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Easter & Soccer

 We spent a wonderful Easter weekend in Fairbank with Ryan's family.  Grandma Diane always has fun things planned for the kids to do.  Aside from filling their bellies with Easter candy, they also painted bird houses and flew kites!

This past weekend marked Jack's first soccer game!  Ryan is coaching Jack, and five other 4/5 year olds.  They all did a great job.  Jack is loving playing soccer.  I'm glad we finally got him into some organized sports.  I think it will be really good for him.

Arthritis update:  We will no longer be traveling to St. Paul, MN, for Lia's arthritis appointments (long story--insurance issues).  We are transferring to a rheumatologist in Iowa City at U of I Hospitals.  We have our first appointment next week there.  Just as of late (within the last week or so) Lia has begun to complain about her knees again.  Hoping to get more answers next week.

Enjoy these Easter and soccer pictures!


Jack and the Easter Bunny.  Lia wouldn't go anywhere near him.

Very focused on his bird house painting! This now hangs in the tree in our front yard.


Easter morning before church
Daddy and Jack before the game.



Jack's cheerleader! 

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Tammy N. said…
All I can say is prayers for Lia's new specialist and her care...AND good luck with Gpa Jeff and soccer! ;) Great pics!
April 13, 2015 at 3:23 PM
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