The Emerald Coast

We've been going to Navarre Beach in Florida for several years now ... so even though our beloved beach house that we used to rent now has new ownership and was no longer available to us we headed back to our favorite island and had a wonderful week even if in slightly new surroundings. What a treat to spend a whole week with my favorite people, sand, sun, and water.

 

 And who is surprised that the kids had the time of their life?

Well maybe. HK was still getting used to the idea of sand and waves. It's so... wet and sandy.

Lucas on the other hand dug right in and became a master sand castle builder or at least master digger... with his favorite helper. 

 

Then there was the much loved and much used pool. A real upside to the condo way of life.

And then there was other family time, and play time, and rest time. All the time we miss when we work too much. The time that I soak up when I can get it.

 

  We can't wait to come back. Maybe we'll pack a little sand for our trip back home?

 

Congrats Jenni!

My baby sister graduated from high school! 

Jenni, sweetie, we are so incredibly proud of you and excited to watch you take your next steps. I know life has a lot of amazing things in store for you and I am looking forward to seeing all that this world has to offer you. UAB is lucky to have you coming their way!

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” 

― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Time of course seems to have flown by. I can't believe you're this beautiful, 18 year-old girl, ready to head out on your own. I think Matt can believe it even less because he was sitting here doing the math and saying "gosh, wasn't she just 4, she was 4 when I met her, you and I (looking at me) must really have been together a long time now...". Yes, yes we have. And yes she's all grown up!

Of course you've had 13 years of practice making sure that graduation cap fit you just right. And it sure did.

Good luck with all your future endeavors! I know you will succeed. And if you ever need a hand to guide you to your success you know you have all the love and support in the world. We all love you so much!

Congratulations!!!

Easter

Easter came with special visitors this year: the Easter Bunny (of course!) and my cousin Eva with her husband Matthias from Germany. And even better my mom and my sister joined us as well. What a treat for all of us! 

Easter also came with an amazing brunch. It wouldn't be Easter without a great brunch in the Weikard family. And of course good food always seems to appear when my mother is around.

It was a rainy soggy Easter day but it sure didn't stop my older munchkin from hunting his Easter eggs and my little one from trying to keep up with him.

Haley trying out her new dress from Oma and Aunt Jenni. Daddy was not home to disapprove of the sweet girlyness. Mommy thought she was a doll.

And the Easter bunny is always sooo good to us...

...even as we get older.