We went to Carhenge, outside of Alliance, since we were up that way.  

I was very surprised to see how much the kids loved it!

It is a pretty interesting place, and oh the opportunity for pictures is plentiful!  

I love these pictures.

We drove over to the other side of Nebraska, Chadron State College to be exact, to see Uncle Brandon, well soon to be Uncle Brandon, when he marries Aunt Sarah later this next month.  As a family we did a lot of talking about collage and how our three kids need to go to college so they have more opportunities for their future.  All three of them agreed that they are going to keep studying so they can go to college.

It's always nice to spend time with family!

 It's always interesting to see what we will drive by on the trip.  Fields of tractors and tractor parts.

 The Sandhills.

Windmills.

 These three spent lots of time watching video's and writing papers, and playing on electronics.  I tell you what, it is so much easier to travel with all these electronics!

We sure do love Chrissy!  Just look at that love!

 Chrissy put on her PT hat, and met us at Total to get Quinn's new seating measured.  Since Quinn is growing like a weed, in fact I'm pretty sure she is the heaviest of our three kids.  She has outgrown her regular seat that is in her wheelchair.  So we got to go in and get measured and fitted for a new chair.  This is a big deal, as she does sit in it more then anything else, and we want it to fit good, be comfortable, and help her stay in a good posture, so we can keep that spine in good order and such.

So first off they carried a huge tote of stuff into the room, and got a chair type thing out that they would put different cushions and such into.  They focused on the seat part of the chair first.  The mold was kind of like flower foam, that a simple mark stays there forever, so they had to get it right the first time, there was not possibilities of mistakes.   So they carefully got her onto the seat, and continued to work with her legs and hips to get her into a position that she will be comfortable in.  Her one leg is longer then the other by a bit, so they also had to make adjustments for that.  Pushing here, moving this other there, and after they got her out, they were all three very happy with the results.

 There you go, a mold of Quinn's rear.  Not everyone can say they have a mold of their rear!

 Then Quinn got a break, she got to stretch and loosen up.  

 Next were measurements, how long is this and how wide is that.

 A bit more stretching.  Quinn better love this while she can, as it's not very functional to swing a 10 year old around.  Good thing she is only 7, but like I said before, she is growing like a weed!

 Now comes the back of the chair.  They do this a totally different way.  They have a bean bag chair of sorts, and they fill it with air, then suck the air out and pull it around to get the shape of her back.

 So they set her in it, and start pushing and pulling the chair around Quinn.  They talk about how it needs to hug her, while having room to grow, and making sure it's straight up, not leaning to one side, which Quinn loves to do.

 They are all so professional, yet, loving, they work hard, yet they are so gentle, and kind with Quinn.  What a good group of folks they have at Total, and we already know how amazing Chrissy is.

 Kurt loves to get his picture taken!  Well not so much, so I'm thankful he puts up with us moms that take way to many pictures.

 Then here is Quinn's back mold.

 Quinn got another bit of love from Chrissy.

 Then they plaster over the mold to get Quinn's back mold complete and send the two molds away and hopefully by summer, insurance, and everything going correctly, we will have a new chair on top of her wheelchair.

 I love how all my kids are in dance class.  Quinn's class needed some hair bows created, and so since I have a hard time saying no, I volunteered.  This time of year is a bit crazy for teachers, actually I think maybe everyone, with graduations and the end of school coming up.  Changes are not that easy for anyone.  So back to the hair bows, I said I would do it.  I know myself well enough that I need to get things done ASAP or my list of things weights me down, so last night after dance I took both my girls and we went to the craft store.  It was 8 and my girls are usually in bed at 8, and I ran into a Zeman parent, who I love, so I had to tell her she did not see me hauling my kids through the store at 8 at night.  I am not that parent, not that there is anything wrong with that, I just really know how much sleep my girls both need.  So we got the supplies, Quinn's group is dancing to a Beatles song, so I thought the flower ribbon really added to the fun.  Well, I am pretty impressed I got them done.  I can easily say that half way through the process, I figured out what worked better and the second half of the hair bows look a little better then the first half, but it is what it is, and that is all there is to it.  So, anyone who wants to come to Quinn's show, it is at Madonna on Monday the 19th at 7:15 in the gym.  This one is free.  If you want to see all three kids perform, they are going to be at Southeast High School May 30th, Friday in the evening, and Saturday at 2:30.  This show does cost money, but it's going to be a lot of entertainment!  And the costumes are going to be pretty wonderful!

here is the back, it clips on like a barrette.

and here is the front, they are pretty big, but on stage, I think they will look great.

What a fun weekend!  We had a few different events going on.

Dad and Quinn had some fun time together.

 Denali had her first sleep over, and she had all kinds of fun.  They were up way to late, but  I guess that is part of the fun of a sleep over.

 Isaiah and I went out and cheered on the runners, they are behind him running, in the picture.  It's always inspirational to watch the runners, be it at the beginning, middle, and end.  Nice job runners, I need some of your motivation.  

 We also went out to breakfast, and as soon as I pull my camera out, Isaiah has to be sure not to smile, until I give him a hard time, so he will smile, but he sure does not love the camera.

So it was fun getting one on one time with my little guy.

another fun moment....

Saturday morning, Denali has dance class and at the end of class they get to freeze dance, and I loved how the girls also had to sing their hearts out to the song.  Some folks might be getting sick of this song, but 6 and 7 year old girls are not at all sick of it yet.  They are willing to sing at the top of their lungs and jump around, until the music stops when they have to freeze.

It's time for plants!  I love plants, well, I love plants that are easy to take care of.  So the kids sold plants and we planted and planted and planted.

Technically Quinn and I were not as involved in this planting session, as we just got back from therapy.  We have been out there planting on other days though.  It's getting nice, the weather is starting to get warm.  The kids have three weeks of school left, and we have so much to do!  It's getting exciting in our house hold!  Summer is coming and we have oh so much to do!