Mardi Gras!

Our church had a Mardi Gras celebration between the Masses today. They had masks, beads, food and fun music for everyone to enjoy. We love this church because of the family activities that they have available for everyone to take part in. Everyone feels included even though we might not know everyone! There was a 'decorate your own mask' section for the kids and the adults had a chance to check out all the ministries and outreach opportunities available to volunteer for. It was a great time. The best part of it, according to the kids, was the donuts and juice...but I did see them having a lot of fun with the masks, boas and beads on the tables. And we did bring a bunch of them home with us.

Noah, Ryan and Ben

A beer with Daddy...

For some reason Rebekah decided to have a beer with her dad tonight. It was pizza night and we do have the occasional beer but tonight she wanted to join in on the fun. Cheers!

Freedom...

We spend lots of time at the park. The kids love to run and play together as well as with others. Today we went to the park in Coronado to drop off some Girl Scout cookies but the kids didn't care to play on the playground structure today. They ran free in the grass, chasing each other and running around. They did notice and watch the school kids from the school across the street during their PE session. They just sat and watched for a while, not really saying anything, taking it all in really. Then they'd run around together chasing butterflies.