Spring Break

There has been a lack of posting here.  I apologize for that.  Luke is 9 months and 1 week and as you can see, no letter has been written yet.... because we are still recovering.  

Here's the story.

We all went to Michigan for spring break to meet my new niece Charlotte 

(which was heaven because she is the sweetest little angel... ever)

Visited our dear friends and their son Easton, who is obviously Luke's brother from another mother. 

and then I went on to spend a week at my sister's in Holland.  We went downtown, ate at Cranes, stopped by the best place ever (which also happened to be my high school job), went swimming, worked out, watched movies, and of corse played and played and played.

and then.  

The day before we left for home... 

We had an attack of

 - - - the ORANGE vomit - - - 

My sweet little orange puker started with the bug and so graciously passed it to my niece Abbi, my unsuspecting brother-in-law Dave, and his puke catching, down the pants/in the hair Mama.  I know some of you can relate to how horrible it is to have a sick baby, but not all of us are so lucky to have a sick vomiting baby in someone else's home.  

You get an extra measure of 

uncomfortable 

watching your son vomit orange nastiness on 

someone else's 

carpet, toys, and couch.  

Lucky for me, I have the sweetest sister in the world who did not freak out or banish us from her home 

(which is something I would have considered)!  

Instead, 

she felt bad for us and then helped clean up the mess.  

WOW.

She may not have thought twice about it, but that incredible act of kindness was truly the hands and feet of Jesus to Luke and I.  What an example! I will not soon forget it. 

Love you Jenn :)

My ears!

As heard on what was supposed to be a short car ride turned very long car ride.

Mommy week #1

I just spent a fabulous week with my older sister Jen.  She flew down from Michigan with sweet baby Emily and I drove up from T-town with Luke.  We met in Nashville at our parents house (who so graciously let us hang there) for a week of mommy time.  
Can i just say-
SO.
MUCH.
FUN.
and long over due!  So much awesomeness happened that week!  We ate, played, shopped, cooked, talked, walked, witness a stray hot air balloon nearly miss my car on the landing,

went to an amazing art exhibit only to be totally unprepared, ate some more (worth it), and barely slept. Nothing changed in the sleep department, but at least this time it was due to late night chats and not a screaming babies- well maybe a little of both :).  


Luke and Emily got along great!  We were some-what relieved to see how sweet they were to each other b/c this happened last time they were together. You can see how cute they are in this pic- holding hands and everything.... awwwww! :)  

This will be a yearly event (just so you know Jen) I plan to make happen.  Maybe next year we'll spend our "Mommy week" in Holland... and maybe we'll add another sister by then??? (hint hint) :). 

Jen- you teach me so much about being a mom.  You are a selfless, fun, confident, creative, incredible mommy that I always learn so much from.   Thanks for being a wonderful sister to me and best friend.  I can't wait to see you again for Thanksgiving!

Maybe not

Some of you devoted blog followers may recall this post.  I explained my excitement for Luke and Emily to meet and described what I knew would be a lasting and deep friendship between the two of them.  Well.... upon their first meeting this is what happened.   

I know Emily just wanted a lock of Luke's hair as a souvenir to remember him by, but Luke was not as willing to oblige.  Well, I'm sure next time they hang out they will be BEST buds. 

Not my Baby :)

WELCOME EMILY JOY ROZMAN!!!

My older sister Jenn had baby Emily this morning at 7:45am c-section. She is a healthy 8lbs and 20 inches. We are so proud and thrilled to have her in our lives! She is just precious. Her older sister Abbi (2 1/2 yrs old) was so adorable when meeting baby Emily for the first time. She is the cutest older sis I have ever seen! I am so excited for baby Emily and baby Hoff to meet. They are going to be the best of friends! :)