We were so excited to have some tulips bloom for Easter. Had to really work to keep them from freezing the week before. Eli made sure we put the "cozies" out on the flowers so they wouldn't die.

Easter 2009.

The boys LOVE these suits. I had a hard time getting Ezra to take off his "tied". Eli always likes to dress like a "preacher". They don't show in this pic, but Emma was excited to have "high heels".

Crown College Valentine Banquet 2009. Me and Matti lookin' pretty sharp if I do say so myself!!

Notice how scant the snow is on the ground. Now notice the COLOSSAL snowman. Matt and the kids (mostly Matt) worked hard to make this "cool" guy.

Can you tell we get excited about even a little bit of snow? Our neighbor (in this pic) moved here from Alaska so I am sure she was not impressed. We, however made the most of every flake!

E-Z in his snow boots and gloves.

Yeah!!! Snow day. We had the Tyler's over and had a great time outside. We sure miss them already :(

I just couldn't resist taking this pic. Isn't he pitiful?

Halloween with a cowgirl, cowboy, and basketball player. You can tell I was really working to find an acceptable costume for Ezra. We have an elephant, a cow, a scarcrow, a lion, and various other options of costume, but he was having NONE of it (refer to the picture above for photographic evidence).

Emma's first piano recital. She did a great job!