wondeful Mother's Day Weekend

So last weekend I ran the 10K and kept a pace up with this man for a while. The man and his dog have been running for 10 years together and over 7000 miles! The other nice thing about running with him was the fact that he thought I was 21!! Thank YOU, He just made my month!

William and Andon
After Communion we invited a few close friends and our family over for dessert.

As soon a we got home Devin HAD to change out of his tie and vest.
{Devin and Michael talking during dessert}

Kendall and Faith enjoying some dessert
We had cheesecake, cupcakes, cookies, brownies,

strawberry shortcake, ice cream and coffee.

The communion class-well half of the kids, the other half went last weekend.

Devin is front and center


3 generations of Werth boys, LOVE them ALL!

So proud of all that Devin has accomplished this year!

Mom, dad and Devin

Picture time! Grandma Connie bought him this handsome outfit.

However, it took several of us to convince him that he will NOT get stuck in his shirt if we button the top button, clip on the tie and button the vest. Grandma Shirley just sat back and laughed to herself-she too had the same problem 27 years ago. Thanks Ivan and Deon for all your convincing.

Making cupcakes for upcoming Communion Dessert Night.

Mother's Day Sunday:

Started my morning with Kendall bringing me breakfast in bed {graham crackers and watermelon}, dad even got a plate!

Deon was so kind, he cook breakfast for our family, my parents, my sister Cindy, and his parents. He served eggs, bacon, sausage links, strawberries, bagels and waffles! Thanks Deon!!

I got three handmade cards{my favorite}, a tomatoes plant that Andon grew at school and a flower pot he planted while at Walmart with the Werth's. Devin made a smelly lace bag and Kendall made a painted plaster of paris garden paver for my flower beds.

Later after enjoying the warm sunshine, Shirley and Ivan headed back to KS. Cindy found some plants to add to her backyard and went home to study. I took 2 of the kids with me to met my parents at Target. They had Andon with them, it was his turn to spend time with grandpa.

I dropped the kids off at home and went to get some plants for out back. Strawberries, onions, basil, cilantro, lettuce and flowers. Came home and enjoyed MORE SunShine!

Saturday Devin had time with grandpa Dave while Andon was at Hockey with dad and the Werth's. Kendall, grandma and I went to run a few errands then I came home and got lunch/dinner ready for the parents and Devin to celebrate his communion.

And that was my Weekend...

this weekend is scout graduation, so I MUST get these blankets DONE TODAY!

Last Weekend catch up

My oldest mowing the lawn for the 1st time. He did a good job, had a little help from dad, but did most of the back yard himself.

Mom and Kendall running to the finish line after the 1/2 mile kid run for the 4 and under run. She took off in a full sprint, and I had to pick up my pace just to keep up! I did just run 6.2 miles 2 hours ago. After the run, the kids got soft tacos from Chipotle.

I ran with Kendall in the 4 and under heap (1/2 mile) , while the 'Big Kids' ran a full mile by themselves.

The little runners! Their race started at noon.





{head bands say-Sister #1, Sister #2 & Sister #3}

The sisters after our 10K! My sister Sharon came up from Hays to run with us. We had a pasta night Saturday at my house(turkey meatballs with spaghetti sauce, garlic bread and whole wheat pasta with a salad) YUM!

Got up at 5:20 A.M. Sunday, ate peanut butter toast, coffee and water before heading to Cindy's. Scott dropped us off close to the start so we did not have to find parking.

We did good for the amount of training we put into this race-NONE! We actually ran the Boulder-Bolder in 2007 and ran it in 1 hour 20 minutes-This year{four years later=4 years OLDER} we beat our time by 2 minutes!

Easter 2011

Easter ending-Praise the Lord for all the good things he has done!
Easter day:kids scoped out their baskets ate a quick breakfast and headed to church-we were out the door by 8:05. {Impressive, I even showered that morning}
Kendall taking pictures again...the above bunny and below mommy. Mom sitting out front relaxing.

