A combined birthday celebration

Last week a bunch of us went to Van Saun park. We went to the zoo and then on a train ride and then the kids had lunch and a cookie cake. Since most of the kids have a birthday in the end of May-July we had a combined little birthday celebration for them. Jenny made the kids a cookie cake and we had party hats. The kids a fun day. Brooke and Mya were so tired they fell asleep within minutes of getting in the car. Thanks everyone for a fun day.

A little late

I am only a couple weeks late on posting but Happy Fathers Day. We had a fun day with Jon. I bought him a new running watch a few weeks ago and of course I was too excited to wait until fathers day, so I had him open it a few days after I bought it. On fathers day we had Jon's roommate from school, Jeff and his wife Jenni visiting from Virginia. It was fun to see them and catch up on things. We love you jon. Thanks for being a wonderful husband and father.

what has mya been up to..........

what happens when Brooke dresses herself...........

Here are a few of my favorite outfits that Brooke has dressed herself in the last few weeks

At 5:30 am on Wednesday Jon and I loaded the kids into the car and started our 8 hour drive to Ohio. We were going to pick up Jon's little brother Michael from his mission. We arrived in Ohio around 1:00. The kids were so awesome in the car. There was only one melt down that lasted about 10 minutes, not too bad for being in the car for eight hours. We checked into our hotel in downtown Cleveland and then went to the local zoo. It ended up pooring rain while we were at the zoo. We all got wet but still had a fun time looking at all the animals. On Thursday morning we got up and went to the mission presidents home.
Here is Brooke walking Uncle Elder Michael out to the car. We had practiced for weeks with Brooke to give Uncle Michael a hug and a kiss when she saw him. She was all ready and showed us how she was going to run up and hug him when she saw him, but when it came down to it she was too shy. It did not take long for her to get attached to her uncle. She only wanted Michael to carry her places and did not like it when Michael held mya.

On thursday night the boys went to Cavs game. It was the fifth game of the Eastern conference finals. The cavs against orlando magic. Our hotel was right across from the Cavs arena. Before the game Michael and Jon went to the baptism of a lady that Michael had been teaching. After the baptism they were off to the game. What a way to end your mission!

Here is Uncle Michael with Brooke and Mya. Brooke was born a few days after Michael left so this was the first time that he had ever met either of our kids.

We had a fun trip in Ohio. Jon took Michael to the airport on friday morning while Mya helped me pack.

We started our long drive home. Mya was very tired from helping me pack, or should i say unpack. We made it home in one piece and had a great trip.

Happy Birthday Brooke

Brooke opening a few of her presents.

We asked Brooke what she wanted to do for her birthday and she wanted to go feed the animals

Daddy teaching Brooke how to throw rocks in the Delaware River.

Brooke opening her present from Dad and Mom

Brooke showing everyone what she got.

We spent 8 hours today driving home from Ohio........another post to follow about our ohio trip. Even though we spent most of her birthday in the car and she was not feeling well, we did get to do a few things that she loves. Daddy taught her how to throw rocks in the delaware river (our lost pit stop before we made it home). Brooke wanted to go to Abma's farm to feed the animals. When we got home she opened the rest of her presents from her grandparents in Idaho. And for her birthday dinner she wanted a frostie and chicken nuggets. We love you Brooke and we can't believe that you are two!!!!!!!!

Happy day late birthday Mason Tyler Drussel

Yesterday morning my brother and his wife sara welcomed their new little bundle of joy into the world. Mason was born tuesday morning. He weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces. The little guy came out with a full head of hair. We are anxiously waiting for pictures.......... Congratulations to Aaron and Sara. We wish that we could come and see him, but we will have to wait until July.