Family Field Day

Last Saturday was our church's 3rd annual Family Field Day. It's been a great outreach for FBC Keller. As a bonus, we get to have fun too! :)
We spent a couple hours playing, eating and enjoying the beautiful day!

AK's first time

EK's first time to ride a pony. Keith said she did well. We may look into hippotherapy (horse therapy) this summer. I'm glad she was able to try it and I'm glad she didn't freak out! :)

AC wasn't sure about it last year but since her big sis was doing it, she had to do it too. :)

AC and her friend K (These girls have been together since they were babies!)

My brave girl climbing up all by herself! (There's no way her mama would've done this at 4 1/2 yrs old.)

At the top and ready to slide down. When she was done, she tried convincing her 5 year old cousin to go. AC said "I'll go with you". M's response: "NO WAY!" :)

AC patiently waited 20 minutes in line so she could get her face painted.

Beautiful girl with her ladybug art! :)
I know AC will be talking about all the fun she had for weeks to come! EK did great too. She didn't do the bounce houses but she walked around a lot with her daddy. No fussing from her this year at all! :)

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 31, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Great pictures, that ladybug is impressive. Glad EK had a good day!

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  2. pammycakesApril 1, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    ok....ak is absolutley the cutest...i love his cheeks....he's precious...and i am so happy ek decided to ride the pony..tate volunteered in pa a few years back for the horse therapy and he loved working with the kids...so cute...and of course ac is darling and i love her ladybug...and her sweet smile..miss you all....hugs to you

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  3. pammycakesApril 1, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    oh my goodness...ak is the cutest thing living...he is just adorable..i love his cheeks..so happy ek rode the pony...tate volunteered at a horse therapy place in pa while in college...he loved it...and of course ac...darling as ever with her ladybug and her smile is contagious....miss you guys..hugs

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