Dinner at Mamacita's

Paint Creek

We had Scheffers visit last weekend. Shelly & I went bike riding on Paint Creek Trail (with Bailey!!!) and the boys went running. (Below they are letting Baily stretch her legs at the midpoint.)

Awww!

Happy Mother's Day

Thanks to all six of my Hope kids!

Happy Mother's Day, Mom

I miss you again today, Mom! Not a heavy wave of sadness, but it just makes me wince to know it's Mother's Day and there is no one for me to say Happy Mother's Day to. Will there always be a tender spot there? Here's to Moms!

Meetin' Matt 'n Molly

We met Matt & Molly at PF Chang's in Lansing. It was fun to see them after so many years. They hardly seemed to have aged, though I don't know that the same could be said for us!

Chicago weekend

We had a great weekend in Chicago. Couldn't have asked for better weather. Have I ever mentioned I love spring after winter? The boys went jogging while the girls rode bikes through this nearby forest preserve. We saw no sign of Bambi, but lots of wildflowers, especially these little pinkish ones. The tulips are from Marianne's garden. Have I mentioned I love tulips? We played with Bailey, went shopping, went out to dinner, and watched Slumdog Millionaire. It was a great weekend!