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But first, we celebrate Grandpa J's birthday...

THEN....

We even got a couple ideas off pinterest...silverware in a grain cart? Check.

Hay Bales (aka Rice Krispies), Check.

Silly kids.  And a hungry dog...can you find him?

Jace requested "Party Games."  No idea where that idea came from....but I made a tractor and some wheels, found a bandana and some tape and ta-da!  A game!

The other game was a little sentimental...this tractor pinata was part of the decor at Jace's BABY SHOWER.  But it's been kicked around his room, and went with the theme, so why not stuff it with candy.  Kyler got to take first whack at it, since she won the first game, then Jace, and last Colton.  Jed had some fun with Colton on this one...knowing that he would probably be the one to break it!

So excited about the candy!  And Connor thinking she is sneaky!

In the middle of the Pinata...I'm probably explaining taking turns...

Birthday boy and his sidekick!

These pictures are from a few days after his birthday party, when his birthday present from us came...

It's a new tent for camping!

Kyler Turns 5!

And requested a K-State themed party!  Woohoo!

Cassidy was a party animal!

Connor was into everything, like usual...

Had to get some K-State pictures since we all coordinated!

The Luedke Family!  Derek, Kyler (5), Colton (7), Jennifer and Cassidy (16 months)

Apparently at the age of 5, the game of unwrapping presents becomes, make a new record of how fast I can open all of these!  And having the two babies helping adds to the fun!

Chaos.

She's sassy, and very independent, but can still be cute as a button....

Happy 5th Birthday to Kyler!

Sunday Cruisin'

Just a little afternoon drive...

Sometimes she picks up random passengers...

Miss Independent would like to do the slide all day, even if no one is helping her...yikes.

Sometimes she gets stuck at the top and refuses to come down...

This is our "LAST DAY WITH THE BABY GATE" picture!

Connor's expressions are even surprised ha ha!

A little picture with the birthday decor:

Winterpark 2015

We LOVE Winterpark.  :)

The Grable's joined us again this year, as did Derek and Jennifer Luedke

-here is Austin, Ryan and Megan at the end of the last day.

Jed and I waiting in line at a ski lift...

Ooops!  Looks like Derek and Megan fell!  

And Jed too.  We ALL fall down.  It's okay.  :)

The whole group!  Angela, Jed, Ryan, Derek, Jennifer, Gracie, Megan and Austin.

A little Megan and Ang selfie...

And that would make this a groupie!  Brrr.....

The girls!

At the top of the world!  Visibility was a little bit limited....and unfortunately we only made it up there a few times...it was closed because of high winds.  :(

And as always.....can't wait until next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spring is coming....

We want to be outside so bad....

Asked Jace if I could get some pictures of him on his tractor, and we did this early one morning before Connor woke up...

He was a little cold before he got his coat on...

And a random spot to sit and play the iPad...