Just being lazy...

I'm trying to "get motivated" to do something. Bob and I had a whole week by ourselves ( a fantastic honeymoon!!) while the kids went to the grandparents for a week over our winter break. We're on day 4 together with the return of the kids and Bob is out of town, which means I can really be lazy. Although he's coming home tororrow...I have much picking up to do. I would recommend not just stopping by, you may find... 1. Me still in my jammies or robe at dinner time. Nicolas asks when he gets home from school "Why didn't you get dressed today?" 2. Rosie still in her footsie PJ's at dinner time - no need to worry we all take a shower around 7:30 and get back into our jammies. At this point Nicolas is the only one that get dressed because he has school. 3. Folded, clean laundry piled up, I hate putting it away!! Bob's much better at it. 4. Goldfish, pretzles and empty Go-gurt wrappers lying around from Nicolas eating one after the other. 5. Piles of papers and random things throughout my kitchen (we have to much counter space!! I keep telling Bob we need to fix that!) I'll admit it, I'm a pile person - it may look a mess to you, but don't you go thinkin' I don't know what's in there!! Bob can't stand the piles - it drives him crazy! 6. The lighted tree in the foyer...still decorated for Valentines DAY! Shouldn't we LOVE all year long? Shouldn't every day be Valentines Day when your married with 2 kids living in the burbs and driving a minivan -??!!

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The best two weeks

We have just spent the last two weeks with a wonderful, loving family. Our Russian missionary Elder (Antone) Rets has faithfilly completed his 2 year mission serving the Lord and touching so many lives. We were blessed to know him and it was such an honor to have his family stay with us for 2 weeks. Our families became one very quickly and although his parents speak little English, communication wasn't a problem. This experience has touch our lives so much that Bob and I can't even begin to comprehend. Everyone left NY for Russia today and it was tearful. We were so lucky to have them and share our LOVE with them.

Late nights

We spent every night (usually after 10:00 till 12:00 or 1:00 am) around our kitchen table eating, laughing and sharing stories.

First day of pre-school

This is a picture of Rosie and Antone on her first day of pre-school. We took many pictures of her but this is the only person that really made her smile that morning.

Just plain ole' clean fun

Our children have always loved Elder Rets, when his family came to the US it was an instant match. We really were one happy family for the two weeks they were here. We loved every minute of it.

Anya, Rosie and Nicolas

Buffalo Chicken Wings, YUMMY!

We took the Rets Family to The Anchor Bar in Buffalo, the "original buffalo wing" place. We ordered 100 wings and about a 1/2 a dozen appetizers.