home. 

Our kids are hooked.  They love all things, hiking, climbing, exploring.  When we got home, I asked for other ideas on FB for where we can go in the future.