Easter

Easter was very different for us this year because Dave was traveling home from Europe that day and didn't get in until 9:30 that night. The boys missed their daddy, but it was nice to be with my whole family that day. Dave had our camera so the only pictures I have are from my sisters. Thanks Em and Tammy!!!
Saturday night we went to my dad's house and the kids dyed eggs.



Sunday Brandon and Kim blessed baby Hudson so we had brunch after church at my dad's, with her side of the family then hung around for lots of Easter Egg Hunts with the kids and dinner that night.
The boys in their cute new outfits...

Most of the cousins waiting for the Easter egg hunt to begin...


Jacob got a hold of someones Easter basket...

Dave's European Adventure

A couple weeks ago Dave went on trip to Europe with only a backpack and two friends. The trip started with a 12 hour lay-over in Philadelphia, PA where they visited Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the famous "Rocky" steps. They also got to visit most of the places seen in the movie National Treasure. From there they flew to Rome, Italy where they spent a day and a half touring the Colosseum, Fountain of Trevi, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, The Vatican, St. Peter's and more. They continued on to Paris, France and for the next day and a half they visited Le Louvre, Versailles, The Basilica Sacre Coure, The Eiffel Tower, The Arch of Triumph, Notre Dame and lots more. By this time Dave had a huge blister on the bottom of each foot. Next, they took the famous Channel Tunnel to London. That same night they arrived, they went on a "Jack the Ripper" tour where they learned all of the details of the murders and where they took place. He had some crazy dreams that night! They got an early start the next morning and froze as they walked to the Churchill Museum, then St. James Park, Buckingham Palace and watched the changing of the guard there. They saw Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Hall, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Globe Theater (Shakespear's), St. Paul's Cathedral, Old Scottland Yard...just to name a few! :) Their last stop was the nightlife of Amsterdam where they visited the Central Shipping Hub and old downtown.
They left the next morning on a 20 hour voyage home. He had a blast! And he has thoroughtly enjoyed "bragging" about it to me, but then proceeds to tell me it was a great way for him to scope everything out for our trip together there. You better believe I am holding him to it! :) It is so good to have him home!!! Here are some pictures he wanted to share.