Time flies

Ok, so time really flies, it's unbelievable!!!

Yesterday our exchange student Jenny arrived and I was so nervous but we had a great arrival and the kids took her into their hearts right away and even Henry told me this morning that he really likes having Jenny here at home. 

Here some fun pics from the last couple of weeks: Extreme Bounce

Our trip to Baltimore. My father in law is not doing so well. He's having bladder cancer and is going through treatments soon so we wanted to take the opportunity to spend some time with our family in Baltimore and it was a great stay. The kids were AWESOME!!! And they were sooo excited to see Grandma, Zoe was over the moon and back and couldn't wait to see her.

The kids and I stayed at Paula's place. We got so many bedrooms and a bedroom to ourselves it was an amazing stay and the kids slept so wonderful. Frank spent some quality time with his parents which all worked out so great.

Frank's one wish: Eating crabs ;)

The kids and I went on a walk to a bakery I thought was German heritage but it wasn't :(... also we walked to a park. It was REALLY nice to have everything in walking distance and family so close by. We really enjoyed that

The way back home was a little wet! Luckily we drove home on Monday because the system came down so hard, we had state of emergency in Michigan in three counties due to flooding etc.

Fun at Jungle Gym

Just lunch time ;)

Fun at the park

Barnes & Noble Story Time and playing legos afterwards. I love Barnes & Noble :)

And finally we're picking up Jenny at the airport. She had a fun few days of orientation in NYC with other exchange students and some sight seeing as well. I was so glad she had a great time and saw a lot.

Look how excited Zoe is :).

August already?

Ups... how could it be August already?! The summer has just started and we're already in August :(... that's a little sad.

Zoe wrote some mail and she also got some back :)... she was super duper excited about it:

Toledo Zoo with Friends... FUN

Henry always wants to take a picture... this one he actually took

the monkeys

Jen and Grace on an intimate bonding with the polar bear

It was a little too close for Grace ;)

FR night Zoe and I went on a girls Night out. Barnes & Noble had a story time with the topic 'Frozen' that very very successful movie and it was PACKED! Luckily we were there early but they didn't expect THAT many people... Zoe really enjoyed the one on one or better all the crafts and coloring they offered frozen themed and I had fun with her too

We actually met up with Adelheid, her brother and Sophia of course.  Zoe presents proudly her crafts

Today we ventured out to the splash park but why playing in the splash park if you can have a puddle of mud right next to it... that's WAY more fun ;)...

And after a good clean, back into her 'princess' outfit...