Preschool Wrap-Up

Bridget had a remarkable year in preschool.  She loved going each Monday and Wednesday and made many, many friends, and in turn, I did too!  I have a special place in my heart for Mrs. Pfaff and Mrs. Bartsch.  They were Marshall's teachers too and they have done so much for our kids and I love them.  

Bridget had her preschool graduation one week early because Mrs. Bartsch was going to be out of town for a conference.  It was simple and informal, but so sweet.

After school we had lunch at Chick-Fil-A with a bunch of preschool friends; it was great!

A week later we attended the all school picnic.  It was so fun!  All the kids gathered and sang some songs they learned through the year.  After that we had lunch and played and spent four hours at the park.  It was delightful!  Marshall lucked out and didn't have school that day so he got to join us for all the fun.  

We love Curiosity Corner!

Not the greatest picture, but Rachel has become quite fond of Bridget's preschool friends.  They are each so kind to say hi to her and even play with her at times.  

Visit From Grandma Becky

Back in April Richard was gone for a week.  He had been gone for a week in March too.  We are used to him being gone.  He works long hours and since January has been going to the hospital on Saturdays to study.  I feel like I usually handle his absence well.  We are more relaxed in our routine, I hardly cook, there are some perks.  However, that week he was gone in April was long and hard.  I felt like all four of us were just about at our wits end, especially me and Marshall.  Richard had to be gone again in May and I knew I didn't have it in me to do this alone again.  My parents had just been out in March and I didn't want to ask them to spend more money on flights when they had just barely left.  After two days of debating, I emailed my mother-in-law and asked her if she would come.  Within 24 hours she had her flight booked and I was beyond relieved and so, so thankful.  

We had the best time with Grandma Becky.  She hadn't seen the kids in 11 months; Rachel was just barely crawling the last time we saw her!  It was wonderful, helpful, and we all made some really great memories.

A visit to the beautiful botanical gardens.

Lots of games.

Four square with Marshall.

We may have eaten custard every single day she was here...sometimes twice a day.  :)

Somebody loves Kopps' red raspberry!

Radiology study time.  :)

Watching the Sunday evening rainstorm.

A walk on Lake Michigan while Marshall and Bridget were at school.

A night at Stonefire Pizza.  We practically had the place to ourselves.  It was GREAT!

Dinner at Kopp's.  A true Wisconsin experience.

I love this picture.

Thank you Grandma Becky!

Mother's Day

My Mother's Day was wonderful and complete with a hot breakfast, a two hour nap, and dinner and cinnamon rolls made by Richard.  I was showered with sentimental gifts from my kids.  And we wrapped up the evening with a visit from the Hassells.  Can't ask for any more.  Well, actually, I wanted a "perfect" picture with my kids, that didn't happen, but I got a lot of laughs in the process.

Love this family of mine.

We took 11 pictures.  They prove that Marshall is a trouble maker and Bridget is 100% photogenic.  

Bridget And Max

These two have become practically inseparable.  I have quite a stockpile of heartwarming photos for their wedding video.  She is going to be lost without him when we move.

Ten Years

Three kids

Six moves

Two states

Seven vehicles

Two bachelor degrees

One M.D. 

Three, almost four, board exams

Two vacations sans children

A mountain of medical school debt

Three emergency room visits

Two trips to Disneyland

Numerous screaming matches with toddlers

Lots of chaotic family dinners

Many tears

More laughs

These last ten years have been the best of my life.  Here's to ten more.  

April Wrap Up

Early morning study session complete with baby and fruit loops.  

These three pictures make me so happy for obvious reasons.

Good weather finally found its way to Wisconsin!

Playgroup at the Humane Society.

I absolutely adore this girl.

First picnic.  Too bright for Bridget.

Rachel has never loved swings.  She's working on it.

A Saturday at Discovery World.

Look at these three faces.  Melts my heart.

Marshall made that water tornado.

The Sienna...excellent storage capabilities.

These two are both going to be lost when we move next summer.  They are absolutely the best of buddies.  You can't see it, but Bridget has her arm around Max.

A hedgehog visit at preschool. 

Three cheers for banana bread batter!

She loves her dad.  So do I.  

Happy April.