Showered with Love

This past weekend(4.24.2010) we gathered at the Annelin's to celebrate the upcoming births of Baby Dunn and Baby Lumbrezer. Anna traveled from Ohio and Laura from Ann Arbor. It was such a special day filled with a showering of love and gifts for two very precious Mothers and their babies. We missed all of our amazing friends that couldn't make it to the shower on Saturday however I hope the following pictures allow you to share in the joy! June and July can't get here soon enough!!!





The Baby Bumps


Enjoying a few mimosas


The wonderful Mothers


Sophie taking one of the gifts for a test drive :)

I'd Pick More Daisies

I found the following poem in my church bulletin a few Sundays back. For those of you who know me quite well, you know that I'm one that lives any overly disciplined life and plays by the rules far too often.
This poem is a great reminder that we only live once and to live life to the fullest each and every day.



If I had my life to live over, I'd pick more daisies.
I'd try to make more mistakes next time.
I would relax. I would limber up.
I would be sillier than I have on this trip.
I know very few things I would take seriously.
I would take more trips, travel lighter
I would be crazier. I would be less hygienic.
I would take more chances.
I would climb more mountains, swim more rivers,
and watch more sunsets.
I would eat more ice cream and less beans.
I would have more actual troubles and fewer imaginary ones.
You see, I am one of those people who lives
prophylactically and sensibly and sanely,
hour after hour, day after day.

Oh, I have had my moments
And if I had it to do over again, I'd have more of them.
In fact, I'd try to have nothing else.
Just moments, one after another.
Instead of living so many years ahead each day.
I have been one of those people who never go anywhere
without a thermometer, a hot water bottle, a gargle, a
raincoat, road map, and a parachute.

If I had to do it over again, I would go places and do things.
If I had my life to live over, I would start barefooted
earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the Fall.
I would play hooky more. I would ride on merry-go-rounds and swing more.
I would do more water and sun-fun things.
I'd turn more somersaults and roll in the grass and go barefoot all over.

If I had my life to live over, I'd spend more time at fun-places.
I'd try to be more in touch with God and those I love.
I'd say I love you more and mean it every time.
I'd pray aloud more and not care what people think or expect of me.
I'd give more of me and take more of you. I'd just be me more and more....

Yes, I'd pick more daisies!

Summer Teaser-April 2010

The saying goes "April showers bring May flowers" however this April brought 83 degree weather and sunny skies. The unseasonably warm weather created the perfect setting for a random, yet spontaneous boating adventure. On Good Friday, 17 of my dear friends decided to leave work early and meet at a local marina to set out and enjoy Happy Hour on the water. What we didn't expect were 30 mph winds which caused a bit of a delay leaving the marina. Once the waves died down "a little", we determined it was time to eat. All of the restaurants near by had long waiting lists so we decided to take a 30 minute cruise out the old mission peninsula to a local hot spot, The Boat House. It was a great decision as everyone enjoyed delicious food and great wine.
The ride out was a bit rough but quite entertaining at the same time. I give great kudos to our two pregnant friends who were troopers and attempted to smile the entire way. :)
The evening turned out to be one of the most enjoyable times that we've all spent together!! I've truly never seen everyone smile and laugh as much as they did that evening--our stomachs were in pain!
We're bound to have another freeze or snow storm but Friday gave us enough of a taste of what's to come to get us through. I look forward to a many more memories!






For some strange reason the guys separated themselves from us and migrated to the Whaler. I'm assuming that it had something to do with our diaper bag and crib conversations. :)



Enjoying Happy Hour prior to setting out on our wavey adventure!


More laughs




I LOVE this photo! The Whaler was quite entertaining to watch as they repeatedly exited the water for brief periods of time. Great Job Captain Ben!





We made it safe and sound!






17 of the most amazing friends that one could ask for!











The ride home was a complete blast! I'm pretty sure that Dean held the throttle down the entire way. Imagine 50 mph, moonlight sky, great music, dead calm waters, and the lights of downtown TC as our destination. We even had a guest photographer show up and snap nearly 70 photos on our ride back! Thanks Linds! :)





We ended up finishing off the evening by rafting off in the bay and enjoying the lack of boat traffic and more funny stories.

Lot's of bumps and giggles

Rough Ride for the guys!

Late Night Laughs. I crack up laughing everytime I watch/listen to this! :)