A blessing and more family

Our little Kyler has finally been healthy enough that we were able to bless him! It was extra special considering his previous health troubles. At times, I wondered if we'd ever make it to this day.


And, my sister Heather's family made the drive from Nebraska to support us! The cousins had so much fun together.


And, we were lucky enough to have a visit from Papa and Grammy the same weekend! It was a super fun and memorable time.


Papa and Grammy decided to do an annual birthday party for all the grandkids. Since the two boys are too young to argue, we had lunch at the American Girl store.


We had our own private room and the waitresses even brought the dolls their own food. They sang happy birthday to everyone and each of the kids had a candle in his/her dessert!


The kids enjoyed a ride at Mall of America too.


Of all the big rides, Teyah wanted the quarter machine fish ride for her turn.


The kids also enjoyed swimming at Papa and Grammy's hotel pool.


Saying goodbye!


Thanks little Kyler for being a part of our family and giving us reason to celebrate! We love you and are so happy you are happy now too!

Auntie and an overdue getaway

Some day I will catch up on everything around here, including blogging! I am happy to report that our busyness this month has been due to fun things and not due to having a very sick baby. Kyler is doing awesome and continues to improve each week. Since he has been doing so much better, and the weather has actually been spring-like, we decided to take advantage of an extra set of hands (with my sister Lauren in town) with a getaway to Wisconsin Dells.


The Great Wolf Lodge is our new favorite resort at the Dells. It was just right for our young kids and we had a blast.


Aunt Lauren was so helpful, and it was so fun to have her with us for a few days. One thing she always does for me is the girls' hair. It's a welcome break, and she is so great at it. Look at this beauty queen!


4 kids who can't swim + three adults = much more fun than 4 kids + 2 adults! And not to mention our kids just LOVE Auntie Lauren! We just can't get enough of her.


The waterparks were just right for the girls.


They also had a blast playing "MagicQuest" for the first time.


The kids were awestruck when the train delivered dinner to our table! A definite first for all of us.


Our fashionista never turns down a wardrobe addition.


Always charming the ladies ... Kyler was so easy going and good during his first-ever trip. Hooray! This might have been our best trip to the Dells yet. Thanks Lauren! We love you!