Marcus Spring Moments

(((We'll just overlook that I'm catching up on 5 months of memories here on the family blog, wow!)))

Marcus played spring soccer! First kid in our family to play in the spring, and let's just say things are muddy in the spring :) However it gradually gets light later, so that is a nice reversal from the fall. THIS KID LOVES SOCCER

He also had his first haircut at The Barbers (complete with the back massage machine, HIS FAVORITE... oh my word)

Dates with Dad: Golf and McMenamins!

He is either really energetic or really tired! (in other words, he plays hard, he crashes hard). I love him.

Field trips to a cool fire station, cool parks, cool libraries, musical concerts, kindergarten sing-a-longs and fun with friends on the really cool "Buddy Bench" at school (a place to sit if you need someone to play with). Kindergarten has been awesome for this kid!

Sleepy bus riders, coming home from a long field trip!

My favorite kindergarten teacher has this in her classroom

Out in the forest chopping firewood with Dad (who let him have a chainsaw?!?!?!? Clearly he is living his best life)

A few last cute shots of the baby:

You got a little somethin' on your nose 

Trying on his new costume
(Bruce, his Costco buddy wanted to see it!)

Just readin' in a coffee shop

Prayer Retreat

Our second annual Prayer Retreat was amazing and refreshing. My prayer group went to our friend's riverfront cabin, and spent the weekend praying and sharing life together. It was so encouraging and awesome to see how God met each one of us there, and accomplishes His purposes in us when we commit our time to Him. He meets us where we are, and never fails to show up. We were so so sad to miss Sommer, who couldn't make it this year. I can't wait until next year!!

This and that

A few fun tidbits to recap:

- We played around with some fun lenses for the camera phone. Wide angle, macro lens, and fishbowl (ha ha). Our life is super exciting.

- Kyle took two of the kids up to Husky Open Spring Practice, and got several pics with the players. Marcus enjoyed (a) a nap in the sun (b) the drills on the field he was able to do. Marin's highlight was visiting Ghostfish Brewery again in Seattle! Maddie and Max enjoyed a day with Nana (not fighting the crowds).

- STEAM night at school (aka Science Fair)... I took Maddie and Marcus, the brownies wanted to stay home and read... seriously, these two and their love of reading. After a long day of school, they both just wanted to chill. So, the blondes and I ventured out together. Our school is so awesome!!

- Muffins with Mom, also at school. These are my favorite memories of all four of these kids at the same school! It was like pulling teeth to get a picture, they all wanted to run off with their friends! Mom gets a picture you guys, it's like... my ONLY YEAR OF YOU ALL TOGETHER. For the love! My babies.

- Kids doing yardwork (yay Dad! look at all those overalls), and reaping the rewards (a walk to get ice cream up the hill)