HopeKids Event

On Saturday, we had our first Hopekids event in such a long time. Easter at the Ranch was close to our house and outdoors... so I took a chance and signed us up. It was a warm 80some degrees outside, but the breeze made it feel amazing.  We started by visiting with some heart friends, while the kids bounced (or sat) in the bouncy castle.  Then we made our way over to the picnic area for lunch.  Notice my husband being a goofball and crossing his eyes.. photobomb.

Owen was cuddling up to Sis... had to capture the moment.

Then Mr. Owen decided to be crazy and jam out to the DJs tunes.  I love that everyone is oblivious to his silly singing.. we are so used to it!
MVI 0765 from Andrea Simmons on Vimeo. After lunch, we decided to ride the ponies.  Owen would say "this is fun" in the most nervous voice ever.  He's not a fan.  Kam was holding him on and trying to keep her toes from being stomped.  Yes, we are city folk wearing flip flops on a farm.

Who doesn't love a good face painting?  Kam went with the Tyson look.

Owen wanted a skull... which I protested, but didn't really have a say.  Let me just say that washing the black off from around his eye was a chore and he still has a black eye two days later.  He loved it and wouldn't stop looking at himself in the mirror the rest of the day, so it was worth it.

Carson went with the third eye look.  I decided to not hold up the line anymore and saved my face from the awesome artwork. 

We had a great time with HopeKids.  Bridget and the whole organization is phenomenal and we love what they do for these kids.  So proud to be a part of it!  We grabbed an ice cream and a few movies on the way home and settled in for a quiet evening.

Sunday was full of errands, catching up on housework and we took the kids to see the Croods.  Daddy went to play softball in the evening, while I helped Kam with a WWI project..  It's hard to not appreciate the little moments at home, time with family, and productive weekends.