Headed to Holland

We decided to take a trip up to Holland for the Tulip festival this year since we missed it last year and probably wont be here for it next year. We stopped about half way to have lunch where William built the largest cracker sandwich ever!

We stayed in the really cute mobile home park so it was like having our own small apartment. 

Just a couple of miles away was the beach so of course we had to go.

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This was the first time being at a real beach for the of the kids, we've been by the river but they had never been anywhere with sand and the endless water before them.

William mostly just stood and let the water wash over his feet.

Kaelyn was most excited to play in the sand.

There were so many good pictures from this beautiful place that it was so hard to narrow down. We had planned on coming back before we left, but we never made it. Although I see plenty of beach trips for us in the future.

Birthday in Paris

For my birthday Nick took me to Paris, we could even see the Eiffel tower from our room, even if it was just the top. 

It took us so much longer to get there than we planned, so by the time we got there, the sun was setting and it was getting cold.

We checked into our hotel and walked straight down to get a closer look. You know it's big, but seeing it is completely different. 

It was huge! Every hour they light it up with flashing lights making it look like a disco ball. I liked the regular lighting best, but it was kind of fun.

The next morning, our alarm didn't go off so we missed one of our tours but we still got the change to take a river cruise to see some of the main attractions.

We didn't get off and look at anything because we were pretty pressed for time, but it was still so beautiful.

Notre Dam was amazing, I can't wait to go back and get a chance to go inside. 

We are planning on going again this summer with my dad, so it will be nice to spend some time looking around when it's above freezing.

When we got back into the car we found that it had been broken into, forcing us to drive home with a missing window in the rain and snow. Despite the less than perfect conditions, this was still by far the best birthday I have ever had.

Random Cuteness

I always have lots of random pictures of the kids because they love having their picture taken.

So I figured I would just share some of the randomness, because, well, why not!

Willima's new favorite thing is climbing in the washer to help with the laundry. He pulls it all out and Kaelyn puts it in the dryer. I have such awesome kids!

Cleaning out my craft stuff and William was really excited to make his very own treasure chest with one of the boxes being thrown out.

Surgery

Nick had to have his shoulder reconstructed again, a pretty easy surgery as far as the medical side is concerned but seriously stressful for me! It made for a rough month, but he's better now. I just couldn't help but share this wonderfully glamorous picture of Nick!

More Christmas Markets

We got the chance to go to one of the biggest Christmas markets in Nurnberg.

Kaelyn was still really sick, we ended up driving the three hours there, and then driving home right after because she was just so miserable. She was so excited to see the horses though!

It was fun, not the best we've been to because the kids were really cranky but they got chocolate covered apples that were shaped as pigs, so that made them happy for a bit.

Christmas 2016

It wasn't until Christmas Eve that William finally understood the idea of Santa, so we scrambled to make some cookies. I had to make so many substitutes that they were terrible and almost impossible to roll out and cut. William got his cookies for Santa though, so he was a happy boy. 

This was the first year that they were both old enough to help decorate, and we had so much fun putting the tree up together.

It was such a great Christmas, The kids didn't get a lot, but they loved everything that they did get. They were so excited, and having kids really makes you enjoy Christmas so much more. They bring such joy into holidays and life in general. I can't wait for next year when we have another little one to share the joy and excitement with!

Baby #3

At the end of December we announced that we are expecting a little Pullan #3 August 2nd.

Here is Germany they do an ultrasound at every appointment, so we have so many more pictures and get to see this little one more than we did with the other two.

We haven't talked about names yet, but I know it's going to be a rough one. Nick knows what we are having but I have decided to wait to find out. Only 4 more months to go!