We're back....

I know....its been awhile. People have been reminding me! But, I'm back now. Do you ever feel like you are just going and going and going but not getting anywhere? It seems to me that it is always Monday and Friday. The weeks fly by so fast that it is almost scary! Oh if the days could just slow down a little bit! So, I'll just begin where I left off.

We had a really fun time in Michigan last week for Spring Break. A little bit chilly, but it was just too fun. And, I do need to say that it was a very easy week. The kids were so good and just went with the flow. We were all together everyday, except Friday when they all went to Papa Bob and Nana Shirley's. They swam in the hot tub pretty much every day, played games, colored, and played with Ben. Ben is the new "outside" puppy at my mom's. He is WAY TOO CUTE and FUN! I'm not really a dog person, but I just really like him. And, the older Erik gets the more I realize he is a country boy. All he needs is a place to run and a dog to run with him!






Along with Ben, the kids got to talk to the horses. They were all sleeping in the far corner of the pasture. My mom whistled and they got up and came trotting. Erik ran out to meet them and some how got them all in a line. It was too funny. The kids loved on them for a little while and the horses were in heaven. They love the attention and the kids just laugh!

Line 'em up! Nice job, E!


We always laugh at Erik....he can never just sit by you, he has to be on you! He lays on Issy...she gets mad. But, he found two "things" that do not get mad when he lays on them! Buck and Ben. See...he is SOOO country!



Chuck and Annika were bonding.

And, more bonding!

Can you hear the giggles through the computer?!


Buck...what a sweetie!


Annika was loving it!


We had a fun few days. I'll write more later....promise! I have all the picture number written down so I can easily download. But, for now, I have to go watch Fireproof with Tim. This week is HUGE. Tuesday we pick up Ryan in Gurnee, Wednesday we pick up Auntie Shirley and Uncle Jaan at the airport (!!!!), Thursday the Speziale van drives down FULL of people (Pupsi, Nana Bev, Amy, Vince, Caleb, Vincenzo, and Chloe! But, the best part is Tim, me, Amy, and Vince are heading out on Friday for the Weekend to Remember Marriage conference here in Chicago. We are leaving all 7 kids behind! :) I have been wanting to go to this conference for about 7 years. And, FINALLY!! I am so excited. I can say that Tim is not so much...especially now that he realized he is going to miss the big Basketball game on Saturday, but he'll get over it!