What we've been up to

So it's been awhile since I've written, but the weather has kept us outdoors. Today, though, it is raining, therefore things are finally getting done inside. I've got caught up on laundry, dishes, ironing, and blogging.

We've been working on the yard, trying to get a better lawn. This week we rented a de-thatcher, it took a lot of the moss and weeds out. I threw down some grass seed last night and hopefully the rain today will make the grass grow!

Maria has been growing steadily, getting stronger at sitting, becoming more content on being on
her own, and babbling a whole lot!

Martin is participating in a three day course on how to become rich..... it will teach him all about Real Estate Investing, something that gets him truly excited. He is anxious to buy his first property and this course will give him more knowledge and confidence to do so. I'm sure he'll want to share some of the course with you after the weekend.
Tomorrow and Sunday afternoons I'll be joining Martin. This means Maria will be away from me for almost 7 hours in a row!! I'm a bit anxious about it but she will be in the best care the East Coast provides! Thanks to Amy W. and family who will have Maria for the afternoon tomorrow. The kids truly love Maria and I know she loves them too.
On Sunday Amy J. will step up to the task and see if she can truly pull off a whole afternoon hanging out with Maria, a baby, completely dependent on her...it's going to be okay.... :)

This weekend I also think of Oma Schuler who celebrates another birthday!! Happy Birthday Oma, we love you and miss you.
We also think of our other grandparents as they get older and experience different health concerns. We thank God for each of them and ask God to bless them with health and happiness.

Not sure what else to write, I'll leave more story telling to Martin.
Enjoy the pictures.