Mom watching Kendall ride her scooter,

Andon rollerblading,

Brothers skating-Devin wanted blades after he found out that Andon got some, so I let him try mine out.

Devin shooting hoops with his KU colored basketball from the Easter bunny.

Dad and Devin playing a game of P-I-G

Kendall with her Easter pony.

Andon and I went grocery shopping Saturday-I had to draw names because both boys wanted to go with me-Andon was the lucky one this weekend.

Easter bunny Surprises:

Kendall: Butterfly dress, Hannah Montana cd, sandals, sweetie bell(pony) and princess poster

Andon: Mario Galaxy 2 poster, uno, roller blades, squirmles, shorts, and flip flops

Devin: nerf basketball hoop, KU basketball, shorts, flip flops, squirmles

Saturday, the boys went to hockey skate lessons and Kendall and I went to the mall. While there, we saw Andon's Art work, played at the play place and Kendall get her ears pierced-spear of the moment decision.

Andon's art work at the art show in the Mall.
Check out my ears! She did so good getting them pierced, no tears. She was nervous while waiting though.A visit with the bunny, a fake looking bunny ~words from Kendall.

Scouts helped the community by hiding Easter eggs for the egg hunt.

Devin with his eggs

Pack 92

Andon with his eggs
the mini Easter bunny.

Bucket heads

Andon before all the activities began.

All Star Andon/Flying Pig 5K

Today I walked the Flying Pig 5k. I did this run last year as well. This by far is my favorite 5K. It benefits Foothills Gateway which provides services to families with developmental delays. i have two friends who use this service, one of them put together a team this year. Achin for Bacon-team Deanna. I have this HORRIBLE chest cold, therefore I have not ran for the past week-it started last Saturday and has drained all the energy from me. I wanted to be there today to take part in this WONDERFUL event...So I walked it.

{Me and my sister Cindy}

Friday night sleep-over-This is our last sleep over at the Werth house with Cannon and Cailyn. Our friends are moving to Iowa in May.

All Star Andon-

Friday Andon and Deon took off that morning for the mountains at Snowy Range, WY.

Andon took a 2 hour ski lesson, a lunch break and skied with dad all day Friday

{while others were in school}.

great bonding time for good behavior

Taking runs with dad

Magic Carpet Ride

Practice during ski school

Andon getting ready for lessons

Saturday Andon also had his first hockey ice skating lesson. He said he liked it and only fell once. Today he tried his luck at Roller Blading-think the Easter Bunny figured out what to get him for Easter ;)

Devin started horse lessons again-that is his happy place!

butterflies x's 2

Then on Thursday Kendall went to the Butterfly Pavilion with Preschool. I sadly did not get to go. She was going to wear her lady bug outfit with wings and all so the butterflies would land on her. Luckily I convinced her to wear bright colors with a flower hair bow. This attracted the butterflies! One landed on her hair bow. Thanks-Amanda for taking and posting FB pictures of the kiddos and Kendall.

{This is her Butterfly Pavilion outfit}

Last Tuesday I went to the Butterfly Pavilion with Devin's Second grade class. It was a fun little trip. It has changed quite a bit since I was there last. Janesa and I took the kids a couple of Halloweens' ago for Bug-A-Boo. {Blogged about a couple years ago in Oct.}

2nd grade friends.

Moth=when landed there wing are closed

Butterfly=when they land wings are open

{I learned about this from a Fancy Nancy book}

Mom and Devin in the butterfly room

Petting a starfish

Insect room-Devin holding Rosie-YIKES!

I would have totally yanked my hand away causing Rosie to fly across the room

as soon as those hairy legs touch my hand-Ick!

Random Pics of...

My Poor, LOVED dog Dixie. She is so gentle and puts up with alot from Kendall. She get lead around the house on a leash when the poor dog really just wants to go on a real walk outside. She has pretend parties and her food dish gets moved around frequently. She does get lots of hugs like this one...

And this one...

She even get to pretend she is in Alaska with an Eskimoe hat on.

Earlier the hat was covering her eyes and she was just laying there.

Dixie is such a big part of our family, she is loved in many different ways!