Today we went down to Kalamazoo to visit with Drew's family at his parents' house. Brie and Charles were visiting from Kentucky for spring break. Luanne, Tim, and Lucas came over as well. We had a very yummy home-cooked meal of ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, and salad. We also celebrated some recent family birthdays.

Drew and I had a ton of fun playing with our nieces and nephew today. Check out the 'Recent Photos' on the left for evidence.

-Em

P.S. If you look at the recent pictures, you'll see a couple of me with Lucas. You'll also see that my hair needs some major help (I'm looking pretty scraggily). I haven't done anything fun and interactive here in a while, so I'd like to hear your suggestions for a new spring hairdo! I have been itching to do something new with my hair since last November, but I keep holding off because I can't make a decision. I think I'd rather keep a little length (probably just shoulder-length), to have the ability to pull it back, but the current length is just too much (obviously). I am also thinking about lightening it again, especially for the summer...what do you think? I'm open to other ideas as well.  I had a brief thought of an inverted bob, but I'm not sure I'm brave enough to go that short again.

Monday evening, my parents arrived from Ohio. They'd been visiting with Becky and Justin in Columbus, and swung up to visit us before continuing on to Kansas and Nebraska to see my grandma/grandpa and the rest of my mom's side of the family. We had pork roast and roasted new potatoes and carrots for dinner, which turned out pretty yummy overall, except that the meat ended up staying a little longer in the crockpot than it should've. Still good, though.

Tuesday, I was off work, but Drew had to work. I had a nice, leisurely visit with my parents. Grandma, especially, spoiled Molly and Sammy, lavishing lots of petting, belly rubs, playing, sneaking bites of cheese their way, etc. I think she may like her grandpuppies. Molly and Sammy don't seem to quite know what to do with themselves now, as they're not getting nearly as much attention from boring ol' mama and papa. I made a smoked salmon and bagel bake for breakfast. We all took naps. We ventured into downtown Holland, though the weather changed from sunny and relatively warm (40's) to much colder and windier, so we didn't make it far. We met Drew for dinner at the Curragh, and we were given a table right in front of the fireplace, which was pleasant. After dinner, we took my parents on a tour of our new places of work. It was also the first time I've been inside Drew's new company...very impressive building. I loved the waterfall outside the expansive lunch room window best!

Wednesday morning I said good-bye to my parents before leaving for work. It was a short visit, but it was great to see them. I miss my parents.

Wednesday night, we met Becky and Abby in GR at Bull's Head for dinner...I had the feature, grilled shrimp and scallops with a roasted red pepper sauce and asparagus and wild rice. Drew had an awesome sashimi tuna steak and was gracious enough to give me a bite. I think we'll definitely go back, if only for that tuna! After dinner, we saw Rent, and my oh my, was that fun! I have really missed going to the theatre, and I have to admit being immersed in the musical made me long to act/sing again. Made me think I should look into community theatre or something...but then again, I haven't performed since playing Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors my senior year of high school, so I'd imagine I'm just a tad bit rusty...

-Em