Spring

Look at what is blooming in front of our house! This is our first spring here and we are not sure what is all planted. What a nice surprise.

The girls are loving being able to spend a lot of time outside. Hailey moved up to a bigger bike and Taylor took over Hailey's from last fall. With the warming temp it is now again clear why we live in Minnesota.

Note: Isn't Hailey's eye looking fantastic! The wedding is next weekend.

Carter would wander around the yard, driveway, and street for hours. He loves pushing things, carrying sticks, pulling the broom around, or just walking up/down the slight incline into the garage. Taking him inside is always a battle. If we are inside and I mention going outside he immediately goes to the door attempting to put on his shoes and points outside.

Easter at Grandma Miedemas'

Hailey and Taylor fit in quite well with the Zeinstra girls, but Carter is not so sure. Hailey's highlight was once again receiving a large box of clothes from the Zeinstras'.

Bridal Shower

This past Saturday we had a Bridal Shower for Ginnie. We had great fun and are now even more excited for the big day!

Unfortunately Hailey took a tumble down Grandma and Grandpa's stairs the night before the shower.

Taylor was such a little lady at the shower.

Hailey and Madison stuck it out with Ginnie with gift opening to the very end. Madison I'm just not sure what kind of face this is, but it does help me not focus on the huge rug burn on Hailey's face.

Friends at our house

The Shepherd family from Wisconsin (soon to be Utah) came for a visit and the girls really didn't skip a beat. Just like old times.


Baby Shea and me.

Dex & Jax (this being Jax I think) playing with the very famous Play dough icecream shop.

Baby Stella is a regular at our house. We watch Stella about two days a week--She fits right in doesn't she!

Last, but not least are the best of friends.

Taylor At Dance Class

Taylor and Hailey are both taking a dance class on Monday evenings this spring. Taylor is in ballet/tap and Hailey is in Hip hop.

Miami Beach

In honor of our 10 year wedding anniversary Mike and I took a long weekend to Miami, FL. The actual wedding date isn't until May 15th, but who wants to leave Minnesota in May? Our hotel was right in the middle of South Beach so we were able to walk to the beach, resturants, and shopping. We found the South Beach culture diffucult to blend in with; every where we turned I think that our conservative, upper midwest roots were quite obvious.


Mike did a bunch of research before our trip as to where we should dine.

We took a boat cruize in the bay late Sunday afternoon.

Front of our hotel

Several jelly fish washed up on the beach with the high winds and large waves.

Our hotel pool

Back home we owe much thanks and love to my dear friend Jessica who stayed with the kids. The kids did great and Jessica survived.

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Book Worm

Hailey has just recently just taken off with reading. She reads in the van, in bed, before school, after school, and best of all, she loves to read to Carter & Taylor. Reading, writing, and spelling has opened a whole new world for her.