Kaitlyn's Baptism

On Sunday we were able to witness the baptism of my niece, Kaitlyn. She wore the baptismal gown that both my sister and I wore which was really neat.

Kaitlyn & Pastor Erffmeyer
Pastor Marshall, Erffmeyer, Kaitlyn, Rob, Lisa & Austin
Kaitlyn in her beautiful gown
The four generations
Me, Kaitlyn & Lisa

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Babysitting Austin & Kaitlyn

Today I watched Austin & Kaitlyn so that Lisa could get some stuff done before Kaitlyn's baptism. We really had a lot of fun. I took all 3 kids for a walk--Josiah rode in the sling and they rode in the double stroller. After we got back we colored some pictures for Lisa. Then the kids relaxed and played with the toys. It was a very enjoyable morning for all of us!!

Josiah decided to color his face instead of the paper
Kaitlyn & Josiah

Circus Pages

On Monday night we went to a circus called Circus Pages that took place at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds. We were a little concerned when we showed up and we were the first ones there but we were able to get really good seats because of it. My whole family went with but unfortunately Tim was not able to go with because he couldn't get out of work. We were able to do a lot of exciting things including: having some cotton candy; Josiah, Austin & Kruesie took a pony ride for the first time; we were able to see white tigers, elephants, camels and ponies. The kids really seemed to enjoy it and were very well behaved considering that we had 5 kids under the age of 2 1/2. Here are some of the pictorial highlights:

Austin on the pony

Josiah on the pony
Kruesie on the pony
All of us with the best seats in the house.

Tim joined us at Rob & Lisa's house for pizza and took a picture with Josiah and his coloring book

Our Easter

We came home after a long Easter day and Josiah was still awake so then we were able to finally give him his Easter basket from us.

Easter-My Family

Afterwards we went over to my parents so that we could see everyone real quick. Josiah enjoyed getting his Easter bag and visiting with his cousins.

Easter--The Schaap Side

We celebrated Easter by going to the 8:30 service at OPCRC. It was good to be there with some of my family. Then, we headed out to Tim's parents to celebrate Easter with them and the Schaap side. We were kind of sad that none of the cousins showed up but I guess they had other things to do :(

Great Grandma Schaap, Grandma Krooswyk & Josiah

Uncle Lar & Josiah
Our Family
Josiah--all dressed up

Pre-Easter Get Together

Tonight we got together with Tim's family since we were not going to see Joel & Beth for Easter. We enjoyed having Papa John's for dinner and enjoying spending time with them (we missed Phil & Julie because they were in England). The kids enjoyed receiving Easter stuff from Grandpa & Grandma Krooswyk.

Decorating Easter Eggs

On Saturday afternoon we enjoyed a visit from Tim, Susan, Anna & Rebecca. They were in from Grand Rapids for the night and stopped in to see the house and go out for dinner. We really enjoyed seeing them again since the last time we saw them was at Josiah's baptism and we didn't get to see the girls then. The kids did a great job playing together!

Susan, Rebecca, Tim & Anna
Josiah & Rebecca playing together

Easter Egg Hunt

On Friday night, we had a little get together with my family since we won't see Jeff & Lisa and the kids on Easter. Tim really wanted to have an Easter Egg hunt this year so we decided to have it with the little kids this year and that we would keep it inside. The kids really enjoyed finding the eggs in the house and shaking them up. Later they colored an Easter egg which was super fun. Josiah really enjoyed spending time with his Great Grandpa and Grandma. They came over a little bit earlier than everyone else and he was able to warm up to them and enjoyed sitting by her throughout the evening.

Josiah enjoyed eating the crayon more than coloring

Austin coloring his Easter egg

Lisa and Kruesie coloring

Daylia, Kruesie, Austin, Kaitlyn & Josiah after the Easter egg hunt

Great Grandpa & Grandma with Josiah