Nana was visiting during a big week at the Ledinsky house. We hadn't seen her since we went to Florida in March, so the kids were counting down the days.
She went to Kenna's birthday celebration at Preschool, Drake's preschool field-trip to Principal Park; where the Iowa Cubs play, Wyatt's Field Days at Greenwood, and the Greenwood Family Carnival. It was a big week! The kids were all elated to have Nana here, and it is always tough to see her go.
We began our Easter traditions with a visit to the Botanical Center. The Egg Council puts on quite a show there every year, and Drake, more than any of us, looks forward to it all year...for two reasons;
We also had an egg hunt in our own yard, and had Nonnie, Sheriff, Grandma Ann & Pompa over for brunch. The kids were excited that Grandma & Pompa made it, as they had been in Texas since October.
Brady-I'll tell you if you tell me your girlfriend.
I smell Florida! I smell HOT!
Wow. Today, Kenna & I were playing dolls and she named me "the grandma." She, of course, was "the mom". There's a first time for everything, but this hit me a little sooner than I would have thought.
Great Grandma Judy sent the kids each five dollars for Christmas. Usually, we immediately put the money they receive into their piggy banks. However, once in a while, it goes in an envelope in mom's purse & they get to use it as they see fit. They have gotten their money's worth out of their $5 this time. A couple weeks ago, we all went to get the boys hair cut at the Roosevelt Barber Shop. There is a smoothie shop right next door. They ALWAYS ask to go there, and we rarely do, however, the special envelope came in handy, as they decided they wanted to spend some of their money on a smoothie. They each had $3 left. Today was a perfect day to use their last $3, as it was a balmy 30+ degrees outside, so Drake, Kenna & I walked to Greenwood to pick up Wyatt, and from there, walked to Bauders old fashioned soda fountain, and they used their remaining $3 each for a special treat. Wyatt got a walking taco (you see Drake in the pic finishing it off), Drake a rootbeer float, and Kenna~chocolate ice cream. They thoroughly enjoyed their treats as much as they enjoyed going to the counter & paying for their purchase themselves. Thanks Grandma Judy!
Our (big) little guy is 5! Cannot believe kindergarten is around the corner! He had a perfect venue for his birthday party with his friends. We had it at the Raccoon River Nature Lodge. It was an animal birthday party; which meant all the kids could hold, pet & feed many different animals. Drake was elated. They fed toads, turtles, bunnies, snakes, & cockroaches. Fun was had by all. We also had celebrations at Westminster Preschool, Nonnie's, GG's and at home. He got a coveted "real" red, electric guitar from mom, dad, Wyatt & Kenna. For his birthday dinner out, he choose (same as last year), a "place where they cook in front of you." He got to go behind the chef's table & help cook, which was very exciting.
Kids are tucked into their beds, and Kenna, who has recently gotten a "big girl bed," as opposed to the toddler bed, just needed one more reason to come out of her room. She surprised us with this one~