Arrrrrrrrgggg!! We love computers!!!

So, our computer has been on the fritz since before we left for spring break and was just finished yesterday. I have been spending time doing pictures from our wonderful vacation ALL NIGHT and I'm not even half way done. AHHH!! :)

We had SUCH a wonderful time in Gulf Shores and sure hated coming back to the cold weather. Maddie of course just LOVED the sand and the pool. She spent tons of time in the warm indoor pool and then down at the beach. I am going to post a few of the shots I have thus far....bare with me people...we are lucky I have not thrown this computer at the wall. :) One is of the Blue Angels, which are located in Pensacola. They are worth the early morning drive for sure. Another shot is of some dolphins WAY out that I took it from our deck, hence the grain of the shot. It was still amazing to see them. I'm not sure Maddie knew what we were all shouting at. :)

I will continue with more pictures tomorrow and get some of Easter on here as well. I feel like I have not in the blogging world in YEARS! :)

Mommy's Little Girl

Okay, so I love these pictures... just because. :) So I'm posting them. I titled this "Mommy's Little Girl" because when I was working on these, I just couldn't believe how old she looks. How can I bottle this cute little girl forever!!! They were taken at Gavin's Party today.

Happy 5th Birthday Gavin!!

Yes, another Birthday!! We have had so much fun this weekend with Birthdays. Today was our Godson Gavin's Birthday. He turned 5, if you can believe that. It's just unbelievable. When we were walking in today, I told Gavin that I used to change his diapers and he laughed and just said "yeah right Lauren." :) It's just amazing how time is moving. Here are a few cute shots.

Happy 2nd Birthday Reagan!!

Another Birthday!! :) Reagan is turning 2 in a week but had her Birthday party yesterday. We had so much for playing at the gym and eating yummy cake. Thanks for inviting us Reagan and Happy Birthday!!!

First Spring Day

Our frist day out in the sunshine. :) Although it was to squishy to play in the yard, we had fun on the deck and the frount porch. This is a picture of Maddie seeing her Daddy drive up, home from work. :) Love her expression.

THINK SPRING!!!

Just a picture to THINK SPRING!! The first crocus.........

Love'n on the Cuz....

Last week Maddie and I got some extra "Gracie" time while I watched her for a few hours. Maddie was such a good helper and was love'n on her cuz big time. We just can't get enough of you Gracie-poo!!

Welcome Tobin Pokorzynski

Say hello to the newest member of the Pokorzynski family, Tobin Pokorzynski.

He was born the afternoon (sharing his Birthday with a Proud Uncle Tom). He weighed in at 7lbs. 13oz and 21 1/2inches long. He is so adorable and healthy as can be. Both he and Rebekah are doing just great. Of course Gavin and Ella are happy "big siblings." :)

Isn't he the sweetest little guy???

Happy Birthday Tom and Dan!!

Awwwww......the twins have turned the BIG 27!!!! Yeah, I'm bitter...I'm still and always will be older than Tom. Happy birthday boys!

Happy 1st Birthday Talen!!

On Saturday we went to our friends Jeff and Tara's for their son Talen's 1st birthday. He is such a cutie and just loves Maddie. They are crush'n on each other for sure. :)

I had to post this great shot of Tara, because MADDIE took this!! :) She was on my lap and wanted to look through the camera. She looked and pushed the button. Good shot if you ask me!!

Happy 1st Birthday Talen!! We love you sweetie!

Pretty Butterflies

On Friday Tom and I took Maddie to the Fredrick Meijer Gardens to see the butterfly exibit. She LOVED it. They are truly beautiful and it's worth going for sure. Here a few pictures. :)

Soak'n Up the Rays

Madilyn and I spent the afternoon and evening with my Mom and Dad yesterday. My Mom and I took her out to play in the snow, of course she just loves it. Here's a cute shot of her soak'n up the sunshine. Thanks Mom!!! :)

