Random :-)

Patience and the boys--a few weeks ago at Patience's school concert.

What happens when Stefan gets into Mommy's mascara!

Thanksgiving 2009

We drove up to Minnesota to have Thanksgiving with my brother Dan and his family. We had such a nice time together. Brenda laid out a delicious feast. And not just for Thanksgiving dinner...it kept coming all weekend! Stefan got completely spoiled and had so much fun. Thanks for having us, Dan, Brenda, Elise, Ben, and Isabelle!

Backyard Fun!

Stefan has been enjoying the Berryman's backyard. Of course, it helps that there is a lovely slide and swing, and sometimes some playmates! The four girls have been so kind to Stefan. He gets excited now when he hears them home from school!

Apple Orchard fun!

Today was such a beautiful, sunny day that we did not want stay inside! So after Stefan's nap we decided we would go visit a popular apple orchard. Bob, Jennie, Patience, and Corban met us there and we had a great time. The kids had so much fun playing (Patience and Corban led the way since it was all new for Stefan!) and we of course had to get apple cider, and hot apple cider donuts! So yummy! Stefan got to enjoy climbing the tractors, the petting zoo, and all sorts of fun things.

A visit to Galena, IL with friends

Yesterday we got to spend the entire day with our very good friends, Michael, Liz, and Viviane Cole. It was SO nice to visit with them (I was going to say chat, but Brian informed me that men don't chat!) and we also got to see the quaint, scenic town of Galena. We first toured the home of Ulysses S. Grant. After the tour Michael and Liz treated us to lunch at Vinny's Italian Restaurant. Oh boy was that yummy! The garlic bread...don't even get me started...I could have had my entire meal on that! After lunch we walked Main Street and enjoyed looking in all the little shops. Well, the ladies enjoyed the shops. The men pushed the strollers and philosophized--no doubt about theology! We ended our time in Galena with a stop at the Chocolate Factory where we all enjoyed a delicious treat. Pretty sure it is a dangerous thing to send two pregnant woman into a chocolate shop!

Thank you Michael, Liz, and Viviane for a great day!