so here it goes - since our last post we have had a lot of fun. In March my mom "Oma" got to come and visit. It was so good to see her and it was great for Ari to finally meet his Oma. Oma= Grandma in German.....
and anyway my mom doesn't look like a Grandma, just ask Cambren....
It was so nice of my mom to come and visit - she was able to spend the days taking care of Ari while Ryan and I were at work and then we were able to spend time with her at night. On Sunday March 23rd- Ryan, Ari and I were preparing for a nap after church when the doorbell rang. I got up and answered it - and standing there at MY front door was my nephew Cambren who just happens to live in TEXAS...
I could not believe my eyes I just kept starring at him- and then he asked if Ari could come and play- that's when I lost it - My big brother Barry, wife Maria and the rest of their kids Tanner, Parker and Maddy came from around the corner. It was truly the best surprise ever. They had decided to come up and visit for spring break. It will definitely go down as one of my most cherished memories of my life. I have been so sad to be so far away from my family and it was hurting my heart that Ari had not been able to meet any of my side of the family yet- What a great surprise. (sorry this is old news for those of you who read the Front Porch blog- they posted the story first....
We had such a good time spending time with my family - going to the U2 light show, visiting the Dinosaurs at Thanksgiving point- eating out and just enjoying each other- I hope I will be able to see my family again soon.
Here are some recent pictures
Here is Ari, on the awesome quilt Oma made for him 
Maddy & Ari - all the cousins were so cute with Ari And here is a photo from Easter- Ari came down with his first fever Easter weekend and it was very scary - He had a temp of 102 but no other symptoms- after a horrible experience at Instacare- Ari got better all on his own. Here he is Easter Sunday - feeling horrible but trying his hardest to be a champ for Easter pictures
Ari had his 4 month check up the other day and weighed in at a whopping 13 pounds 3 oz- he is long and lean 70% for height and 20% for weight- we love our little guy
