Lots of News!

Autumn is married!! Nick and Autumn tied the knot on Saturday, March 17th. It was a beautiful wedding with an amazing party. I must say, that I think my sister was a stunning bride. She was so elegant and her dress was unbelievable. We were so lucky to have so many of our friends and family from out of town come down and celebrate with us. We started the get togethers Wednesday night and continued through Sunday. It was too much fun.

Looking back now, I had fun doing all the Matron of Honor duties, like planning a surprise shower and the Bachelorette Party. Both were a huge hit and an amazing time! My sister has some great friends and we had a blast getting our party on during our get away to Orlando!!! Grove Sisters Forever! We are so going to have a reunion girls!

Autumn and Nick spent the last week floating around the Eastern Caribbean on their Honeymoon. They came over last night and shared their pictures and stories! They were so dark and you could tell by the way their eyes were sparkling that they had an awesome time. Ben was so happy to see them! He kept kissing them over and over again.

Ben was so cute at the wedding!! He walked down the aisle with the other kids and he looked so handsome in his tux!! He called it his happy feet! He attended the party and rocked it out on the dance floor! He totally takes after me when it comes to dancing. Ben also helped Autumn and Nick out during their first dance by chasing the bubbles on the dance floor, cutting the cake, and he helped Nick climb under Autumn's dress to get the garter! It was pretty funny!!! He lasted the entire night and was part of the last 8 people to leave at midnight!

Finally, my parents moved back to the USA! Yes, I know what you are thinking....And Yes, it is really true!!! We found out the first week in February that my Dad was offered a job in San Antonio, Texas. The job was a great opportunity and my parents decided to take it. The only problem was they only had 3 weeks to make a PCS move! They endured a lot of sleepless nights and high stressed situations but they prevailed in the end!!! Although a part of them hated to leave Germany they are excited to be back in the states. They spent three weeks here with us and yesterday they flew to Texas. We look forward to heading out there soon to visit once they are settled. Don't worry about me not getting to go back to Europe because we have great great friends who have already opened their home to my sister and I anytime we need a fix!!!

Ben enjoyed having his Omi and Opa here so much and they spoiled him rotten! He is such a big boy now and has amazing conversations and is so independent! He loves his big boy bed and new room. I can't believe how much he has changed and all he remembers. He is not a baby anymore!!!

I am just enjoying my three week break from work, it was a tough 9 weeks with the wedding and FCAT pressure! Ben and I are just hanging at the Beach, playing at wickham park and jumping at PUMP IT UP! We love being together! Jeff is doing well, but his boss is ill again so he is working a lot again. Thanks again for everyone’s prayers and well wishes during my surgery, we are so thankful things turned out well! We were due some good news! We hope all of you are doing well and we love and miss you all! Take Care! Love, April, Jeff and Ben