Miss you, dad

Hummus time

Hummus making is a family activity around here.

They all like to push the button on the food processor.

Time to test it out.

Good stuff!

Happy Birthday

Maddox and Beckett turn 5 today!  Can't believe how fast these years have gone.  It's been a bit crazy around here, but we are still able to have a little celebration.  Presents after breakfast, then later our neighbor friends will come over for lunch and cake.  

Pretty excited to open presents.

Checking out what Maddox got.

Dinosaurs, just what they wanted!

Reading a new dinosaur book with dad.

Happy Birthday Maddox and Beckett!  We love you!!!

dad

Saturday dad went to hospice care.  It has been an interesting week since, trying to spend time down there while keeping little ones in somewhat of a routine.  Thankful for God's grace and peace during this time.  

Dad's siblings and their dad came down for a visit yesterday.  Was great to see all of them and precious for them to spend a little time with dad.

Debbie brought pics from when they were little.  This confirms what I've been saying--Callum looks just like Grandpa Denny.  

Great Grandpa and Callum hanging out together.

Grandpa giving dad a little talk.

4 generations of DeGroote men.  So glad Silas and Callum got to meet Great Grandpa.

Grandpa DeGroote and his 5 kids

Our DeGroote family

Callum, being the mama's boy that he is, would not leave my arms.  Alas, I got to join in on a 4 generation picture.

Father and son

Easter

Easter weekend was spent in Cedar Rapids with Scott's family.  Beth (and her dog Nelli) are back in the states for 6 months, so it was fun to catch up with her a bit and meet Nelli in person.  As usual, I didn't take many pictures, but here are a few from "the hunt."  Easter eggs were hidden in the house since it was early morning and a little chilly out.

Callum's first hunt.  He did pretty good with a little help.

These boys were all over the place--pros at finding eggs. 

Marketa was happy just to get a few and maybe help Callum a little.

Checking out the loot.