Packing, Cleaning, Easter, The Lodge, Packing, MOVE!!

The title sums up what we have been doing in the last month. We have had our stress moments, relaxed, freaked out and been excited (at least I have). We wouldn't have been able to get everything done if it wasn't for my mom coming and cleaning our house, Mary and Jim getting the lodge for us, and Ben driving one of the cars with us. Thanks to all of you for your wonderful help. Of course it all has worked out. Just hope the lovely weather continues.

So the week before we had to leave Breckenridge we were able to stay at the Grand Lodge on Peak 7 thanks to Greg's parents. We had a great time swimming, playing games and just trying to relax a bit together. This picture is of Easter Sunday.

On our way to Michigan we stopped in Missouri for another visit with my family and to stretch our legs. We have our furry friends with us and they needed to run. It was a great visit and we look forward to the next one. Mari cheffed up some mini brownies for us all.

Owen got his 1st haircut while we were there.

Mari and I got a pedicure from Grammie Quirk. She is always good at spoiling us.

Then there are these two - the whole trip they bet on everything from shooting, horseshoes, fishing and the ended up in a tie. This was the result, a nasty stache for a couple days.

Once we made it to Michigan we got unpacked and organized and have just tried to enjoy some time. Greg started work this week and I am trying to get my bearings straight on how life was before all the chaos of packing and moving. Mari enjoyed her 1st, and I'm sure not last, experience with the ice cream truck. Dora yummy!!

On Mother's Day we were able to go to church and we really enjoyed it, so we are looking forward to getting involved there. This was my gift, a bike trailer. The kids love it and we can't wait for evening bike rides.

We have been enjoying some of the parks as well.

We are looking forward to our summer here and are anxiously awaiting the boating season. If anyone is this way, please come see us.

Our first family road trip.

Off we went across the flat boring state of Kansas to visit the family in Missouri. It was such a great trip with warm weather and all the family. We left around 8:00 am on Wednesday and came back on Monday. The kids were awesome with a few fits, but I was so excited how well the drive went.

We stopped at a rest stop for lunch and played for a little over an hour. It was great to run off some energy.

This is the result of our fear of the automatic flushers, using the porta-potty in the back of the car.

Then about 40 miles later we needed gas and yeah there was a playground, so we took advantage of that as well. Oh, and a Baskin Robbins!

I think Owen is saying "what is this green stuff?"

While we were at Mimi and Pops', of course The Peck family came. It was another great trip with the cousins.

Mari got her first haircut while we were there and I did it. Not to shabby if I do say so.

Just lounging around.

These 2 were so funny together, they roared like dinosaurs about half the time we were there.

Chatting with Truman who couldn't come in.

My 2 very handsome men.

Thanks Aunt Cindy and Uncle Dan for the great sunglasses.

Then since we have been able to celebrate all the grandkids 1st birthdays in MO at some point, we had a party for Owen as well. He isn't a year till the end of May and we will be in Michigan to celebrate. So we celebrated with a sports theme.

We didn't want him to have cake, so he had a football shaped banana muffin.

Thanks everyone for our gifts and great items to be used on the beach in Michigan.

Aunt Sarie and the semi-birthday boy. Oh and the bun in the oven. Yes, Sarah is due November 1st with my next niece or nephew. We are so exited and can't wait to meet the little one.

Uncle Cory and Owen

Enjoying some family time at the park having a pizza picnic. It was a gorgeous evening.

The kids had such a great time playing and getting dirty. They all slept good that night.

Sunday turned out being nice as well, so we flew kites and played outside some more.

Finding his 1st easter egg on the egg hunt.

Look what I found in my sister's basket.

Thanks Mimi and Pops for a great trip and lots of fun activities. We look forward to our next visit. Until then we are in the process of packing and getting organized for our move to Michigan at the end of the month.