Spring Photos

Finally....several warm days! :)  We took full advantage of the warm weather by heading out to the art museum grounds to grab some photos.

Spring Kindergarten Program

Tonight was Rachel's kindergarten program.  The kids were cute while singing and playing instruments.  Rachel wore a cute little dress and I fixed her hair with a headband, sprayed some hairspray and off we went.  I dropped her off at her class and went to the gym.  When she marched in her hair was a complete wreck!  She had taken off the headband and put it back on.  This was the result.

And Isaac, he pulled out all the stops!  Fancy :)

Camera Randomness

Time for your favorite type of post.....random shots from my camera.  Translation:  nothing much going on here.

Rachel's soccer photo

Dusty feeling the power after mowing the lawn for the 1st time this spring.   I think the power comes from his socks!

Daniel moving the goods at the Awana store

Lilac bush in the backyard

Easter Shots

Too tired to be descriptive about the photos.  You get the idea. :)  Great day!

We've got eggs!

Easter Eggs

Deviled Eggs

and Jello Eggs!

Cold & Windy....

....must be time for a soccer game. True to form we followed up a nice sunny practice on Tuesday with a cloudy, rainy, windy morning of soccer. Last week's rainout also cancelled the team photos, so that was task #1 today. I shot all of the individual and team photos in the hour before the game, then it was outside to get after it. Rachel did well and even scored a goal.

Aaron's assistant coach duties seemed to also include packing the kids around.

Shooting around

Warm &sunny....time to take the camera to the park and have some fun.  Aaron had an extended band practice so he wasn't with us.  But Rachel, Dusty, and I had a great time enjoying the park.  It's almost as entertaining to people watch.  There was a group of people there twirling hoops and juggling clubs.  Rachel got in on a little hoop action before we had to leave.

Rachel's 1st soccer game....

....was cancelled after 5 minutes because of lightning.  Try again next week. :)

Aaron & NJHS

Aaron was chosen this year for National Junior Honor Society.  Tonight was the induction ceremony at the middle school.  We're proud of you Aaron!

And so it begins....again

It's time again....for soccer.  Aaron played in the church league for 7 years.  Last year he was too old and Rachel didn't want to play so we had a little break from soccer.  This spring it's full on Hackney participation.  Rachel in on the Mustangs with her buddies Jasmine, Chloe, and Hayden.  And Aaron is an assistant coach for the Bears.  I'm taking team photos this weekend....and Dusty...he just spent tonight trying not to freeze! :)

The wind in her hair

Today...it was finally....WARM!  Rachel took full advantage by playing outside with her neighborhood friends and also got in some swing time before dinner.