YAY!

2 hr train ride, overseas flight, 5hr drive, Dan's bachelor party, 4hr drive, visit with mom and Dylan, overseas flight, 2 hr train ride - back in my arms :)

Although he says his few days away seemed like a blur, mine just dragged on. I won't get into detail with my lameness. But Kevin had a good time - for Dan's bachelor party they went on a 5 hr ATV trip in WV and then stayed the night in a huge cabin. Then Sunday evening and Monday afternoon he spent with his mom & mister. The above pictures are of Kevin and the guys with their ATV's and of course a picture mister during Kevin's visit. We both miss having him around....lots.

Grillin Time

When the weather gets nice it's time for the grill!! yesssss! Purchased this baby at the store this morning, spent a mere 15 mins assembling it and it's ready for the steaks and veggies I picked out. It's been a gorgeous week, weather wise - it's amazing what a little sunshine can do for the soul :) St. Patty's day was a little of a let down - apparently it's not all that big a deal over here ...no green wearing, no green beer, no carbombs at the bars...kinda a ghost town. But as always we made the best of our evening & went out to dinner with friends and then out.

Kevin leaves tomorrow at 5:30am to head to VA & WVA for a bachelor party :( And then it will be lowly ole' me to fend for myself until Tuesday. I have nail polish, chick flicks and maybe a lil shopping in store....that should last me until Tuesday right?

St. Patty's

Springtime freshness

I still haven't figured out how exactly our washing machine is also supposed to be a dryer but the weather is getting nicer so today I hung my first load of laundry outside on our clothesline...whoopwhoop!!

oopsy poopsy

for those recieving a Mothers Day card next week - this is why....

Mothers Day in US in 2009 - May 10th
Mothering Sunday in United Kingdom (UK) in 2009 - March 22nd

...perhaps you'll receive two cards this year!

10lbs 12oz & 3 months later

Cute as ever!

Take a look at my nieces photoshoot or check out the daily happenings of the Hertel Family

** I bought her those overalls, aren't they freggin adorable!

My two loves