Our Trip to the Aquarium

Last weekend was the last of my Spring Break, but the start of KC's so we took off! As stated in an earlier post my kids are obsessed with the fish at Meijer, so we thought what better time to take them to the Aquarium. We went down to the Newport Aquarium in Cincinnati, Ohio. We had a blast! I don't know if the mouths of my kids could have been any wider. They were in heaven. It was our first trip with both kids to stay in a hotel, but all in all they did very well. It was great to get away as a family without any interruptions...there were no papers to grade, no injured athletes to take care of...it was GREAT!

Kinlee's reaction to all the fish!

KC and Kinlee touching the teeth of a gator.

Kinlee on the frog, she loved these big frogs. They also had a big Frogger game, which her and Daddy played.

Kinlee posing in front of all the fish. So not my daughter!!! :)

Kyler in AWE of all the fish! He loved it!

Brother and Sister....bonding

Kinlee looks so little compared to this shark!

Kinlee and KC petting a shark...there wasn't ANYWAY my hand was going in there....

KC and this kids on the Ohio River.

Kinlee and Kyler on the king size bed. They thought it was a huge trampoline.

Kyler "reading" in the car.

Bass Pro

Spring Break started last Friday, so the kids and I went to my parents for a couple of days. We spent one day going to Bass Pro and to the Falls of Ohio. Kyler is obsessed with the fish at Meijer, so you can only imagine how he was here. The kids had a blast, and we were even able to watch them feed the fish in the big tank.

Kyler trying to figure out how he is going to get in there.

Kinlee and Journee...Best of Friends!

This is where all the kids ended up!

My dad, Jayden, and Kyler

Kinlee and Journee overlooking the Ohio River!

Cory and Jessica

The whole group!!

1st Baseball Game of the Year

Last week it was so nice, so after school the kids and I were able to go to the Taylor Baseball games. We packed supper, got to see KC, and of course the kids got to ride the Gator!! Sounds crazy...but they are playing baseball in March in Upland!

Kyler loves being outside and he loves balls. KC is hoping he loves baseball...not quite there yet! He did have Kinlee's pink baseball mitt on his hand!

Kinlee and her friends play house back in those pines trees...

Kinlee driving Kyler on the PARKED Gator!

Kyler loves the Gator and spends most of his time climbing on and off of it.

Praying

Kyler has been staying up a little later since he is getting older. This allows us to all pray together at night before bed. Kyler is so funny, he folds his hands and just looks around, and then when we are all done he still wants to pray more. Good thing buddy...we all need more prayer!! I love that sweet gentle spirit that Kyler has...

GO KENTUCKY!!

KC is a die hard Kentucky Wildcats fan, me not so much! It is quickly rubbing off on Kyler(although he really has no control over what he wears :)) Here is Kyler before the Cats won the SEC tournament.

Kyler taking a break from shooting to check out the score.

Kyler warming up!

I love those blue eyes!

Basketball or baby?

KC and Kyler before the game starts! Once it does start...there is to be NO talking!

Oh, Kinlee!

Basketball has filled our house this weekend. Kinlee could care less, and often has asked "is it time to watch something else?" Is she really our daughter? :) So here she is playing with her baby, and often asking if I can watch her baby while she goes to work. Which makes me sad, since that is what I do everyday to her and Kyler...oh how I wish I could stay home! I love you baby girl, and no matter what you do as you get older I know I'll be proud!

Kinlee leaving to go to "work". Does anyone else notice her sunglasses on upside down?

Kinlee and one of her many babies.

Playing with the Slaters

Last Wednesday Aedyn and Braelyn came over to play. They had so much fun! It was great to see how well they all played together. Thanks for coming over guys. Kyler did try to make his move on Braelyn, so these pictures are for Abram...:)

Giving hugs...look at that smile!!

Kyler taking Braelyn's hands.

Aedyn and Kinlee stopped long enough for one picture!

The dance party that happened at our house! Kinlee and Aedyn "hugging the cow" for all you Keith Connor fans...

A Beautiful Day in Upland

Today was a beautiful day, so after school the kids and I went outside to play. Kinlee and Kyler love to be outside. Kinlee loved riding her bike, and Kyler jumped right on Kinlee's old riding toy. He took right off! They had a blast, and I am so excited it is getting warmer out!

Kyler riding with his tongue sticking out...such a "Simms" thing!!

The deer in our backyard. Kyler goes nuts...and then they are gone.

Kinlee with her cheese face!

Kyler ran his car off the side of the driveway, and then got out and started walking back to the house!

Kinlee riding her bike...in her winter coat...she "just HAD to wear it!"

Kinlee's 4th Birthday Party

We celebrated Kinlee's 4th birthday with a Fancy Nancy party. She loves the Fancy Nancy books, and so her love for the books quickly turned into the theme for her party. We decided to let Kinlee invite 4 friends...WOW I had no idea how much that would stress me out. The girls didn't care, as long as they were together and playing. Here are some pictures from the party. I dropped my camera before Kinlee opened her presents...which no longer works now. Can't wait to get a new one!

Kinlee, Alexa, Journee, Millie, and Josie

Alexa, Kinlee and Josie. Josie and Alexa are in Kinlee's preschool.

and the table is set...

Kinlee's cake...she picked it out all by herself.

The girls at the table opening their treat boxes!

Kinlee showing off one of her presents...she loves that tea set!

Mom's Day At Kiddie Kampus

It's been a long time since I have blogged, so I am going to go back in time and catch you up. Our house is full of energy these days, going from one thing to the next. Kyler is trying so hard to communicate with us, but we are still not always understanding what he wants. Kinlee turned 4 and with that has came a new found attitude! KC is officially done with basketball, and onto baseball. Things are changing in the Hackman house!
Now, on to this post. February 18th Kinlee had Mom's Day at preschool. It was so cute to see how excited she was for me to come to school with her. She kept saying, "mom you get to go to my school, not yours!" We had a blast. We played, enjoyed circle time, had a snack, listened to them sing, and did a craft together. Here are a few pictures of our day!