England 2013

In January, Von and I went to Bristol, England, to visit my sister Caitlin so we could help out after she gave birth to her newest delight, Caleb Peter. We were there for 2.5 weeks and had a marvelous time! Of course, with all the kids, it was a bit crazy--Lael is 5, Gabby is 3.5, Mattea was 20 months, Von turned 10 months while we were there, and of course, the newborn. There was not a dull moment! In the middle of our visit, my sister Erin came for a week with her baby, Aidan, who is 7 and was a great help and a big trooper with all the little girls clamoring for his attention. Although it was very difficult to be away from Aaron for so long, it was the trip of a lifetime, and Von and I miss the Lieders so very much! We did undertake going to Bath one day, and in the midst of the busyness of six kids under 7, I didn't get a single picture to prove that Von was there. It will be fun someday to tell him of all our adventures with his cousins.

Bible-reading and prayer time with Aunt Caitlin

Aunt Erin and baby Caleb

Just the boys!

Caleb, Gabby, Aidan, Mattea, Lael, and Von

Playing with a saxophone on the bed

Lunch after swimming lessons. It was a crazy adventure!

On our way home, with food all over his face. He was a super traveler and did great!

With Mattea, who is twice his age. Next time they see each other, she'll think twice before snatching his toy. Or giving him all kinds of kisses. :)