Easter

We were fortunate to have Frank's folks visit for Easter. They came in by train and stayed for about 4 days. We did all the traditional fanfare including an Easter egg hunt and Easter morning baskets. The dogs even got to 'enjoy' the holidays when they were decorated by the girls in complete Easter bunny gear. Nonna made a wonderful Easter bunny cake, but unfortunately we learned after the cake was made that neither of the girls like coconut yet (which topped most the cake!) But the rest of us happily ate it up! We also celebrated Nonna's birthday (tho a bit late). It was a great Easter and wonderful to spend time with family.

Nonna and grandpa arriving in Albuquerque


Dogs dressed up for Easter * Nonna's Easter cake

Jenna and Zoe showing off their baskets full of Easter eggs

Nonna's birthday celebration

Jenna's Recital

Jenna's school had a little singing recital just before Easter. It was so cute! It is adorable to see most of them just standing there, I am sure in practice they were all singing very loudly! Jenna has been singing these songs around the house for months! We had a little snack afterwords and let Jenna pick where we went for dinner (McDs). It was quite a darling first recital for Jenna!

Jenna is the one in the light yellow dress on the far left. She is in a 2-year old preschool class.

Chicago and Kansas Trips

The girls and I got away for over a week to visit friends and family in Chicago and KC. Frank joined me for the Chicago portion, and we spent about 3 days with his folks. We spent some of our time at a fun little indoor amusement park, eating at Franksville and Gino's Pizza, and scaring the cats into hiding. It was great to be together in Chicago! The girls and I also visited KC. My sister and her family were also in town, so we enjoyed lots of cousin playing time. We spent one day at KU and another day at the T-Rex cafe and playing at Zonkers. Unfortunately one full day was spent with almost all of us falling victim to a nasty 24-hour flu bug. After the Macks went home, the girls and I spent some time visiting with old friends. It is always a joy to spend time at grammy and pop pop's! We hope to do another trip soon!

Jenna happy to see grandpa * A rare moment with girls and cats together

At Go Bananas in Chicago * FJ and his dad


The cousins at my alma mater KU

FJ, my brother and Zoe * My mom and Zoe

Pop pop and Nate * Admiring the NCAA tournament champ trophies at KU

Congrats Major Klimas!

Frank promoted to Major this week! He had a promotion ceremony at work followed by a luncheon with his friends, family, and co-workers. The girls and I helped pin on his new rank. We are very proud of him!


FJ swearing in * Us pinning on his new rank


After the pinning * FJ and Ryan pinned on Major together