Spring is here

 Scott's Aunt Marikay called us this winter to say that one of her co-workers was getting rid of their trampoline and wondered if anyone wanted it!!  Right away, she thought of us and THANKFUL we are!  Scott got it all put together today and I can't WAIT for all the energy that will be spent on this this summer (makes for great naps!)!!!

 Soren has been into climbing trees lately...it amazed me how FAR up he climbed in our backyard!!

Cute summer babe!! :)

Clever...

After quiet time today...I told Soren he needs to clean up his room (there were Legos all over)!!! He response was, "But mom, it's a garbage site...it's SUPPOSED to be messy!" Quick & clever thinking on his part! :)

Go away snow.....

This has been the SECOND Thursday in a row that Kindergarten Round-up has been cancelled!  Therefore we've had one disappointed 5 1/2yr old!  I posted this pic to remind me what green grass looks like....hoping to see some soon! :)

Family time...

This past week my uncle Russell (mom's brother) passed away. This meant that I was able to go up to ND to spend a few quick days with my family.  Unfortunately, I didn't take many pics but here are the 2 I did take! It's been a long time since the Haugen relatives have been together as most of the cousins are married and we all are spread out in geography. It made me realize how much I miss those family times.  There were so many get-togethers growing up and now due to 'life' we just don't get to have those times any more.  It was great to hear and share family memories of Russell, the 6 kids (my mom and her siblings), and the variety of perspectives there were on each situation. It was also SO good to hear my dad preach. It's almost been a year since he retired and I didn't realize how much I missed hearing his message.  He was able to give the sermon at Russell's funeral.  My mom also did an amazing job giving the eulogy!

Solveig, Tonya, Siri & Signe

Cynthia, Susan, Sharon, Dorothy and Priscilla (5 out of the 6 aunts)

Happy Easter...

A few photos from our day!!!

HE HAS RISEN!!!  Alleluia!!!

Outside play

We were able to play outside yesterday....and it was absolutely wonderful!!!  Spring fever has arrived at our house!! :) Hopefully, there are MANY more days like this ahead!

Even though his face doesn't resemble it....Soren WAS having a blast riding through the puddles and burning off some energy!!!

Birds nests...

This year instead of dyeing Easter eggs....we made birds' nests!  It was much easier and way tastier!! :)