It's Kramer Time!

Just a quick hello from me, Kramer. I can't wait for some warmer weather so I can play outside with Michael and Mandi, but I don't mind playing in the rain too. They've been a little mad at me lately because I keep barking in the middle of the night. Michael thinks I'm doing it just to get some attention but I swear I hear something. By the way, my birthday is coming up on June 1st. I'll be 4 years old! That means I'm more mature now. I don't chew on things (the deck, golf clubs, Michael's truck) like I used to, although I still love to pee on Mandi's tires.

Spring Break Fun

For Spring Break Mandi and Michael went to visit Michael's Uncle Bob and his wife Vicki in Southern Indiana for a few days. Unfortunately the weather wasn't very nice, but it was still fun.

First we visited Bob's friend Junior. Junior has horses and mules and a really cool buggy that Mandi got to drive. (She's an excellent horse and buggy driver, in case you were wondering!)

Mandi was also going to ride a mule, but it was starting to rain. So, here's a picture with Albert instead...or maybe it was Dan...or Elvira?

The next day we went to Brown County (Nashville). For those who have never been, you should definitely go! But maybe when it's warmer, and only if you like shopping or eating.

Michael is not so much of a shopper, but he had fun anyway!

Notice the sign. (You can almost see his wings!)

Here is Michael and Uncle Bob flirting with the "barrista" (in the background)at a local cafe. She thought they were quite funny and gave them a French lesson.

Thanks for the visit, Bob and Vicki!

Mandi's Birthday (Pajama) Party

Mandi's family came to visit last weekend for her birthday. She is now the big 3-3! We aren't sure how it became a pajama party, but along about 4:30 Brayden and Audrey decided to put theirs on.

Michael already had his on...check him out in the background.

Eric wasn't wearing his jammies but thought naptime sounded good anyway. (That's Doug he's cuddling with.)

It was quite the wild party, as you can clearly see!

Update

And that's all I have to say about that.

-Forrest Gump

We spent some time with Mandi's family on Valentine's Day and for Audrey's birthday.

A family portrait

Mandi and Brayden

Michael practicing holding Yohan like a baby

Audrey and her new skates

So proud of her birthday cake!

M & M

AND...

Conversation with a 3 1/2 year old...

Brayden: Aunt Mandi, can you spend the night tonight?

Mandi: Where will I sleep?

Brayden: You can sleep in my bed with me.

Mandi: But where will Uncle Michael sleep?

Brayden: Umm... he can sleep with Mommy and Daddy.

Mandi: (Hysterical laughter) Sounds good to me!

Cookie Fun

Mandi and some friends learned how to roll, cut, bake, and decorate sugar cookies Tuesday night thanks to Shelby's mom, Patty. Patty is a professional...she is the Wabash County Jail Matron, so she knows what she's doing when it comes to food! It was loads of fun, but Patty said we were the most rebellious group she's ever taught. Really? I'm not sure I believe that considering she works with criminals every day, but whatever!

Shelby and Christine working hard

Mandi getting the hang of it

Mandi and Theresa cheezin' it up for the camera

Cooper helping Patty make frosting

Group shot

Mandi's masterpieces

Random stuff

Kramer, during a recent snowstorm

Watching a 3D episode of Chuck (one of our favorite tv shows)

Where's Yohan? (Clue...he's the bump under the covers.)

Our picture for the new church directory

The beautiful quilt Mandi's mom made for the baby

P.S. We called our adoption agency last week and they said our scrapbook has been looked at a couple of times, but we haven't been the final choice for those birthmothers.