Mexico

3/12/2011-3/19/2011
Evalie Says...

When Kristin and I both were diagnosis with cardiomyopathy and received our ICDs, we decided that a bucket list was in order. We put many big ticket items on our lists but also some small little things we want to learn or do. Some of the big ticket items were done this year. I was able to cross off attending a Nebraska game with dad and my sisters this year while Kristin was able to cross off a trip to Mexico with her sisters and hubbies (plus her brother-in-law and his wife). I'm hoping to cross off another big ticket item in the next few months (I'll keep you posted).

The whole trip was something that I will never forget. We were never vacation people growing up, and I have never understood that whole concept until now. After spending my first day doing this...And seeing this smile on my husband's face...

Has shown me that vacations were meant for me.
Why did I wait until I was 30-years old to learn this?

We made it!

Our resort...

The first day on the beach...

Dinner time!

We went off the main drag to eat at this restaurant.
It was the best Mexican food I have ever had.
It was a bit scary at first, but I'd go back in a heartbeat.

A little day trip to Tulum...

Dinner downtown again...

Back to the beach on our last full day...

Yes, we were there for St. Paddy's day. When you go with two sets of Flahertys,
you have to celebrate.

On the last day, I got up and watched the sunrise by myself. It was nice moment until the nice Univeristy of Wisconsin boys got home from Coco Bongo (night club)...

I couldn't help but share so many pictures...

When do I get to go back?

Disney Princess on Ice

3/5/11
Evalie Says...

The first weekend of March began our world travel. We had scheduled something for each weekend in March (not realizing how draining this would be on us). Our first trip was to head up north to visit Grandpa Loren and spent a night with Kate's Henery cousins.

Grandpa Loren had purchased tickets for Kate to go see Disney Princess on Ice for Valentine's Day. Kate was beyond excited to see and meet the princesses. She had told everyone that she was going. We even got a new Belle dress on our stop at the toy story on the way show from grandpa. I kept joking to Loren and Josh that they needed to be purchasing a prince outfit to wear.

When we got there and walked into the Target center, Kate's mouth dropped when she saw the stage. It was well worth the trip to see the joy on Kate's face while watching the princesses sing and skate. I think the boys had an okay time, too!

And dinner with her cousins...

Molly Kate

3/2/11
Evalie Says...

My cousin who we named Kate's Godmother, Molly, was home for her Spring Break the first week of March.

Molly, who is in optometry school, gave Kate a bit of an eye examine. It appears that she will more than likely be nearsighted (Henery blessed), but that glasses aren't needed yet. It was super cute, and Kate enjoyed giving Molly an examine with her doctor kit when she was finished.

We are so blessed to have Molly in our lives. She has been such an inspiration to me, and I can only hope that Kate grows up admiring her strength, her talents and values.

Crazies

Evalie Says...

March was one of the craziest month of our lives, and it appears that April is joining suit as we find ourselves in a whirlwind. We had many adventures March. We have been busy with travels, vacations, work, events, and many home projects. At the end of the night Josh and I found ourselves falling asleep before our heads hit our pillows.

Since our lives have been pretty crazy, I have put the blog on the back burner. So sorry to those followers (I'm hoping there are some out there) about my non-existence. I'm pledging to get myself caught up. Last year when I did the 365 project, I found solace in my writing. With all the craziness, I think I need this "me" time once again. So, I promise to keep you updated in the next few days and weeks on what we have been up to and our new (exciting) adventures as we embark on them.