A quick recap and then on to present day...

After moving to Asheville in late January we've already had the opportunity to share our home and this great city with some of our family and friends. And this is just the beginning!!!

Mika flew down in March as help was desperately needed...
Mika kept the kids busy as I attempted to unpack boxes and get organized.
We didn't make it to the Grove Park as I had promised but who knew I needed to book 306 months in advance. Next time I will be better prepare for you Mom - I promise!
Her timing was impeccable however. Pete had just returned from a trip to Cancun when he promptly came down with the flu. The extra set of hands were heavenly - and for me, there isn't much that compares to having my Momma around! She is one of the few people in life that I can regularly share a good belly laugh with. It doesn't take much!

Upon her departure MeMe and Grandpa Roe graced us with their presence as they explored a career opportunity in Charleston and further assisted us with our settling. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed several dinners on the deck, an afternoon stomping around downtown and a trip to the Nature Center.

Following the Roes came the Rentschlers of Iowa. Nicole and I spent the week entertaining the kiddos while our road warrior husbands continued on their grind. Lots of fun was had by all. It was incredible to see Kate and Kinzie bind so quickly and so strongly. We're hoping the Rentschlers will consider making their visit an annual one!

And just in time for Easter Grandma and Grandpa Swenson drove down for a little reprieve from the cold. But SURPRISE the snow beat them here! Who would have thought that after weeks of sun and seventy degree days we'd have snow upon their arrival? The snow didn't stick around long - and it didn't deter any of us from having fun. As a matter of fact I think it added even more excitement as Kate and Trey were finally able to break in their new sled. (thanks to a little help from dad of course)

Easter morning the kids woke to a house that had been sprinkled with Easter eggs and found baskets filled full of goodies. After a quick egg hunt and as Grandpa Swenson put it; an "Easter boogie" by Kate, we all enjoyed a decedent Easter brunch in the comfort of our new home.