a saturday with mom & dad

Haven's Easter photo shoot

If you notice Haven is wearing a different dress, you are right...she got to church, got fed, and then messed through her lovely Easter dress. Luckily, I had packed another dress for such a situation!

Spring Break 2010

This past week we spent in the glorious rays of Phoenix, AZ, visiting family & spending time outside. It was fabulous! From family meeting Haven to spending time outdoors, it was a memorable experience-I also have quite a "Good Friday" story...especially if you know my aunts, let me know next time you see me; I'd be happy to entertain!
Thanks again guys for hosting us...we had a grand time!

Haven was a great traveler on the plane-sleeping most of the time & making friends left & right with her laughter and smiles! Waiting for us in Mesa was Uncle Ells.

After arriving back in Phoenix, we anxiously awaited for "the aunts" to get done with work.
[A. Lavonne is on the left and A. Lois is on the right]
We loved the sunny patio!

We spent many moments in the afternoon sun & Haven loved Aunt Lo's excersaucer & her swimsuit.

We also took Haven to Phoenix Zoo one morning.
While Haven slept through most of it, Arlan and I loved it!
Haven woke up just in time for the orangutan exhibit.


Here is Haven meeting the cousins, Kole [3] and Kadyn [9 months].
They are my cousin Kolette's boys and Haven was toughened up very quickly!
Kole kept saying, "but I want to play with Haven!"

Arlan and Haven in the sun.

My cousin Kolette, Haven and Kole.

We also spent substantial time shopping with Aunt Vonnie...man, does she know how & where to shop as we got some great deals!

A Doorneweerd tradition-coloring Easter eggs.

We also found time to go hiking a bit on a desert preserve near the Phoenix church.

If you are thinking Haven doesn't look real interested-you are right...she fell asleep!


Before church Good Friday services...it was quite the "Good Friday"!

"Grammie...will you come play again?"

dad...I help?

5 months old

Our little beauty is 5 months old...I can't believe how quickly time is going!

the cousins came to visit!

photo attempt #1

Last week we had the lovely pleasure of entertaining my brother & sister in law and their darling two children, Macy & Madden. Haven loved watching her cousins bouncing around & full of energy. We snapped 2 pictures before they took off for their trip back to Iowa. Thanks for coming to visit guys & come play again...preferably in summer when we can spend more time!

photo attempt #2