Tuesday, March 22, 2011

What we've been up to...

Zuster Amber De Groot had a Birthday that we celebrated last night...she is in Belgium...but why not celebrate and enjoy her ice cream cake for her?!
My Mother-in-law's adopted sister passed away and we had a memorial for her Sunday. All of the Aunts and Uncles were in town from that side of the family. So great to see them all!

Golfing...if you know my husband, you know that he made his way to the golf course as soon as the snow was mostly gone...here is Nina golfing with grandpa after work Friday.

Playing at the park...I know that this picture will be great blackmail later...so funny that she would not sit back in the swing.
Happy Saint Patty's Day! In Nina's words "the Leprechaun gave me kisses!" Hence the green dot on her nose.

At the aquarium with cousins...I love this picture...all standing by their own sized penguins! Ha!
Hanging with the Frog...and grandma!
Happy Birthday to me!
Again!

We took Nina to see the play Beauty and the Beast and she loved it! It was just a Junior High production but it was perfect. As you can see she wears her Belle dancing dress all the time. She also calls herself "Speechless" because belle says that in the movie to Gaston. We are all disney princesses all of the time here!
Nina's First Day of Preschool
Nina was the star of the week at preschool. My favorite responses on her poster were:
When I grow up I want to be a... SISTER! (whoa...watch the subtle hints Nina.)
Who are your best friends...She named her cousins...and Sis. Hall. The sweetest woman who Nina just loved in our old ward.
In preparation for the big move to NY, we got renters in our house, and are now living with Mom and Dad De Groot (plus Ryan...and that really is a plus!). Aren't they kind to put up with us?! So far it has been a total blast. We love them so much and love having this time so close to both families!
Oh, yeah and....Go Cougars!!