PC Shine Dance

 On Satuday, April 17, both the girls did the Pella Christian Shine dance camp.

They practice in the morning and then we go back in the later afternoon for performacnes.

After that we checked ou the tulips and went to Culver's for supper

with Grandma Char and the Palmer kids.

(pics out of order)

Avery

Avery

Avery

Aubrey

Aubrey

Aubrey

Swimming Lessons

 We signed the girls up for swimming lessons at the YMCA in Oskaloosa for a four week program - twice a week! We had done it a couple years ago and it's good to regain those skills before the summer when we put up a bigger pool in our backyard this year!

Even though they are at the same time from 6:00-6:45 on Tues/Thurs

they are in separate classes.

Aubrey is here with one other boy in the higher levels. 

Avery started out in the lower level, but realized she was a pretty good swimmer, so they bumped her up to the intermediate level and she has a lot more fun doing more!

Avery jumping off the edge!

Avery

Aubrey 

Grinnell Cattle Show

 On Satuday, April 10, Aubrey had her first cattle show in a long time in Grinnell.

She was super nervous, especially since this was the first time she had shown

big heifers - "Glory Be" and "Ruby."

It was super cold and rainy, but she did it and she did just fine!

She had back to back classes and then went into practice

showmanship with Ruby.

She got stepped on quite a few times, but she made it!

Aubrey and Ruby 

Avery came along for moral support and helped Aubrey feel better!

Aubrey with Glory Be

The judge asked her when their birthdays were and she knew!

Steve forgot to inform Avery and I that it was in an outdoor arena - we were cold and wet!

Steve did a good job getting everything ready by himself, and then Grandpa Craig showed up for most of the show!

Easter 2021

On Good Friday we did a small egg hunt in our backyard.

It was chilly but the girls had fun!

Inside they found coins and candy! 

We tried something new for us - dyeing eggs! 

We had bought a small kit that included coloring and decorating supplies!

One of our traditions began last year during Covid so we decided to do a smaller version this year! 

Easter morning 

We went to G and G Betty’s for Easter lunch and festivities! The weather was 80 degrees - warm and windy!

Grandma Char organized an egg hunt with tickets inside each egg this year. You could cash in the tickets for prizes later!

Oldest and youngest cousin there today!

All the kids finding  their tickets in their eggs out of the wind in the garage! 

The prizes the girls collected! 

The girls each got an Easter bag with goodies: pencil, notepad, hand sanitizer, scented play dough, chapstick, candy bunny, stained glass cross, etc. 

 

Steve’s new truck

 

Girls’ Birthdays

Thurday, March 11 - Aubrey turns 10

We had a 1/2 day of school for PTC

Aubrey's room decorated in the morning! 

After school she got to open her presents!

We then took Dad's new truck to Pella for supper!

Aubrey picked Dairy Queen

We then went to Walmart to look for bikes, but didn't get one right away.

She had a 4H meeting to end her special day!

Friday, March 12, Avery turns 7!

Avery's door decorated in the morning!

We didn't have school for PTC, so these lucky girls got to wear HAIR DYE!

We went to Ottumwa for a little shopping and cheese curds for a snack!

We came home and did some chalking 

She had to wait until Dad got home from school for her to open her presents! 

She picked Asian Buffet in Osky for supper!