Sweet February
Then Eric returned home and we immediately left for Michigan. Our route took us through El Paso, San Angelo, OK City, and St. Louis. It was a fun break to spend a few days with Mariah, Jonathan, and especially Sierra in San Angelo!
Once we arrived in Michigan, we were blessed to stay at a family's house--they are currently working at Tenwek Hospital! We took over their place and very much enjoyed some "space of our own" for a few days. While there, we visited the Bast family in Holland....
...made Valentines for an upcoming party...
...and watched our first real snowfall, eight inches!
The Dykstras also drove down for a dinner visit, and Maggie and Levi became fast friends.
Then after a week in MI, it was on to Nashville. Mimi and Bapa had prepared a Valentine's Party for all the grandkids, and we arrived just in time!
And then just playing around with cousins, always a good time.
Meanwhile, Ben is on the cusp of his 1st birthday! Two teeth, almost walking...we'll see what the next year brings!