VBS

The kids had their first experience with Vacation Bible School this week, and they've both had a lot of fun. Andrew was very upset today when he found out that he didn't get to go back next week! Today's theme was the parable of the kingdom of heaven being like hidden treasure, so the kids had a lot of fun making treasure boxes,

hunting for treasure,

sorting jewels,

and breaking rocks to find the treasure inside.

Any day that involves shattering things with hammers AND glitter glue ranks high for Andrew and Laura.

Strawberry Season

We spent Father's Day strawberry picking. It was the first day of picking, so the strawberries were a little scarce, but we still had fun. The kids have had a great time this week eating the strawberries, as well as baking with them.

A New Car!

...and not the battery operated kind. :) This weekend, after a bunch of paperwork and some negotioation by John, we trade in our Grand Prix

for a new Honda Civic.

Andrew enjoyed the process thoroughly, but Laura was a little sad that we weren't going to have the Grand Prix anymore.

We're starting a blog too...

Inspired by "Aunt Kristen's" cool posts about Ben, we've decided to start blogging too. But like our sporadically updated webpage, I doubt that we will be nearly as consistent. :) We'll do our best to keep everyone updated on the "big happenings" in the lives of Andrew and Laura.

Right now our days mostly consist of getting outside and enjoying the warmth and sun after our long, cold Wisconsin winter. Both kids have been biking a lot. Laura can bike all the way to the park, and Andrew can bike a few miles at a time.