We spend the afternoon/early evening at our friends’ house celebrating their youngest’ 1st birthday. On the way home, we stopped at an outlet mall and picked up a few things – completely unplanned.

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Our Kansas friends were visiting MN for the weekend. (They were supposed to stay with us, but Shecklet #4’s week-long sickness changed that plan.) Instead, I took the three older Shecklets to the hotel where they were staying so he kids could swim. And swim they did! For about 3 hours! They each chowed down two hamburgers on the ride home. 

Shecklet #3 had her spring music concert tonight. Before singing, she showed us her art projects at the art fair. 

He is risen! Happy Easter!

With tears in our eyes, we had to say goodbye to Cooper today. He was such a good companion. He had some crazy habits (and loved to steal crayons) but was my loyal buddy for 13 of his 16 years. I’ll never forget his sweet face. 😥

Today we learned the lesson titled, “This is why you don’t put a jellybean up your nose.” First time in almost 11 years of parenting. I think I’ll call that a win.

We had to cancel the family birthday party for Shecklet #2 last weekend due to #4 being ill. (Shecklet #2 was still able to celebrate with his friends at Bowlero though, and he had a great time.) Instead, we were able to get together with all of Jake’s side of the family (except for Bri, who didn’t come to MN with Jason this time.) #2 wanted to go to a hibachi restaurant, so that’s what we did. It was great being together!

The original seven 🙂

Shecklet #2 got a Raspberry Pie computer for his birthday and has been playing old school video games on it. It’s a blast from the past for me to watch the kids play some of them. Today, #2 helped Shecklet #4 play. Melt my heart!