Yesterday morning we took a trip to East Lansing to see all of the Hollebooms and go to the MSU 4H Butterfly House and Children's Garden. We started in the butterfly house. There weren't a ton of butterflies yet (it's still early) but it was still neat to see the ones that were there. The kids just enjoyed running around, walking along the path and going over the bridge.
After the butterfly house we walked over to the gardens. Since we have so many March and April birthdays we celebrated all of them at once. There was a big gift exchange. The kids had so much fun opening presents. Rebecca got some really neat gifts. We can't wait to try her play-doh ice cream shop from Uncle Dan!! He knows Mommy and Rebecca well :) Rebecca has already been enjoying her new pots and pans, Barbie, apron, shovel and pail set and Dora puzzle. Whenever the weather gets nice again we'll have tons of fun trying out her bubble stick. Mommy is really looking forward to doing some Mickey coloring and cool science cards with Rebecca. And she got some much needed summer clothes. Rebecca also got a special gift from Grandpa and Grandma Holleboom...her first bike!! She wanted to hop right on and was sad when we had to put it in the car. But she got to try it out again at home.
After presents the kids ran around the garden for a bit. Everyone else left just before noon to meet Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Van for lunch. We had a nice picnic lunch at the garden and played a little more. Rebecca was so worn out when we left. She was asleep about 60 seconds after we started driving down the road.
We enjoyed relaxing at home the rest of the day. In the evening Justin went to the Good Friday service at church. Rebecca and Mary stayed home since Rebecca seems to have come down with yet another cold. And now Mary is getting it too. Hopefully it will be short lived and Justin won't get it so we can enjoy Easter and Justin's birthday (Monday).
Today we are celebrating Justin's birthday with cake, ice cream and gifts in the afternoon. Then we'll get take out dinner and watch the MSU basketball game :) Go Spartans!
Aside from family events we've been enjoying the nice weather and spending lots of time playing in the yard. Rebecca can do so much more this year. She's loving her swings, slide and play house.
This is a fun weekend with lots of family time. And we look forward to celebrating Easter tomorrow...celebrating our risen Savior!!
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We had a lot of fun at the gardens and it was so great to see everyone and to have such warm weather!!
Hope the colds are over!
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