Monday, April 27, 2009

Easter

I know I am late on posting these pictures from Easter....but things have been a little hectic around the Ewald home.    Even though it's late I still wanted to get these pictures posted. Griffin and I had a great Easter and were able to see both sides of the family.   

Saturday was spent with the Ewalds.   We had a terrific Easter dinner, played lots of games, got help on our taxes from Rudy (he's our hero!) and had oodles of time to play with our sweet niece Sydney.  She is growing up so fast.  She is so smart and has the best personality.   We just can't get enough of her.   

Sunday was spent with the Johnsons.  We had another delicious Easter meal, heard the exciting news of my cousin Dan's engagement and played with our adorable nephews.   It was fun to see Jack so excited to search for Easter eggs and to watch Matt try to keep up with his big brother.   The boys are so alike and yet so different at the same time.  And I am so impressed with my Mom.   She hosted a delicious meal for over 20 guests and all with no oven!  The night before Easter Sunday her oven broke.  Thankfully the neighbors let her use their oven for the day, but even still - how should pulled that all together was beyond me.  Just amazing! 

Sydney in her Easter dress....too cute!

Sydney loves her duckie

Griffin with his favorite little niece

Matt enjoying his Easter egg hunt

Meredith and Terry trying to get a family picture....difficult with two energetic boys

Kathleen & Griffin (with a beard!)

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Roommate Reunion!

When I was in college I had the rare opportunity to live with 6 of my closest girlfriends.   Most of my favorite college memories involve these girls.  Sadly, we now live in 4 different states and 6 different cities.  So we don't get to see each other as much as we wish we could, but we do make sure to have a roommate reunion about twice a year.   This past weekend we all got together in Chicago for such a reunion.   The first part was in the city at Ashley's condo and the second half was in North Aurora at Aimee's new home there.    

The weekend was filled with stories, jokes, games, wine and food.   We spent tons of time with our precious "niece" Grace.   She is Aimee's little girl and the first baby of the group - so naturally we have all claimed her as ours!

I didn't get any pictures from the weekend since I brought my camera with an uncharged battery - but thankfully Jen sent me some of hers.   We are already planning and looking forward to our next reunion!

Ashley and Melissa

Eric (Aimee's husband), Grace (Aimee's daughter) and Ashley

Me building a block tower for Gracie.

Gracie knocking down the block tower and loving it