A spring picnic

 Hey all! This is Libby. You know, it isn't really spring yet, but here, it sure feels like it! Just yesterday, Marie, Jewel, the dogs and I all went on a picnic. "This looks like the perfect place." said Jewel, "I can't wait to eat those sandwiches. I love peanut butter!" 

 "Great! I'll spread out the blanket." "Fine with me. I'll play with those darling doggies." 

 Soon we were all sitting there, eating away.

 "Are there any more sandwiches left?" I asked. "One more." said Jewel, peeping into the basket. "Fab!" I said, "I'll take it."

 After I finished demolishing the last sandwich, we had the super experience of devouring the Jello mold Marie-Grace had made.

 After all this, we finished our lovely outside time with a sprightly game of tag. I won.

Do you like spending time outside? 

Spring is Coming!

 Good day pleasant readers! On Sunday (coincidentally the same day the time changed) it turned suddenly warm. It was most delightful to shed our hot winter clothes and wear our light, airy, spring clothes again.

 On Sunday (after church) Libby and I strolled to the creek with our dogs. Libby calls it Babbling Brook.

 The ice had almost all melted. No ice skating now! 

 Libby really enjoyed sitting on this log "urging the creek to move along faster".

 Libby took this picture of me on the bridge. What a wonderful Sunday we had!

 After quickly finishing our schoolwork on Monday, we all piled into the car to go to Kearney. We went because of a milk co-op Mother is a part of. Every five weeks we go to Kearney. The only reson I was taking pictures of my lunch was because I was board.

 This was my desert. I'll just say it's a little bit like a chocolate truffle.

 This is one of the first things I saw going into our favorite park in Kearney.

 Here's me. Just walking along the lovely stone pathways.

 The only flaw in this park was that they had not filled up the pond yet. Otherwise it was wonderful.

 Here is a very small cave that Libby and I took pictures in.

 Myself....

 and Libby.

 Libby took this picture of me on one of the many bridges.

 Libby also took this picture of me going up these stone steps.

 In turn, I took a picture of Libby on one of the bridges.

 This picture was taken in front of a very large stone. Do you like it?

 This lighthouse was the last place we went in the park.

 I thought this picture was very interesting. It looks almost like a stairway to heaven. Would you agree?

 We both really liked the view.

 Isn't it pretty?

 The view coming down.

 Isn't this captivating? I certainly found it so.

 On the way back to the car, we took many photos. Here are our favorites.

Is the weather like were you live warm or cold?

Do you go to parks very often?

Valentine's day and a Visit with Old Friends

 Good day pleasant readers! Yeah, Hi! First of all, we are really sorry we haven't posted in a long time but at lest we're posting now right?  Anyway,we are going to tell you about our Valentine's day party and our visit with our old friends, Caraline  and Katie Janssen. Yep, so let's get going!

We had Sagie, Addy, Jubilee,and Liz over on Valentine's day. We invited Alexandra, but she couldn't come. I don't remember why.

 Every one brought food. It was great!

 On Sunday afternoon we drove down to Nanna and Poppa's house. The above and below pictures are from the next day. Schoolwork took a lot less time there. I'm not sure why.

 After finishing our work, Kristen showed us her father's new sword (it wasn't sharp, thank goodness). He bought it at some place called knife cave.

 After that, Kristen and I painted each other's nails while Samantha and Libby talked and ran around. 

 Then something funny happened. Samantha,after flopping down on the bench said : "I can't wait till Katie and Caraline get here. Maybe I'll get a rest."  She breathed in and out deeply, pretending to be exhausted. Marie and I stared at her. Katie and Caraline were old friends from the year were we lived in Aurora. "Oh, I guess we forgot to tell you they were coming, didn't we?" "Well, that's just it. We invited Addy and Jubilee over and forgot to tell you!" I exclaimed, finally finding my voice. After general exclamations of surprise, we all laughed together.

  A little while later, Libby flung up her arms while almost shouting: "Katie, it's soooooooo great to see you again! It's been forever!!!!!! 

 Meanwhile, Marie shook hands with Caraline in a very proper manner.

 Caramel and Vanilla were happy to see Pepper, to!

 Just then, Addy and Jubilee came in and we had introductions.

 We had much enjoyment with everyone there (we even put on a play, although no one bothered to take pictures of it). In other words, we were very sad when they left at six o'clock.

The next day, (after schoolwork) I really wanted to go outside.

We both went. That is, Libby played and I took pictures. On the tire swing.....

The monkey bars..........

In the sandbox......

And my personal favorite, on the trampoline.

Then Libby and I went up to the  tree house and had a long talk about everything and nothing, as only sisters can. Now we are back home. I was really sad to leave Nanna's. So was I, but it is good to be home.

What did you do for Valentine's Day?

When was the last time you saw an Old Friend?