Random Update

No pictures with this post because my computer has decided it doesn't like doing that I haven't tried to figure out why (maybe tech support can do it sometime).

We have had a great year so far, Justin and I got to go to England for a bit (just over a week for me and three weeks for him-work and what not). That was great. We have lots of cool pictures that I would love to be able to share. We went to Stonehenge, Wales, castles, some more castles, a cave/mine, more castles, secret WWII tunnels (not so secret anymore but still cool), saw old churches, old buildings, some cathedrals, walked around London, several museums (most museums are free in London, it was great), drove in the countryside, walked in the city, and saw Wicked. It was awesome. My new knowledge of England: no stop signs, some lights and LOTS of roundabouts; the countryside is full of sheep; London is crazy busy; after a couple of days all buildings look old and it is hard to care as much. I will try to put up some pictures at some point.

We got a dog (finally as the kids will add). We found a black lab/collie mix for sale. He is just over one year old and is an outside dog. The kids love him and he is a great dog. He does have a lot of energy and sometimes knocks over small children with his exuberance. He loves it when the kids come out to play. He follows them around and often just sits and watches them play, unless tennis balls or sticks are involved and then he has to be a part of their activity.

Hannah was baptized. She was very excited and I really need to post some pictures of that event. It's a big deal for her to make that decision. She received a journal and now writes in it every Sunday. She is a very talented and smart girl. She loves to draw and she loves being the leader of any imaginative play going on.

We had another bout of asthma/respiratory problems for Ben during spring break. Four days in the hospital (where we learned he loves to paint with water, who knew). Justin and I alternated days at the hospital and days spent with family for Amber's wedding. Her wedding was a lot of fun and it was fun to hang out with family and see old friends and neighbors.

Coming up we have soccer, piano recital, end of school, summer activities (Sam is set on doing concession stand), hiking and camping, and whatever else fun we can fit in. There is a brief update, sorry no pictures, hopefully someday.