4/10/06....Back in Minnesota, Annabelle measures the plant specimens for her Science Fair project.

4/14/06...Nathaniel made these molded chocolates on Good Friday to take to Annabelle at lunchtime as a special surprise.

Nathaniel riding his bike up to Annabelle's school.  He can really go!

A satisfied Annabelle in the lunchroom, after downing her chocolate bunnies!

The kids Resurrection Walk at church - here I am at my station - "The Cross".

The weather was nice enough to hunt outdoors at the church egg hunt!  Annabelle here with her friend Annika.

Opening the eggs after the church Easter Egg Hunt!

4/16/06...Easter morning.

More Easter...

Some Easter Bunny inspired front teeth for our toothless wonder!

4/18/06...Nathaniel and I spent the morning biking behind the street sweeping crew.  Here they are sweeping our cul-de-sac.

4/22/06...Annabelle at the First Annual Eden Prairie Science Fair.  She put many, many, MANY long hours into getting this project ready.  The finished product was something she could be very proud of!

Annabelle presenting her project to one of the judges.

It was a long morning for Nathaniel!

Annabelle pictured second from the lower left with less than a dozen 2nd graders from the entire district that entered the fair. There was no ranking of the projects at her age, just a nice ribbon, certificate and a handshake from the district superintendant!

Our first official Minnesota picnic of the season.  It was more a matter of convenience than pleasure as we hurried from the science fair to a birthday party for Annabelle's friend.  Daddy was on his flight home from Tokyo - so he missed it all!

Annabelle costumed for the "Laura Ingalls" themed birthday party held at Staring Lake Outdoor Center.

4/23/06...Happy Birthday Daddy!  Still a little jet-lagged from a week in Japan, we were glad to have him home to celebrate his birthday none-the-less!  Pictured here at dinner with the paper cake Annabelle fashioned as a gift for him.

Daddy with his traditional birthday shortcake.

4/27/06...Nathaniel and me at "Mom's Night" at preschool.