The boys get to hold their little brother for the first time! Brady (20 months) had to learn a little patience when it came to Mommy time. He did quite well!

Taylor (8) and Connor (5) help out when needed.

Welcome Little One

My sister and her husband welcomed their 4th boy in February! Kaden was born on the 27th and looks like his big brothers. Everything went well and he receives plenty of love from his big brothers!

Wrestling!

Zach was in the St Mary's High School wrestling camp they offered for elementary students. He had a blast and was able to wrestle in a "tournament". He was grinning from ear to ear as he took down each of the other guys...and so it begins.

Kindergarten Mass

Zach's class had their 1st mass at school in February. They all did an awesome job and it is nice to see each of them participating! Zach read a little and then he and two buddies carried up the gifts. He was so proud to lead them since he has done that with Daddy during the Sunday mass!

Jaci's 2nd grade (A Ya Po Lugu Song)

Jaci's class performed a song about a girl who was board and wanted to dance, but no one else wanted to. So she asked the mosquito to dance with her and they did until he stepped on her toe too many times and she need to shoo him out. (that is what the brooms are for). Another comical folk story.

Zach's Kindergarten (Tura - Tura Song)

Zach's song & dance told of a lady who thought she worked so hard while her husband was away for work all week and recapped what she did. Basically talked on the phone, visited with friends, etc. It was a comical folk story that the kindergartners had a blast doing!

Russian Kaleidoscope

Last week, the kids had the awesome opportunity to experience the Russian Culture at their school. Sergei Shapoval came to teach the children with the help of the arts council and St Joe's PTO. He and the kids put on a show for the public on Friday and they all did a wonderful job!! Here is Sergei with the Russian Alphabet which the 5th graders taught us.

Here is Zach's grade in costume. Zach sported a mustache which he did not take off until 8pm that night. We did errands too and he had to keep it on!

Here is Father Shumacher in an authentic Kazachok uniform. They were the most free people in Russia without taxes or jobs (the government took care of them, but they were the first ones to war and at the front line of attacks - Trade off~!)

Here is Sergei teaching about the bear man who wanted to learn an instrument, but didn't have any. He showed the people how he could use the wooden spoons to make music and dance!

Here is a table of items they brought with to show more of the culuture. Did you know that the Red Square is named for it's beauty? A form of Red in Russian means beautiful and that is why it is called the Red Square! Now you know too!