I need a vacation from my vacation

Every day for the last week we have been running. My in-laws are the most fun. I can't believe how fast the trip is flying by. I promise a big update when I get home. But I don't have anything to edit photos here so I can't do it now. I will tide you over with this little gem I took before we left home.
Have a great Monday! If memory serves we are going to the zoo today with Jason's brother and family. Or maybe it's horseback riding then sushi for lunch with Jason's sister and family. I just can't keep up. This is so much fun. I don't want the vacation to end.

Can you say Vacation?

Van packed-Check. (So full it's about to bust.)

House sitter instructed-Check. (Two page list of instructions. And we're only leaving the cat)

Plants watered-Check. (Like I am trying to drown them)

Mark-Check (Bright eyed)

Anna-Check (Bushy tailed)

Jason-Check (In need of more coffee)

Daisy-Check (Sitting at my feet all the way to my parents. Hope she doesn't get sick)



Wisconsin! Ready or not here we come!

I think we're back

And I am not sure just where to begin. So much has happened since I last wrote. We've been doing a lot of living here in our slice of heaven. We are about ready for a trip to see Jason's family. The days have slowed down to a crawl. We just want to leave already.
Mark finally learned to....
CATCH!! It was a big Daddy moment. His Dad has been working with him for a very very long time on that skill. Then he just got it. He even keeps his eyes open sometimes.
My family really came together, out in Arizona, to get my uncle through to very painful ordeal of my aunt's funeral. That is one thing about my family. We rag on one another endlessly. We poke and tease as only a family can. (thick skin is a must around here) But when you really need them they are there. They hop on planes and fly across the country to be with you when you need them. That is what families are for. We are incredibily blessed to have each other.
So why a robin baby today? Well, I go back to family again. His parents came together to give me an unholy talking to from the top of our maple tree while I was taking this little guy's picture. I was really uncomfortable to have the kids hear such foul language. Who knew robins could swear like sailors.
Have a great day! Go hug someone you love.

An Update

I've been busy doing that living we talked about the other day. I will be back later this week to update you on some of our activities.
Continued prayers would be much appreciated. My uncle will bury his wife this week. Much of my family is flying out there today to be with him.