Spring Break Stay-cation '18

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Most of our Spring Break was spent staying busy around here, we did head to Indy for a night (more on that later). 
I don't have many pictures of our week but we did manage to have a fun break despite the ridiculously cold weather! It even hailed!

We kicked off their break on Friday with lunch after school at Chic-fil-a with the Roelofs. 

We had a special Good Friday service at church at night. 

Saturday we ran some errands together and saw the movie "Sherlock Gnomes" in the theater. 






Sunday was a busy day with Easter celebrations. 

On Monday we spent the day doing some Spring cleaning and organizing (it can't all be fun and games!)


Tuesday we met up with our friends, the Klein's, at the Holland Playland. They had lots of fun in the play structure, and playing zoobs in the corner ;)
We also went to lunch together. 






In the evening we had cousin Makenna over for a sleepover!

Wednesday the boys had dentist apppointments and they played by grandma R while I got some groceries (goodness, we go through a lot more food when they are all home for a week!)



Thursday the kids all had paydates - The boys played by their friends' Landon and Bennett's house. And we had Jovie's friend Annalise (and her big sister) over to our house to play. 

On Friday we woke up bright and early for a last minute trip to Indianapolis....which deserves it's own post! Stay tuned!


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Friday Photo Dump

Friday, April 6, 2018


My little mini working on her "paper plate ab moves" ha!

Lisa and I gave Prep Dish a try! After a couple hours in the kitchen we had breakfast, lunch and dinner ready for a whole week!

"Everyday life is an exquisite gift" ~ Shauna Niequist 

Charlotte's Web play

Jovie was a little hesitate to give her "salutations" to Charlotte, ha!

Dinner with cousins!

this is a rare sight to see them play together!

Family hike at the ODC on a sunny Sunday 

Fishing at fun night!

Limbo with friends!

The Helicopter Egg Drop was so cool! And cold!

Good food makes me so happy! 
Robb and I tried out a new pizza place "MidiCi"on our last date, it was so good!


a little pamper sesh with daddy! so sweet!



Jovie has been asking to go shopping and "try on" dresses, a first for her! We had a fun time in the dressing room!

Some bunny was excited to be the star helper in her class!

 
We had a fun morning!

perfect way to spend a rainy day; yummy soup and a good book!

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Easter Sunday!

Tuesday, April 3, 2018


He is risen! He is risen! 
Come on and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord!


We had a wonderful, but cold, Easter Sunday celebrating our Risen Lord!
So thankful for His death and resurrection!

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When Good Friday doesn't feel very "good"

Friday, March 30, 2018

Good Friday hasn’t been so “good” around here at the Lubbers' house today. 
We've had a rough day of terrible tantrums, atrocious attitudes, and downright disrespect that's brought out the worst in us (myself included). 
It’s always a struggle for me to not hold on to the bitterness and resentment I feel when the kids misbehave, and not let it ruin my whole day, especially on special days, when my expectations are high. 
But, I told Satan “not today, dude! You can't steal my joy today” and I asked God to help me show them compassion and grace. He reminded me that I’m a sinner too (duh!) and need to ask for forgiveness for the way I reacted in those situations (Ouch! But so true!)
It makes me even more grateful that today we get to celebrate that ALL our sins have been wiped clean on the cross. 
That's what Good Friday is all about, and that I feel "good" about!




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Friday Photo Dump

Friday, March 9, 2018

My "Holy Yoga" instructor, Becca, posted this on her Facebook page and I just love what she said;

"Give God your weakness.
He'll give you His strength.
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Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! 

1 Chronicles 16:11 

Katie's first time in full lotus was a big surprise to her. Then she didn't even know she had the strength to lift all the way off the ground!!!"

Isn't that so true!? Not only in yoga, but also in life. 
God always gives us strength to get through the hard stuff, the stuff we never imagined we could, when we rely on Him.

He knows the way to our hearts, a surprise breakfast date!


I love having a sweet little buddy to do hair treatments with :)

Oh what I wouldn’t give to be a little birdie by the big snow pile at lunch recess that day!
A singing competition that’s not dangerous or inappropriate! Sign me up! 

Not sure if this makes me lazy, or smart. But I’m warm and getting some reading done for book club, and only hearing a portion of the arguments, so I call that a win!



Another great weekend at IF:Gathering!


With amazing friends to share it with!

Jovie has been asking to read stories in the Bible about miracles lately. It's so cute! I love being able to remind her about what a miracle SHE is!

Valentines' party in 3rd Grade!


 It's so fun to see him in his daily environment!


I’m not a fan of re-runs (or football) in general. But re-watching the Super Bowl game every chance he gets while simultaneously throwing a football to himself and mimicking the plays has me really baffled!


The girls all ready for our family date night!


This is an easy, go-to meal on a busy night when I have to work, I cook up some quinoa, set out all the fixings and we make our own quinoa-burrito bowls. If I have time I'll roast some red peppers and sweet potatoes too! 


We dove head first into a new adventure and got 10 chickens...currently down to 9 :(


Here is "Cutie pie", "Unicorn", "Flash", "Super Spy", "Hot Rod", "JD", "Tink", "Belle", "Monterey", and "Marsala" in all there chirpy cuteness.  And no, we can't tell them apart! 


The kids have been spending lots more time in the barn playing basketball after they do their "Chicken chores"

Little diva requested a picture before going on a date night with Grandma and Grandpa R.!


Pinewood Derby night!


He got 1st place in his age group for the second year in a row! Way to go buddy!


Date night with my man!


I love how easy it is for me to tell which library books belong to who!
Top ones are all Grayden, and the bottom two were written for Sadler!


I was so excited to see this actress on "Grey's Anatomy" wearing the Droplet Necklace from Noonday Collection!

These kids have come along way in their attitudes about helping pack bags of food for kids to take home over the weekends who might not otherwise have any. When we started a couple years ago they were a disaster every time, but it's been awesome to see their hearts changing and watch them help out with happy hearts now!


This cutie's picture got posted on the school district Facebook page. I had to snatch it and share!


Jovie has become quite the make-up artist :)

And boy, do I love that "kerly hare" :)





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