I have wanted to visit my dearest friend Deb for a long time, but the doctor said no traveling. I got a call Monday from Deb that she was in, and she decided to come up Tuesday. Marge, Deb's mom, was able to come too, which was perfect because my mom was up at my house. We had the best time. The kids played like crazy outside and then after dinner they played in the play room. Late in the evening, Mark put on a movie for them and the chilled. It was so good getting caught up with Deb. I miss her so much and it was great being with her!!
We took out the bubbles and played with them while we waited for Deb to get to our house with the kids. Hans loves his bubble sword that Luke and Levi got him for his b-day.

SPRING BREAK WEEK

We had something to do every day! It was quite eventful. Also the weather couldn't have been better.

We met my Aunt, Uncle, cousin Karen and her girls at the Milwaukee museum. The museum had the dead sea scrolls on exhibit. Hans and Elle had been there a few months back with Grandpa, so he knew exactly what he wanted to see. Since we were already in Milwaukee I thought it would be the perfect time to go.

Elle made a friend!

There were butterflies everywhere! I tried to get pictures of the one's that landed on Elle, but I should have brought the Nikon. I missed it every time.

Not much longer till the baby comes.

Kyli pushed Elle throughout the entire museum. Elle enjoyed it and I was thankful too for the help.

We headed up to Wisconsin for Hans to go to his first baseball game. He went with Daddy, Uncle Adam and Grandpa. We spent Elle and Hans b-day's up there. Hans and Elle got brewer's hats from Uncle Adam and from Grandpa and Grandma they got transformers, a barbie case, puzzles and money.

We opened gifts before we went to Wisconsin.

Hans wanted to color eggs and have a tea party.

While Hans was at his cousin's house. Elle and I got time together. We opened Elle's tea set and had a tea party. We also went to the store and got Elle some barbie toys. She has a good start now. We also spent part of the day at my friend Rachael's house going through boxes and boxes of clothes. Elle and Shelby played while I figured out what clothes I wanted for the new baby. I am so thankful I now have more than enough clothes between what Shelby and Elle had.

Coloring Easter Eggs

Hans got to go to his first Bulls game. Luke and Levi got to play on the floor before the game. Hans was so proud of them. While he was there he had popcorn, pizza, a pretzel, nachos, and pop. He was in heaven.

We went to visit great Grandma at the nursing home. The kids opened their gifts and ate a couple cupcakes.

We met my family at Russell's for the kids birthdays. They loved their gifts and had such a fun time with their cousins. Hans was excited because he got to sleepover at his cousin's house.

We did the Easter egg hunt. Elle picked up about two eggs, but Mark helped her out. Hans did pretty well himself. He ended up being in the news paper. A photographer continued to take picture of him.

My little bakers!!! We make some kind of desert every week.

At the Home Depot building project

Elle is doing a great job a building and Hans can do many of the steps independently.

Mark's friend from college, Tim had his 35th birthday, so Mark and another friend Brent went out to celebrate. The kids and I hung out with Jodie and Jen and Jen's kids. They had such a great time. Jen dressed the kids up in the cutest dress up clothes. Elle was in heaven.

One of our friday fun nights we went to bass pro shop to see the fish! As you can see they were amazed. They also got to go to Grandma and Grandpa's house for the weekend. They went to the zoo and did so many fun things!!
Hans got another pair of sunglasses and his personality comes out the minute he puts them on. He thinks he is so cool!!

Hans got shelves put in his room for his Heman guys. He love having them in his room and we love having the shelves. Thanks Ross! Ross has been working at out house for three months. He finished the babies room and is now putting wood floors in Elle's room.

Hans and Elle are the best of pals. My mom said they get along like Erik and I did growing up. They talk and talk. Hans even tucks Elle in bed every night and gives her a kiss on her forehead.

My two little workers. They are great cleaners, which has come in handy since I can't do as much as I am used to. Elle is great at dusting and wiping things clean, and Hans likes to do the floors. Last week they both helped clean the entire fridge. Hans did all the cleaning at the sink and Elle brought him everything. It was funny watching Elle with her determination bring Hans the large fridge drawers.

Friday Family Fun Nights are back. We took them to playland. Hans had a best friend that was 5 years older than him. The kids asked if he could play with Hans more sometime.

Hans has been busy working with the dogs. They understand him now and he is loving it. They lay down, rollover, sit, stay, and wipe there paws. Hans likes release and playing hide and seek the best of all.