Bowling with Na-naw

About two weeks ago, Na-naw took Hanah, Alexis, Eden, and I (Kimber) bowling at the AMF in Mechanicsville.  Hannah drove us over and Na-naw showed up about 10 minutes later with 4 of our cousins:  Erika, Claire, Gracie, and Collin.  

 Eden, Lexi, and Hannah waiting in the car at the AMF parking lot.

The sky looked extremely stormy and unhappy but thankfully we didn't get rained on!

Once we were all inside, we picked out our shoe size and walked down to our lane.

 Trying on some shoes.

My cousin, Claire, was really excited!

I guess I could say Lexi was excited too... :)

Na-naw bought two lanes and we were split up into two teams.  Team 1 consisted of Erika, Collin, Hannah, and I.  Team 2 consisted of Na-naw, Alexis, Claire, and Gracie.

Once Na-naw entered our names in the system we started bowling!  We (Hannah, Lexi, and I) hadn't bowled for at least a year so we had quite a few tries "in the gutter."  Eden had never bowled in her life but she did pretty well!

Picking out a ball.

The approach (this was the most nerve-wracking part for me!).

The throw...

...and the gutter!

Despite our many "gutter balls" we enjoyed our time together.  Na-naw is in a bowling league and so she helped us bowl better as the games progressed!

Gracie (a cousin) bowling.

Lexi and Claire waiting their turn.

Erika was probably the best "bowler" of the day (other than Na-naw).  I think she came in first in each of the two games we played!

She managed to get at least one strike every game!

Claire getting ready for her turn!

Gracie and Eden.

Lexi on her second bowl!

Myself, Na-naw, and Hannah enjoying our time together! ;)

My turn!

Na-naw working it!

Hannah...what amazing form! ;)

P.S. from Hannah- I was absolutely horrible!  But it was fun to go and spend time with my cousins and grandma!!  

Collin.

Collin and Erika.

Team 1 finished bowling their two games before Team 2, so Team 1 went over for lunch at Chik-fil-A first! :)  Before we left, we grabbed a "team shot" of everyone!

Team 1:  Collin, Erika, Hannah, and myself.

Team 2:  Gracie, Na-naw, Eden, Claire, and Alexis.

Chik-fil-A was stuffed with people but we managed to find ourselves a seat and get some nuggets and waffle fries ordered!  

 Can anyone say, YUM?!

 After nuggets and fries, we ordered an Oreo milkshake and...WOW!...it was so good!

Once we were finished eating, Hannah drove Erika, Alexis, and I around town and we browsed different stores.  We then dropped Erika off at her house, said "hi" to Aunt Steph and headed on home.

What a wonderful day!  Thanks, Na-naw, for taking us bowling!  We had a great time and will treasure the memories forever! 

Kimber :)

Resurrection Sunday 2011

This year's Resurrection Sunday was a little different than the "normal."  Instead of going up to Northern VA to celebrate with Daddy's family, we got to celebrate it with Mama's side of the family!  (We celebrated Resurrection Sunday with Dad's side a few weeks before.) 

Very often throughout the day I had to keep telling myself that we weren't going to Grandma's! :)  It's crazy how, if you do one thing every year the same way, you get programmed to think it's going to be that exact way for the rest of your life! :)

Anyways, before we left for church I managed to grab everyone for pictures.  Sadly we were already running a tad late so we didn't get a family picture. :(  BUT, we still have individual photos and they will have to do! :)

We'll start with the youngest Wassenberg:

Judah was already buckled in his car seat before I got his picture, so we took one in his seat! :)

Miss Lydia.

Josiah

Eden

Seth

Caleb

Alexis

Me (a.k.a. Kimber)

Hannah

Mama-dear

Papa bear.

After photos we piled into the car (quickly, I should add) and were on our way to church!  

After a wonderful church service, we headed over to Uncle Sean's house for a special Nash Luncheon.

