Disney World - Kid-less - RESORT

At the end of April Eric and I took the opportunity to get away for a few days....Disney without kids...I know it seems so heartless but we really enjoyed it.....We were fortunate enough to be able to stay in the time share that Judi and Hal have. The resort was really nice...and we probably did not spend near enough time there just enjoying it's amenities....

It's been awhile......

So I guess the end of March and ALL of April came and went....so much for flashback Friday......but here is quick recap on our crew......

Adi and Ema surely keep me on my toes these days....always looking for activities to keep them busy!

 At the end of March we welcomed a new cousin...Amelia! Ana and Ema are in LOVE with holding her!

 

 We had some early warm days in April in which we spent outside on some early spring yard projects....

One of those projects involved removing a tree or 2.... :)  What a trooper Eric is....he dug at this lovely tree stump....for hours

 

 But he got it out.....!!

What a motley crew....

There really is never a dull moment around here....March/April brought with it....A gas leak on our furnace.....A lovely Easter weekend at home with not one child willing to cooperate for an Easter picture :) .....A water leak in the basement....pipe broke in the wall....still working on that mess.....a garbage disposal leak under the sink...(that mess is fixed).....AND a sprinkler head leak which turned into 2 sprinkler head leaks....Eric and I at this point are beginning to wonder if home ownership is really worth it!?!?

But now we are into May and moving right along.....

Flasback Friday 13.....

Let the MADNESS continue........


I guess I wasn't the only one with over-sized specs in middle school!

Post party fun......

40th Anniversary Party....

March 17th...we all gathered to celebrate my parents' 40th Wedding Anniversary.....


We sort of took the easy way out and ordered all the desserts.......


The guests of honor....


My classy brother....

Birthday Boy.....

Eli's 5th birthday was thrown into a mix of other event planning and another party....so simplicity was the way to go.....


Angry Bird Birthday Treats for school......


And a party with Chuck-E for the big event....(I thought I would never do this....)....and after having done it...not sure if I ever will again....but I think everyone (kids that is) had a good time....








Eli's Mario Cookie cake.....








We hope you had a great birthday Eli!! We love you so much!

Warm Spring Days...

Our spring...much like everyone else....has been unseasonably warm...which has allowed us many trips to the parks already!!

Flashback Friday 12...MARCH MADNESS!!

March Madness

For more reasons than 1 in this picture and in our home this month!!

I mean really.....who agreed to these over-sized specs on my face.....!!!

Flashback Friday 11...

5 years ago tonight I was being admitted to the hospital.....preparing for the birth of this little guy....only to find out after he was born....he had some struggles.....

But after 10 long days in the NICU....we finally got to bring him home...happy and healthy!!

Flashback Friday 10....

In honor of my parents' 40th Wedding Anniversary this Sunday....we will flashback to their wedding day 40 years ago!!


Man, they looked like "kids"...oh wait maybe it was because they were......I am pretty sure if I had asked to get married at 18....the answer would have been "NO"......


Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!! We look forward to celebrating with you soon!!

Flashback Friday 9....(On Sunday)

I know this flashback Friday is 2 days late.....but we made a last minute trip to Montana....and it didn't get done.

Today's "flashback" takes us ALL the way back to last year....yes I just needed to re-live the moment....last year at this time we were walking on the beaches of Antigua and enjoying our week long vacation on the beach!! Let's just say we ALL can't wait to go back!!