VBS/ Recital Time/ Cleveland

The middle of June brought two busy weeks to the Broge house. Our great friends The Machados came down to visit for a week. All the kids went to VBS (except Josiah) and Marcos built us a swing set.  The end of VBS was the Parker and Emma Jane's first big recital so Hannah and Marcos got to watch that as well. They were brides and danced to "Going to the chapel". It was great. While decently stressful getting the hair and makeup correct, the actual recital went smoothly and they had fun! The next day we left for Cleveland to visit Jason's family for a week. The kids were troopers in the car and we had a great week. We went to Lake Erie, the pool, parks, and Jason and I went to his 20th high school reunion.

We are keeping our fingers crossed these two get married one day

Went to VBS in curlers

Samuel and his ballerinas

Flowers from Daddy

Lake Erie!

Playing with Grandpa

Making cupcakes with Grandma 

First Birthday

On May 5 Josiah turned one. We were in Chattanooga to visit Mark and Teela's new little boy, Liam so we had the party there. It was all about lion which turned out very cute. My Mom made amazing decorations and we had an incredible cake. Josiah loved every bite of his cake which was the complete opposite of Hannah Kate. This is not surprising because before long he will be bigger than her! 

A Little Catch Up

The blog has been neglected. Life has gotten busier, the never ending winter is over, and we are spending every nice moment outside! The last few months have been filled with holiday and birthdays. Josiah got his first haircut, the girls are knee deep in preparing for their recital, and Hannah Kate turned three! Oh and of course... Easter! We had 45 people at our house this year- a record. It was a wonderful time and we were blessed with warm weather. It was a reminder of how great a St. Louis "family" we have here.

Before

After

3rd Birthday!

Strawberry Party 

Outfit made by Nana of course

Recital Costume  

Church Easter Egg Hunt

Easter!