He is Risen Indeed!

HAPPY EASTER!!!

A Whole Lot of Baking Going On

With Campbell's birthday party tomorrow and Easter on Sunday, we've been doing a lot of baking today. First I made a Barbie cake for Campbell. I used fondant for the first time and probably the last. I think it tastes awful and just don't think it's worth the trouble. We'll probably peel it off before we eat the cake. Then I tried cupcake pops from Bakerella to take to Popsy's for Easter. I think they are adorable and not too difficult although mine don't look as great as Bakerella. But that's what you get when you let a 5 & 6 year old help.

First Soccer Game

I've been encouraging Mallory to try some extracurricular activities. I thought she'd get to know some girls better and find some confidence. I finally got her to try tap/jazz for 3 months last fall. I had to drag her to the recital in tears. When I returned an hour later for the performance, she was all smiles and the leader of her class. However, she didn't want to do it again. So when 2 of her friends signed up for soccer this spring, she wanted to give it a try. Her first game was Sunday and they lost 11-1. But she had a great time!

Lots and lots of rain

Our yard is lined with tall pine trees on both sides. The trees must be at least 30 years old. It has also rained here probably every other day if not every day for the past 2 weeks. The ground has become so soft that one of the pine trees couldn't stand any longer. Glad it didn't land on our shed or the playset!