Phew!

We finally did it, we had a new roof put on our house. 

Before:

After:

What a sense of accomplishment. I can only imagine how the crew that actually did the manual labor feels! It is such a big expense and just not a fun way to spend your hard earned dollars. This is still how I feel for the most part but, now I'm almost a little giddy when I look at the house. It feels new... which is always a nice feeling. I think the kids and I are the ones most happy by it's completion as we were the ones that had to endure the incessant banging. Like I said, PHEW! 

Spring

We have become bird watchers this year. We've watched this robin build her nest in such a rapid yet incredibly efficient manor. It's just amazing what these little creatures are capable of. 

I have decided that of the bird eggs I have seen, robin eggs are the most beautiful. 

Where on earth do they get that gorgeous color? 

 Our kids are now the proud owners of a trampoline. 

 They were so excited that they simply couldn't wait for us to get the enclosure on to jump. 

I was a nervous wreck while they jumped an giggled... for all of 10 minutes. Then it was time to get off so we could finish. 

The kids are in heaven. They just love this thing. 

We have also found that after a long day of play there is no better way than to end your day with sitting around the fire with your friends roasting marshmallows. 

We're off to a good start this spring. 

Half way!

Well here we are... 20 weeks

 and with this pregnancy (as I expected) my tummy is pretty big.

(I've held onto this shirt just for this occasion, my 20 wk belly pic) 

My pregnancy with Michal... 

My pregnancy with Naomi...

Anyhow, I'm feeling good which is important as I have two very busy kids that I have to keep up with. I'm really looking forward to this summer. I plan on purchasing the family pool pass to the local pool and pretty much making it a daily thing. Michal is also looking forward to taking tennis and soccer lessons. Naomi I have a feeling is going to love my idea of going to the pool everyday as she is my water baby. As long as the weather cooperates, it will be a great summer with the gift of a new baby to top everything off. How can one complain? Ahhh, even if the weather doesn't cooperate we're going to have a great summer spending time together as a family. 

Happy Easter!

Fun decorating eggs!

I joined the Catholic Church this year. 

Rise and shine! Happy Easter!!!

new jammies and chocolate bunnies... what a combo!

Can I eat it now Mom?

Time for the Easter egg hunt!!!

Sampling the goods... 

look at this one Mom!

The pig stole my eggs!!!

HAPPY EASTER!

Happy 5th Birthday Michal

We still can't believe you are such a big boy... 5 years old. Wow!! Michal is a sweet, spirited, sassy, fun loving little BIG boy. What a joy to share our days with. We are truly blessed. 

 Mikey wanted his b-day party at the bowling alley. It was a great idea. A ton of fun for all and no clean up for Mommy and Daddy. That is a great success!

 Still the same year after year. Mikey gets so embarrassed when we sing Happy Birthday to him. It just wouldn't be the same without that response. I really is something to get a good chuckle at. 

 PIZZA!

STRIKE!!! 

Mikey got a new big boy bike and yesterday Mikey rode on his bike all by himself... 

NO TRAINING WHEELS! Michal you are simply awesome.  

 We also went to the Wisconsin Dells and had a great time at the Great Wolf Lodge swimming and playing. That place is a giant play land for kids. Good times. 

We love you big boy and we will always be by your side... no matter what life throws at you.