South Haven

 We spent the weekend in South Haven with my entire family (they were able to stay the whole week, but my grad school externship kept us from the vacation during the week) :(

It's so beautiful and relaxing in South Haven. I can't wait to go back!

Pictures from the weekend below:

One of my favorite pics from the weekend. So carefree

Sunset

 These 3 are too cute!

 Toes in the sand :)

 beautiful sunset

 ready for the beach!

 first time in the sand....

 hmmmm......

 annnnnd he HATES it!

 Dane's favorite spot--NOT in the sand!

 or in Mimi's arms!

 Getting ready for dinner at Clementine's!

 DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!

 How cute!!!!

 Bumper Boats!

 Me and my cheeser!

 Go Karts with Daddy!!!

 Mommy and Dane!!

Till next time, South Haven!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my babies!

Mia and Dane had their combined birthday party last weekend. We had so many family and close friends come out to help them celebrate!  They had a great day and we appreciate everyone who took time out of their day to show these two how special they are to us!!

(I thought I had lost ALL OF MY PICTURES from the party because I kept getting an error with my memory card. When I uploaded some pictures from today, they were magically on my computer!!!) 

So...here are just a few random pictures from the double birthday party!

cakes

 presents

 opening presents! (it was SO HOT!)

 Mia opening presents

 Dane's favorite toy--balls. The kid LOVES to throw....EVERYTHING!

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MIA!

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DANE!

 Blow out your candle!

 He LOVED

 the CAKE

 My very BIG and super sweet 1 year old!!!

 My super SASSY and very smart 3 year old!!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE them!

Tried to take Mia bowling for her 3rd birthday--the bowling alley closed this week for vacation :(

So, we decided to go to the carousel instead!

DANE is ONE!

Our super sweet and handsome little guy is now officially ONE!

23 lbs

30 inches

Beautifully working ears!

Vitamin D milk drinker

1 EARLY (5:30 a.m.) bottle drinker

Talker! (says: mama, dada, dog, ball, yuck)

WALKER! (woke up from his nap at Nina's yesterday and decided it was time to walk!)

Almost completely off of baby food!

Transitioning from straw to sippy cup.

Love to watch his sister.

Loves to dance!

Love for his mama to hold him!

Is one of the greatest gifts!

Happy Birthday to the sweetest boy!

Love you baby Dane!!!!

Thank you

To my hubby....for being so patient and understanding with me the past month.  I've been so busy with my externship and studying for my national exam. He has taken on the role of "Mr. Mom" in the evenings to allow me to lock myself in the basement all night.

Only 43 days left of traveling to Peru for my extern. That's 43 days closer to having my Master's degree....it's been a long road, but I can finally see the end!!!!