been away go long long time

So...yeah. All of that talk of returning to regular blogging? Apparently I am totally full of shit. I suppose I won't be making any promises to all both of my Faithful Readers in this post but I will do my best to ccatch you all up on what's been happening here.

We had a snowier winter than usual here in the Federal Republic of Germany...

My eldest minion turned 14 and got an extra hole poked in her nose...

My second born minion turned 11 and was satisfied to just have cupcakes...

It snowed some more and I think TGIM and Daisy Head Maisy might have had the most fun...

My boys kicked butt at the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby...

I chaperoned a field trip with Eli's class to Speyer; sea life aquarium and chathedral...  

I spent 4 fabulous days in Italy with two of my best friends. We went to Nove...

Marostica...

Villa Sceriman...

Venice...

Murano...

Lake Garda...

Sirmione...

and we stayed at my friend's gorgeous house in Arcugnano:)

Ethan won 2 tickets to Legoland with his own rendition of the Arc de Triomphe...

My littlest minion turned 7!

The Easter Bunny Came, bearing treats from Italy AND Germany...

We spent an afternoon at the Neunkirchen Zoo (where I decided that a meerkat would make an adorable pet)...

Elijah earned his Tiger Badge...

AND won first place Tiger and 2nd place overall in the Raingutter Regatta! 

I went to the Heidelburg Zoo with Eli's class...

and last but certainly not least I served as doula and birth photographer for a dear friend of mine.

Whew! For those of you still hanging in there with me...I hope you enjoyed my photo journal of the past 4 months. Oh! I forgot to mention that we very nearly took a job in Kansas but thankfully TGIM came to his senses and just renewed his contract here. YAY! Our European Adventure isn't over!

We have several exciting things still to come so stay tuned...but don't hold your breath. I would hate for you to pass out waiting for me to update you all again;)   

Comments

[Aaron]

It was worth the wait....

[JillP]

WOW! A post!! I would like you to know that I check in nearly every day to see if there is a post (I go down my list of friends who's blogs I follow). Love hearing about how things are going with you.

[Catey]

Glad you are able to be staying there where you love it so much! Your Italy pics are beautiful! And I have to say that Brian and the dog in the snow-too cute! Love you!

[Angela Poe]

You may not blog often... but when you do I am never disappointed! :)

I love you mine seester.

[Lisa]

So wonderful to SEE you! What a great catch up and YEAH for the sweet kiddos doing so well!

[~LL~]

I've missed you!!! Maybe someday I'll update my blog. LOL!

[Lori]

Yeah, it is nice to see you again. Love the pictures, and great short and sweet of it all. The kids are as beautiful as always, and the same can be said of your photos.

[Jamie Meitl]

YAY....I check often. I know you're a busy momma but I love reading your updates!!

[norina]

So fun!