More Time with Family

We had many nice moments together during our trip.

Grandpa Tom won Rana over and bonded with her.

Aunt Nancy showed her how to goof

around with the bright Easter eggs.

Even Pop-pop clapped with amusement while Rana did her tricks.

And Great-Grandmum discovered Rana's
love for the game of Peek-a-boo.

What good times!

Butterflies!

We went to Meijer Gardens to see the butterfly exhibit

with Annie's Mom, Grandmar and Aunt Nancy.

The Girls

Rana and Elena had tons of fun together while we were in the States. They spent many an hour playing at home, but also enjoyed some outings to the Children's Museum, Rivertown Mall's carousel, the zoo, and even Meijer, where they rode the Penny Horse.

We miss Elena lots already!!

21 Months Old!

Rana still loves telephones -- or shoes that can be turned into them! :)

Family Fun

We've had lots of fun with the family over the last two weeks.

Time with Annie's grandparents and Colin and Lerae

in Pittsburgh before the wedding.

Introduced Rana and Maggie to snow!

Maggie was great with Rana and Elena.

Catching up with Justin, Kata and Aunt Jill.

More goofing off with the kids.


Molly was fantastic with all of the little ones, too.

Rana loves her Aunt Kata.

TK, Molly and Maggie stopped to pose with their snowman.

Justin with Grandmar.

We saw many more relatives, but didn't take enough pictures!

We're so glad that so many of them made it to town for the festivities!

Colin and Lerae's Wedding

Annie's youngest brother Colin married

Lerae on Saturday in Grand Rapids.

Rana and her cousin Elena were flower girls in the wedding.

They loved their matching dresses...

and had fun goofing off with our extended family.

And they actually made it down the aisle,

though Rana did get a little ahead of Elena! :)

Introducing Colin and Lerae, husband and wife.

Annie and Rana with Grandmar.

and with Grampa, who was in from PA.

Annie with the cute flower girls.

Colin and Lerae found many ways to include their own little style
in the wedding festivities. Here's a picture of them
cutting their wedding cupcake.

Congrats to you both!
We wish you all the best as you begin
the next phase of your life together!