Reading Nook

I just had to share this pictures because I thought it was too cute. We were hangin out at home this afternoon and I walked into the living room to find Brodie reading books in his favorite new "reading nook", he got into the baskets all by himself and spent about 20 minutes flipping through the pages of his favorite books.

Happy Birthday Emilie

Last weekend we loaded up in the car and headed north to Lincoln, Nebraska to wish my youngest sister Emilie Happy Birthday and to see the newest member of our family, baby Kade. We had all sorts of family fun. We got to go bowling, eat lots of good food and best of all, just spend time toghether. Here are a few pics from the weekend.

Jami, Kristin and Emilie at the bowling alley
Chase holding his 2 week old baby cousin, Kade.

Chase and Emilie celbrating after he bowled his first ever strike!!

Brodie and Emilie just hanging out at the bowling alley

Chase showing his confidence in his bowling abilities.

Team Captain

Chase has been playing soccer this Spring. His team is Carley Construction, we were lucky enough to be put on the same team with his best buddy Elijah, they have of course had a blast together. They play really hard, but end up spending most of the game giggling and just having fun.

I must say, Chase has come a long way in jsut a few short games. The first practice and game of thes season was started with nervous crying. I am happy to say we are over that. He has become more confident and actually seems to enjoy himself during the games. He got to be team captain this week, which was really exciting for him. Here are just a few of the pics I have taken so far.

Compromise

We started our evening out with the intentions of going to the Big Top Circus in Manhattan. We were of course running late and arrived about 15 minutes before show time to be greeted by a line of about 200 people. Needless to say, we did not see any circus tonight. Luckily we have a really good big boy who was okay with just getting cotton candy and then going to the park. Talk about a compromise!!

Cory and I decided that the kids had just as much fun at the park. So........ all was well with the world.

Welcome Kade Eugene Kassebaum

We started Easter Sunday off celebrating with our boys because the Easter Bunny had visited our house. At 6:30 am, we recieved a phone call from my mom letting us know that my sister, Jami, had gone into labor (0n her due date and amazingly enough on Easter Sunday). We went to the early church service, rushed home, packed bags and headed to Lincoln, NE to see this little cutie. He weighed in at 7 pounds 6 ounces and is just as sweet as can be.

Which one is your favorite?

That is what Chase asked after we finished dying Easter Eggs this afternoon. It was a blast!! Brodie was totally into it. You will see him below, sticking his hands in the dye and dropping eggs into the little cups. Chase loved painting the the different colors onto the eggs and watching them all melt together. He was definitely proud of our little creation.