There was lots of food and desserts present and after stuffing ourselves the younger kids went on an Easter egg hunt (courtesy of our Uncle Sean who knows his nieces/nephews love candy!).

Lydia found an egg!

Uncle Sean, Aunt Amanda, Uncle Matt and my cousins Erika and Allie hid the eggs.  Some were in interesting places! :)

Some of the adults (and cousins) watching the proceedings.

Aunt Amanda hid a "golden egg" and whenever a gold-colored egg was found the kids were to open them and see what was inside.  A few just had a note that said this wasn't the real golden egg and the search went on. 

Mason, my cousin, found the real golden egg and was very excited about the $10 inside! :)

Uncle Sean checking the ground for any missed eggs.

By the way, I don't think I've told you guys yet...if I have, I'm sorry...but my Aunt Amanda is pregnant!!!  She's due in September and will found out if she's having a boy or a girl this month!  We're so excited for Uncle Sean and Aunt Amanda!

It didn't take long before Lydia started breaking into the goodies!

After emptying the eggs and felowshipping some more we went home and had our usual "popcorn and movie."

"But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. Then they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?”
She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.”
Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?”
She, supposing Him to be the gardener, said to Him, “Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away.”
  Jesus said to her, “Mary!”
She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher)."

John 20:11-16

I know this is late but I hope you all had a wonderful day celebrating our beautiful Savior's rising again!

Our Special Easter Dinner

"Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen!" 

Luke 24:1-6

Last Saturday we made a special dinner to celebrate Jesus' rising again!  We cooked 3 of our chickens, made some other yummy food and read in the Bible about the events leading up to Jesus' resurrection. 

Mama serving up the seltzer-pineapple punch!

Lexi beautifully set the table with our best tablecloth, Mama's china plates, and some decorative napkins!

To match the beautiful table we dressed up in "Sunday best."

 The two napkin varieties.

Eating dinner!

After most of us were finished eating, Daddy read from Luke 23.

Josiah listening intently.

(For those of you who have seen Tangled, his face reminded me of Flynn Rider's "smolder." ;)

Hannah, myself and Judah after dinner.

As we cleaned up dinner the boys went and decorated some eggs in the schoolroom!

Once they were done, we sat down in the den and opened our Resurrection eggs.  (The eggs each contained an item that applied to a section in the Gospels about the last supper, betrayal, etc.)

Lydia with the carton of Resurrection eggs!

Daddy passed out the eggs and then he called each colored egg out (in order).  The one who had the egg that was called read the Bible verses connected to the item inside the egg.  When they were finished reading, they guessed what was inside the container and then opened it to see! 

Eden reading her verses.

Lydia playing with her orange egg.

Judah playing on Mama's chair.

 Seth showing off the item found in his egg:  a cross.

After about 30 minutes of looking up Scripture we finished and proceeded to dessert!

Carrot-Zucchini cake definitely hit the spot! :)

So there was our special Easter dinner!  It was about 10:00 P.M. as we finished dessert (we ate dinner around 7:45), so we soon went to bed! :)

Kimber :)

Accomplishment of the Day! :)

About two weeks ago Hannah received her court summons to King William Courthouse for the "Presentation of [her] Driver's License". 

This morning at 8:00 she and Daddy left, but not before a quick photo together:

Daddy took my camera with him, so here are 3 pictures of the events that followed:

Getting ready to enter the Courthouse!

The sign says "Under God the People Rule."

We have a habit of taking pictures of landmarks that show America really is (some would say "was") a Christian nation.  Soon the ACLU (or some other group) will try and get all such evidence erased, so we take pictures as real evidence! :)

After getting a small lecture Hannah was the first teen called up and presented with her license.  The license was given to Daddy and then Hannah shook the Judge's hand.

And that was that! :)

Hannah in her car with her license!

Congrats Hannah!  Love you!

Kimber and fam :)

P.S. - Hopefully I'll post about our Resurrection Sunday happenings soon! :)