Spring is almost here!

I am sure I'm not alone when I say that I can't wait for it to really be spring! We have definitely had some really nice days-but now they are telling me it might snow this weekend! grrr.... Of course we have taken advantage of the nicer weather and have spent some time outside with the kids. I was gone last Saturday and Micah's family came into town-so they had some fun in the sun:

My children are such goobers :)

My good friend Laura had her baby this past Tuesday, and we got to watch James and Ally for the day. The kids had a lot of fun together, and I particularly enjoyed the "quiet time" they took while Devin napped :)

Later that night we got to take the kids to the hospital to meet their new sister, Grace Anne, and give her the picture frames and birthday cake they made. Such a beautiful family!

Rachel and Adam also came with us, and they got to practice being parents with Devin :)

It's been a fun and busy week. I've got spring fever! Babies being born, the trees and flowers are starting to bud, the days are getting longer...I love it! The only thing I'm not a fan of is the switching of clothes and closets, the grass that needs to be raked, and the dreaded spring cleaning...All that nesting I did with Devin could really come in handy about now!
Happy Spring Everyone!

busy week

I felt like I was doing so well updating the blog-and now have slacked off again! It was a busy week while Micah was away. We spent the first weekend with our families and drove back Monday night to attend a choir concert. My old college choir was on tour in our area, and we hosted a few girls for the night. We went about our week as normal, but it was hard not having Micah around. We picked him back up Sunday and got back home pretty late. This past week we have been trying to get things back in order since he came home. And I am trying to get the boys' closets ready for their spring and summer clothes. It's a lot of laundry and organizing! I had a lot of fun shopping with my friend Laura who is having her baby tomorrow!! We got most of everything we needed to get our kids ready for the spring time. And since the weather has been getting better we have been spending a lot of time outside-I love it! This past Saturday I was able to go back to my college and celebrate my choral director's 25 years at the college. It was so much fun because I got to stay with Anneliese who was one of my bridesmaids, and have a night to just relax without the boys. It was Micah's first night without my help, but his parents and brother were in town-so he had some help :)
I'm still at that point where I have a lot of organizing and cleaning to do, and I'm hoping to get it all finished this week...including our taxes...
Many of you know I am a procrastinator, but Micah is going to help give me the push to get those done now!
We have some pictures to post, and I'm hoping to get to that very soon. I'll be sure to include some of Nicaragua with a little commentary from Micah-check back soon!

Missing Daddy

Micah left for Nicaragua on Saturday for his medical mission trip. I was able to go back and visit our families over the weekend after he left, and Sandy took these cute photos of the boys and I. We are so very proud of Micah and the work he is doing out there-but we miss him so much! We can't wait for him to come home safe and sound. Hopefully he'll be able to check this sometime while he's gone if they have internet access. So this one's for you baby!

We love you and miss you Daddy!

I know you love me :)

Look who's standing up!

So I go into get Devin up from his nap yesterday because I heard the mobile playing a little-and thinking to myself "hmmm...." And this is how I found him! The little stink pot pulled himself up! I knew this was coming quickly-and he has yet to pull himself to stand up on anything downstairs besides the fireplace-but it's sure to happen soon. Looks like I need to lower the mattress :) Oh he's getting so big!!

My sweeties

Micah is getting ready to leave for his medical mission trip to Nicaragua on Saturday. This is his 6th trip in all-his third to Nicaragua. He started going in medical school, and he has made it work by taking vacation time to go during residency. It is something that he loves, and we are so proud of him. Of course it's so sad to see him go-we miss him a lot, and pray that he comes home safely! In preparation of him leaving, I wanted to take some more recent photos of the kids for him to take with him on the trip. Well, who really needs an excuse to take pictures of their kids?? But it was fun because the boys were both in good moods. So here are some cute ones I took-enjoy!

Gotcha! :)

Night Out

A few days ago my mom came out to go to a doctor's appointment with me, and took the boys back home with her so Micah and I could have a night to ourselves. Micah was scheduled to work a hockey game that night, and then we went out for a drink afterwords. It is so nice to have dates every once in awhile! Especially with Micah's crazy schedule, we don't waste any moment we have. Thank you mom and dad for helping out! And Hilary for actually babysitting that night :)

Little kiddos playing in between periods.

Micah and the Trainer waiting for their services to be needed :)

Here we go...there were a couple of fights-so Micah got to stitch them up.

I love my baby :)

Cute kiddos

The boys and I were just taking it easy and I thought Devin was so cute sitting in this chair :) He's just chilling out, being all cute ;)

And Aiden got the Click Start computer from us for Valentine's Day (since it's my sister's birthday my family has always made a big deal of V-day and we've always gotten treats and gifts-so I'm continuing the tradition). He LOVES it! He could spend hours on it-and some days I let him. I think it's better than him just watching TV that whole time. Anyway-he was playing and commented that he was thirsty. Micah was standing there with his pop and gave him the bottle. It just looked like a typical guy...sitting in the chair in front of the TV drinking away and not paying any attention to anything else going on! Micah and I were cracking up!! He just kept going on his business of the computer and drinking away...it was cute :)

Aloha!

Brian is Micah's best friend from High School. They went to college together and were pledge brothers. Brian's girlfriend Megan got a legal position in Hawaii, and he got a job promotion and transfer to go with her! This all happened within the past few days-and they leave Today! Saturday they threw a going away party, and we decided to make the drive to see them off. We had to leave early in the morning to get Micah back in time for call-but it was worth it to see our good friends one last time. Hey-it sounds like we may need to take a vacation soon!! Hawaii anyone??

Micah and I showed up in coconut bras and grass skirts, and then quickly transfered the costumes to Justin who was feeling pretty happy and relaxed at the time ;)

The frat guys

Brian, Justin, Micah, George, Mike

saying goodbye

Micah, Adam, Brian

Liz, Frank, Micah
We had a good time...we'll miss you Brian and Megan!
Sorry I didn't get a picture with Megan-she came later in the party and was a busy woman mingling about, and I just forgot to get a pic with her :(