An Unexpected Spring Break

Our Spring Break certainly didn’t go as planned. On Wednesday, April 6th, we received the very sad news that Opa had passed away. Oma called Mommy at school and we immediately left school to go to PA. The intentions were to go up on April 10th for our normal Spring Break but life had other plans. Despite the sad news, we enjoyed our time with Oma. We cried, laughed, and took pictures....Opa wouldn't have wanted it any other way......

I found Maya the Bee and Willi. I've been learning about
pollinators so I was very excited to see these.

Ayla made spaghetti for dinner one night.

I packed the most important items....some of my stuffed animal
dogs.

Gracie came over a lot! We sure loved having her over and 
taking her for walks.

Ayla went to the Penguins game with Uncle Dave and 
Mallory.

Mama snuggles are the best!

I got to hang out with Logan while Ayla was at the hockey 
game.

We watched movies and entertained ourselves with some of
Oma's yarn.

Silly boys!

I even made a zipline for my dogs.

It was cold but we enjoyed taking some walks.

Kai and Nora came and also enjoyed Gracie's company.

Gracie sure did enjoy her walks.

The girls were great helpers in the kitchen.

The "kid's table".

Playing tic-tac-toe with fruit snacks.

This has always been my favorite place to play outside.

We made a picture collage and wrote notes for Opa.

Have you ever seen a 6 foot long hoagie?

A picture before Opa's memorial service.
We miss you!!!

Rest in Peace, Opa.
Love you always!!