New Chicks

Kiara got to ride along to pick up our new chicks.  The girls and Brech each got to pick their favorite chicks as a reward for working so hard on their chores.  They each got four of their favorites.

 Kiara carefully held them on the way home.

 She was such a great helper!

 Crazy heads!

SO cute! They have been checked, double-checked, and triple-checked every day.  The kids are super excited to have new baby chicks.  Just wait until you see what's coming in the next few weeks.  Let's just say, we are crazy!!

Livingroom Camping

We started unpacking the cabinets a couple of days ago.  The girls immediately started making plans for a camping experience in the livingroom.  They slept the entire night in their own boxes.

 I spy with my little eye...a little eye.

It belongs to Brigid!!

Saturday Fun with Cousins

 Picnic in the grass and fun times outside!

Mark Park has All-Seasons Fun

I found these pictures on my phone today.

This is what we were during on January 12th.

This is what we were doing on April 26th.

What a blessing the Mark Park is!!

Kitchen Remodel - Day Lost Track

I know we are pushing a month of this remodel job.  It's been slow because there are other projects and jobs that have needed to happen during this month.  I've lost track of which day we are actually on.  Enjoy these pictures from the last week.

 There is one thing more stressful than agreeing on a paint color - that's agreeing on lighting options.

Flooring is ordered and so are the counter tops.

The cabinets go in next.

We still need to discuss where the flooring will extend to in the living room.

I'm also deciding if I want an accent wall painted AND/OR the barn tin up.

We decided on doors for the closet and the back door.

There is still the matter of the propane for the stove.

We need to purchase a dishwasher.

The list doesn't seem like it has gotten any shorter.

Uncle Adam's Marry Day

My younger brother, Adam, got married to the love of his life - Kate - on April 25th.  They planned to get married this month in Sturgis, but God's ways are better than our ways.  They were married on St. Mark's feast day.  How beautiful and amazing that our brother Mark could be part of Adam's special day because of his patron saint's feast day.  God's ways are perfect.

 Brigid and Kiara have been looking forward to Adam's "Marry Day" since forever and two days!  They were disappointed that they wouldn't get to see it in person.

 We decided to have a tea party during the wedding (because it was at lunch time) so that made it a bit easier for the little girls to not be there in person.

 Dad, Mom, and Loman also came over to watch the wedding with us.

 Can you see our pictures in the pew?

 There's Aunt Kate!!

SOOO beautiful!!

 Ohhh, ADAM!!

 Brigid was talking about love and being married in typical girl fashion.

 Stephen took part in the tea party, too.  He's a good sport.

 So excited!!  "When are they gonna kiss, Mommy?"

 Kiara - "They didn't kiss.  I don't think they are married."

 Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bestgen!