April Fool's Day!

The kids and I conspired and pulled off a fun little April Fool's joke on Chad yesterday morning. We got up early and starting making pancakes for breakfast (that should have clued Chad in immediately...he's usually the breakfast maker on the weekends...and if I DO make breakfast, it's NEVER pancakes...that's his specialty!)
We mixed the batter for Chad's pancake with a bunch of lemon juice and filled his ice water half full of white vinegar. The kids were giddy with anticipation.
Once we sat down to eat, they just sat quietly, STARING at Chad's plate...luckily, he was oblivious and I was able to get the going on their own breakfast to avoid suspicion. Of course, Chad starting eating the regular, non-tampered-with, pancake...which delayed our little trick even longer. When he finally did take a bite of the lemon pancake, he didn't even seem to notice...but it wasn't long before he took a HUGE GULP of his vinegar water. I only wish I had the camera the table to capture his expression...but that would have REALLY tipped him off. It was quite hilarious and the kids were so proud of tricking him and exploded with laughter. He hadn't even remembered the date until we shouted "APRIL FOOL'S!" He never did get us back...maybe he's planning something for next year!
We hung out for a bit after breakfast and then headed to Chad's soccer game. He's still not playing because of his leg, but has taken over some of the coaching.
We thought it would be a nice day to watch soccer, but despite the sun, it was quite windy and chilly. The kids still had fun kicking the ball around before the game, and playing on the playground with cousins Mason and Jordyn during the game.

Gabby and I made breakfast the day before April Fool's also. Chad was busy at work...both in town and out of town all week, so when he requested my apple puff breakfast, I obliged. Gabby and I had fun making it together...and documenting our work with the camera.

Of course, after a long week of missing her daddy, Gabby was sure to get some one on one cuddling and snuggling and play time with Chad...first thing Saturday morning. She is SUCH a Daddy's Girl.

The highlight of Gabby's week was the new tulle 'canopy' she got for her bed. She's been wanting one and wanting one and the other day we found one at the thrift store. She was thrilled and went around telling anyone who would listen, "I have a canopy on my bed now!" She's in love with it...and loves feeling like a princess while she rests on her bed. Of course, I love how pretty it is in photos!

We took a few photos the first day she had the canopy...and then a few more the next day with her big pink lollipop.

The weather during last week was pretty nice for the most part. The kids spent a lot of time outside, playing in the dirt....collecting worms and beetles and roly polies..and just digging around and having fun.

We also saw Happy Feet last week. The kids had already seen it with the Farm Grandma and Grandpa, but I hadn't and it was at the cheap theater, so off we went.
The next day, Nick used the popcorn container as a fashion accessory.

We also spent part of an afternoon at a nearby park....rolling down the little hill and getting dizzy, leaf covered and grass stained!

Finally, we celebrated cousin Mason's 4th birthday on Friday evening. Happy Birthday Mason!
The next morning the Farm Grandma and Grandpa and Kip and Nancy headed to Mexico...hope they're having fun!