a brief update

We have had a wonderful holiday break, and now the kids go back to school tomorrow. I think they are getting sick of each other, but I'm not quite ready to get back into a busy schedule. I liked sleeping in and playing games with my kids all day. But I guess that can't last forever!

Josh's sister Julie and her husband Ben came for a visit! We had such a great time with them and really enjoyed having them here. Ben had never been to Europe before, so we did a quick tour of all the beautiful sights in Vienna.

Of course, we had to take him to Schönbrunn Palace. It was really foggy, but still as beautiful as ever!

There happened to be a few Christmas market stands still open so they got to drink some Kinderpunsch and eat a really big Krapfen.

My sister Kaci made Carli this hat! Isn't it cute?!

The kids have absolutely loved playing with the bunnies. The gray one (Hopper) is definitely the favorite. He is lots of fun and likes to be held. The white one (Marie) has an attitude! She has bit us all and would prefer to be left alone. I'm hoping she will warm up to us soon.

I need to post a better picture, but Amanda made me this BEAUTIFUL quilt! I absolutely love it (and so does Caleb)!
We have enjoyed having some snow, so Carli was out there immediately making a snowman. Cotter gave up his hat and scarf, so he had to come back inside before the picture. Carli loves the snow and could stay outside all day long playing in it.