Relapse

Last night Katie, Austin, Kellie and I met Claire (our cousin) to watch Relapse at Billy's in East Town. Tim Roy the lead singer is Claire's boyfriend and really part of the family. They haven't played Grand Rapids in a while, keeping busy touring the Mid West. They were AMAZING! Really awesome and Tim rocked out. :) I stole the picture of Katie, Clarie and I from Katie (thanks Kate). ;) I also added Relapse's My Space page to our link list, so go and check out their sound. :)

Future Olympians

On Friday a group of us Moms took our kiddos to a gymnastics gym to get some of this pent up energy OUT. :) The kids had a blast and we as Mom's got a little work out. Maddie has no fear, so she was all about the big kids areas. She walked on her first balance beam and actually did it without me. It's about 2 inches off the ground...no worries. :) I was impressed I will say that. I can't walk a straight line to save my life! :)

Here are a couple of shots from the day. The little sweetie is Ruby B and the crazy lady with TWO kids (Ryar and Nolan) on a running trampoline is Kristen. She of course is motion so that's why she's in a blur. So much fun!! We will do it again for sure.

Sleep Well Grandpa

The past 24 hours have been a whirlwind for the Hosford/Snellink family. Grandpa Snellink (Gloria's Father), went into the hospital yesterday morning for his weekly radiation treatment for the cancer he was battling again and was admitted with sever phenomena in both lungs. He had been very week the past few days, and was so exhausted. We later found out that he had a laceration or whole in the bowel area that was making his body toxic. He got very ill, very fast and passed away late last night with family at his side.

We were very blessed to spend a great deal of time with Grandpa on Sunday and he was oddly reminiscent. He spoke of playing cards and camping with the kids and the many wonderful times he has had with Grandma. He was so positive and there was almost a calm about him. The Lord had his hands in this for certain and that was so important yesterday when we were faced with all of this very fast. Please keep Grandma Snellink in your prayers as this will be a hard adjustment after almost 60 years of a wonderful life together.

We will miss Grandpa ( or G-Pa) very much but know that he is with his Lord right now and free from pain. We love you Grandpa.

This is a picture of Maddie when she a newborn with her G-Pa.

Happy 22nd Birthday Kellie!!

Tom's "baby" sister Kellie turned 22 on Friday....good Lord I'm getting old. :) I was at her 10th, with a Winnie the Poo on her cake! :)

We had a family dinner on Sunday to celebrate and we did a little sledding in the front yard. Here are Aunt Kel Kel, Aunt K.K. and Uncle Austin (which Maddie says now!!) taking Maddie for her rides. :) And yes...that is Austin in shorts.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLIE!!! WE LOVE YOU!!

Chicago or Bust

We spent this past weekend with our dear friends Jason and Johanna in the windy city.Maddie spent the weekend with my parents and had a blast. :)

We left on Friday and went straight to Sheds Aquarium, which was amazing. They had everything from small "Nemo's and Dori's" to huge sea turtles, beluga whales, sting rays and so much more. I wish more of my pictures would have turned out, but there was no flash allowed of course and it was quite dark.

From there we checked in to our hotel and then we headed to ESPN Zone or dinner and games. What a cool place that was! Great food and of course great beer. Later that night we had drinks at the Martini bar in our hotel...lets just say $13.00 martinis...good times. :)

On Saturday we indulged in more food at the Cheese Cake Factory, which was out of this world. Totally recommend it if you haven't had the chance to eat there. We stuffed ourselves silly, but had to get cheese cake, which was to die for. It's located in the bottom of the John Hancock building, so we went to the top after lunch. After that we need to work off some calories so we shopped Michigan Ave.

Later that evening we had reservations at Stetson's, an amazing steak house in our hotel. It was just fabulous. The only thing we can complain about there was the fact that apparently in Chicago it's a HUGE deal to split tabs. We asked to have it split per couple and our sever came back with it in half. Like right down the middle. :) It worked out ok...:)

The other little rough part about our weekend was the the fact that our hotel room's air conditioner didn't work. It was up near 75 most of the time and set at 40. It was a tad bit "balmy" lets just say that. ;)

We had a wonderful time and ate like fools. Here are a few pictures.