Planting and Park Fun with Grandmom

Chris took Clara to NJ for a visit while Mommy helped Grandma Pretz host Katie's Bridal SHower

Happy Easter

We had a wonderful Easter morning at home before heading to Mass and joining the family for brunch. The Easter bunny brought Clara a play-doh set, the Hi-Ho Cherry-o game, and a hello Kitty clipboard for her drawing. The most fun was the egg hunt in Grandma's front yard. Clara was so excited to find each one. When she thought she had found them all, she said "I need more." She would gasp in delight and run over to the next egg she spotted. We enjoyed the weekend so much! Jessie joined us for Sunday brunch; and Joanie was home and got engaged to Cecil Johnson on Monday night! Uncle Mark was Clara's buddy for the weekend and kept her delightfully entertained.

Easter Preparations

Clara had a wonderful time dying Easter eggs. We even went out to buy more!
While the eggs dried, she helped Mommy make some bunny cookies with the star sprinkles she picked out.

A chilly March afternoon at the Playground

Frying Pan Farm

Just after this picture was taken, a sheep escaped from his pen after being spooked by a dog (sending the two others into riotous excitement). He ran over and was cornered by the fence behind Clara. Mommy and Uncle Chris were ready to help corral the sheep if needed, and Daddy rescued his princess and gave her a safe view of the excitement. Mommy was feeling a little more brave with the idea than if she had actually had to grab the sheep at full charge.

The baby goat was very playful and friendly. He was also quite curious to taste Clara's ladybug hat. Uncle Chris was on hand and quick to rescue the hat. We also saw newborn pigs that were in the barn under special heat lamps. There were so many and snuggled so close together, it was hard to make out just one!

These little lambs were less than 12 hours old! They were marked with paint to help keep track of the supplemental feedings, since Mama had five and was still panting in the corner under the heat lamp!

She was not as enthusiastic for the chickens and roosters. Can't you tell?

"I found the cows!!!!"
She exclaimed with her recent and now frequent use of pronouns.

It was a long stretch, but we got to pet the calf.

Mama was feeling a little protective of her little one. She didn't mind the crowd, she just wanted to keep a closer eye out.

A Handmade Gift

Clara received a very special gift in the mail today from Papa (Great Grandpa Larson). She has a handmade wooden flower pot, complete with her name and Papa's name etched on the sides. It came filled with two bright tulips for her to enjoy and remind her of spring. She has chosen the perfect spot for her gift - a centerpiece on her tea party table!

Wishing you all a very happy spring!