Easter Weekend in Indy

Friday night, April 14, we flew from Denver to Indianapolis for the Easter weekend with Brent, April, Cade, Kasen, and Cam.  The boys were in bed when we arrived.  Brent and April took off for a night away in Indy.  We gladly stayed with the boys and looked forward to seeing them Saturday morning.

A sunny and warm day greeted us on Saturday.  Outside play dominated us with basketball games and board games on the deck.

Brent and April returned Saturday with a picnic lunch and we enjoyed the lunch and play at Beaver Creek park.

A yummy grilled steak supper set the stage for the "birthday bash" to celebrate all the upcoming birthdays since we may not be around when they come up.  Cade will be 9 on May 2, Brent will be 36 on May 6, Kasen will turn 7 on June 2, and Cam will be 4 on August 20.

Cade & Kasen modeling their new Nike clothes and shoes.

Easter Sunday we attended church and then back for family pictures and a delicious brunch.

Time to dye the Easter eggs

Finish up the day with outside play.

One more game to 100!

Winter Park - Spring Break with Kahlers

After the BIG weekend in Iowa (Vicky's birthday and Don's induction into the Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame) we drove to Omaha along with the Kahlers, flew to Denver, and checked in at the condo at Winter Park.  The Kahlers are spending their spring break in Colorado and we joined them for a day of fun.

Getting their NCAA brackets done.

Monday - tubing!

The BIG hill - almost impossible to get up to the top.

Don crawling up!

A sleigh ride complete with hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows.

Back to the condo for games, swimming, grilling supper, and sleep before we head back to Colorado Springs.  The Kahlers spent Tuesday skiing and Wednesday at Glenwood Hot Springs before heading to Denver for the rest of the week.

Basketball Hall of Fame for Don!

BIG?  Yes.  Don was inducted at the state tournament into the Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame and Vicky turns 65 on the same day.  Plus both of our kids and their families came to Des Moines to help us celebrate.

Don and I flew into Omaha on Thursday afternoon after spending the night in Denver because we attended the Denver Nuggets game.  Flying into Omaha was much cheaper than into Des Moines.  We enjoyed our Friday attending a few of the state tournament games and eating out at 801 Chop House to celebrate my birthday.

Friday evening Melissa, Scott, Landon and Owen came from Cedar Rapids and Brent with April, Cade, Kasen and Cam arrived late from Brownsburg, IN.  We all enjoyed our suites at the Residence Inn.

So many bb games on tv

Saturday morning swimming

And basketball.  Landon shoveled the snow!

Spaghetti Works for lunch at the hotel.

Saturday afternoon we attended a reception for the Hall of Fame inductees at the Hall of Pride.  They introduced the six coaches and eight players that were going into the Hall of Fame.  Then we were escorted to the arena where they were introduced at the half time of the 3A championship game.

Cookies at the reception!

Don's introduction and induction!

The boys admiring Don's plaque.

The introduction at the state tournament game.

Back to the hotel for pizza and birthday cake!

What a special birthday surrounded by my five loves!

What a busy day!  Kasen was asleep in seconds.