Wisconsin Trip

This past week Luke, Molly, AJ, and I were able to go up to the Sikma's for the Victory Conference.

Enjoyed the time we were able to spend with them!

The conference was great, the week was packed, but wonderful.

Abbie, Anna, and I

Bethany and Molly

LtoR - Chloe, Ben, AJ, Drew, Bethany, Anna, Molly, Anna, Luke

We tried to include Jonathan... :)

Playing instruments after church one night was so much fun!

We had an amazing time, thank you so much guys!

Skating in Chicago

We had an amazing time this past Saturday with a last minute ice skating party with the Nymeyers and Sikmas!

Here are some pics to document the event! :)

Getting ready for the picture may take longer than taking it. :)

 An amazing group of friends!

Our wonderful mothers!

 Everyone was getting so warm while ice skating that coats were coming off... if you look closely you will see a tired little boy among the coats. :)

 Brent and AJ trying to pull off the serious look...

 That's better!

As you can see we were having a great time!

Some were better at ice skating than others.

 After ice skating we grabbed lunch nearby and proceeded to play games.

I think we all enjoyed it very much and look forward to getting together again!

A few happenings...

 Dad, Mom, and Kaity went to Florida to see Rick perform in a play, while there they also saw Eli.

Spring concerts are finally over, I enjoyed them but it is definitely a relief to have them over with!

 These pictures are from two of the seven concerts.

 ~ Emily and Abbie Gellos~

~Story time with Papa~

Aunt Lizzie is a pretty good story reader too! ;)

In April we were able to meet up with the Sikma family and enjoy a day with them!

So much fun!

We went to Cantigny Park - There is a war museum and a historical mansion on the property that we went through.

 #thatawkwardmomentwhenyouretheonlyonesmilingatcamera  ;)

Mr. and Mrs. Sikma - Dad and Mom

Love spending time with these little girls!

 Mindy photo bombing our picture. ;)

Little Keegan is about 5 weeks now, but I just love this picture!

 Uncle Nathan - "Looking Startled" Addie - Uncle Connor  :)

 Alyssa Thacker graduated from college and we helped with a surprise party for her.

Congratulations Alyssa!

Have a wonderful week!

A few weeks ago we were able to go to the Nymeyer's and meet some new friends... The Sikmas!

It was wonderful... we hope you had as much fun as we did!

Connor and Nathan, Courtney, Kara and Mindy, Bradley.

 A lot of people... we won't mention every name! :)

Thank you for having us over!

We were able to get together with some friends last Friday. Thank you so much for meeting up with us, we greatly enjoyed the good fellowship!

 

from L to R, Emily, Anna (me), Amanda Nero, Abbie Sikma.

 Emily wearing a Krispy Kreme hat. (btw, the doughnuts were amazing!) :)

 Abbie and Drew.

Emily and I in the car.

We had so much fun!

Hope you all have a wonderful week! :)