Yes, we had our first visitors from the States and the kids were thrilled! Of course, they're always happy to see their grandparents, but seeing them after so long... it was just something very special. We all had a wonderful time during Grandma and Poppa Roosien's visit. We tried to pace ourselves with some busy days and some more relaxed days around the house so they could "endure" our everyday craziness and also enjoy some of the sights of Europe while here. Amongst those were a day trip to the Netherlands where we visited some of the "homelands" of family. We also went downtown to the Grand Platz to see the architecture and have a gooey waffle : ). Then we had a great vacation down to Southern Germany and Austria to see some castles there. The kids did fairly well for the most part, but they were definately ready to come home.
We're now getting back into the swing of things as Mikayla's spring break has come to an end. You're reminded of another "difference" with that too when people talk about their holidays to Southern France, Florence for a week, or a cruise in Spain rather than going to Florida or Alabama!
