Spring is in the Air

Spring is here in full force. The weather has been downright perfect. It has been really fun to see our woods fill in too. We bought the house during the bare winter months but everyday it is getting greener and greener and really filling in. It's gorgeous. Spring is in the air on a few fronts. Of course the flowers are blooming, Cole is growing and love is in the air! This past Friday my cousin Ellen O got engaged! We are so excited for them! Saturday we celebrated her 30th birthday, passing her boards to be a nurse, and Frank proposed on Friday night so we were able to celebrate their engagement. So many fun things for them. I was so honored when she asked me to be a bridesmaid. Such a privilege and it will be a blast!!
Wish this picture wasn't so grainy but here are the bride and bridesmaid. :)

And of course Das Boot had to make an appearance! A little background: On my Dad's 21st birthday my Mom's Dad, so my Grandpa and his father-in-law, presented Das Boot and had my Dad drink out of it. Well a few years ago we dusted off Das Boot and it has become a tradition at family parties where there is something big to celebrate. We all take a sip and pass it around. A bit funny but I think it is kind of neat. :)

Cousins :)


Happy to think that Drew will be back for the wedding and I can pass this to him!

Cole was a big hit with all of the family. Such the charmer. Here he is with Uncle Bob and his little cousin Annabelle (Bob's youngest daughter who is 2).

Friday Tina and John came out with their precious little girls to see the house. It was fun showing it to them!
P.S. Cole started waving this weekend and doing high five.

Josie loved climbing up in the loft where my office is and the balcony off of our master bedroom. Love seeing that little beaming smile.

This weekend we also practiced wearing Cole's new fishing hat. We're getting ready for a family fishing trip and Drew has been so cute to send new hats, a fishing shirt, shoes, etc. in preparation for the trip. So far so good with keeping the hat on!