Bella's 7th birthday

On Bella's 7th birthday she and her new friend Mia had a tea party outside under the crab apple tree.

They ate sandwiches, tea and crackers. Afterwards they blew bubbles, played with sidewalk chalk and rode bikes.

 Olivia decorated "Frozen" just as Bella desired.

Bella you are a blessing and full of life. We love you!!

Beach visit

 We had a visit from Aunt Jodi, Joseph and Alaina in July. We had a fun time at the beach.

 Alex and Joe.

Good times in the sun.

Milwaukee Polish Festival

We played the Milwaukee Polish Festival in June. As you can probably tell by our clothing, it was cold and raining all weekend but we still had a great time.

Nick danced with Mollie B.

Alex met Jimmy Sturr.

Here is Tony dancing with the USPA Princess.

Lucas and Bella enjoying a dance.

Maria and Tony.

And Olivia (and Bella) had the privilege of holding a week old baby. He belongs to Randy and Ashley (the dancers from the Mollie B. Christmas show.)

Beginning Again

It's been two years since we kept our blog. We've decided that with all the picture taking going on and Tony and Bella growing up so fast,  we would start up again. We are going back..... to go forward......

 Alex celebrated his birthday in May.....

 And so did Tony.....

And so did our mom. We went to a Polka Family dance in Chicago for her birthday.

Guess Who's Birthday it is?

 Julia celebrated her birthday with a FROZEN theme!

 Getting her ears pierced was the highlight of her birthday, and how special it was!

 She had some friends over for a special lunch.

 I made cupcakes for the occasion, chocolate cupcakes with strawberry frosting, and lemon poppy seed cupcakes with lemon frosting.

" Happy Birthday to you......."

 Homemade cards are always a fun thing to look forward to on your birthday.

 Alex gave her some posters to hang up in her room.

Happy Birthday Julia! God's blessing on your life, in many more years to come!

Random around the house.

 The little kids enjoying sledding out in the sunshine.

 Maria has Lucy all dressed up!

 Alex playing a quick tune on the piano.

Bella posing next to a ice princess.

Winter Time

 Some random photos about what we've been up to during this long winter. We all enjoyed going sledding together when it was warm enough.

Lot's and lot's of SNOW!!!!

 Bella and Nick help me make some lunch.

 Some yummy M&M cookies!!!

And a craft made by the little kids.