Nice belt

This weekend my sister Tara moved into a new house. It's pretty neat how they were able to find a house so similar to the one they live in and yet different enough, I love it. The yard is massive! Both the front and back yards are big enough for a good game of football. She lives about 10 min closer to us now, which should make for easier visits with cousins. I only wish I had taken pictures of at least the yard....but next time I go I will, promise :) She would probably prefer I post pictures of an unpacked house anyway.  While Tara and Andre were busy moving on Saturday, my sister Amy babysat their oldest daughter Madison, who is almost a preteen.... Okay its true she's only 9, but you can already hear a little preteen coming out. She's dead set on not sharing a room with her 3 year old sister anymore because it interupts her reading before bed, as well as many other complaints that toddlers and 4th graders do not mix.  Good luck Madi! Sharing a room with your brother might come with a few cons too. Before taking Madison back to the new house we went to lunch.....and Alyssa told me a secret......

She's a Super Hero Sidekick! Who knew? They really do grow up so fast.

Hemker Haven

I spent a nice relaxing weekend with my sister Amy, her husband Matt, and their wonderfully cheery baby butterball Alyssa . Sorry for the picture quality, I don't know what makes me think it's ever a better idea to take a picture with a blackberry over a real camera.

 Here's the house they are building due to be done in late august! The portapotty wasn't part of the original plan, but I think it blends nicely with the earth tones they have going on, hopefully they keep it..... :P The house is VERY neat, plenty of windows, patios, cooking areas, tall open ceilings and beautiful front doors. I'm impressed with the all the thought that went into it, even adding romance into the floor plan with their private couples patio off of the main bedroom :) That's love to envy folks!

Miss Alyssa working on my drink.