Happy Halloween!

We had a great Halloween. The Spouses Org. threw a great shindig. They had games, face painting, pie eating and Trunk or Treating. It was fun, people decorated their trunks and then the kids walked from car to car getting candy. It was an awesome idea and a first for us. We also did a couple pinatas. The kids had a really good time and will be on a sugar high for at least a week! I also have to say I can't believe we celebrated Halloween and didn't freeze our butts off! Having a warm Halloween is tons different than having to wear so many layers you can't even see the costume anymore, or having to do Halloween inside! I kind of liked having the warm weather! We'll Happy Halloween to everyone and hope you had a great day too!

The Girls back together and a much needed night out!

Sheryl was in Alaska for 3 weeks, I was in the US for a week, Erica was here and Michelle has had guests for the past few weeks, so last night we decided to have a much needed night out to catch up on everything that has been going on. We had big plans for the night: dinner at this Fondue restaurant I have been dying to go to, a few cocktails, and then head to a midnight movie. Well, it had been raining here for 2 days and after the Fondue the road that leads to the bars and movie theater was so flooded we couldn't get through. Luckily, Sheryl knew what she was doing b/c when we tried to go through the water the water came up over the hood and the car in front of us stalled out and wasn't moving! She threw it into reverse and got us the heck out of there! Michelle was in the back seat hyperventilating and I was upfront laughing my butt off never having seen anything like this in my life. After we got out of the water I just had to get a better look at this craziness, so I made everyone get out of the car and walk down closer to where the water was the deepest. Michelle kept saying "Sure I'll go with you if it will really make your night." I'm sure she thought I had lost my mind! Sheryl had on a Little Red Riding Costume and was a good sport when we were getting soaked by the rain. Erica was our photographer and did a great job making this a night we wouldn't forget! We all decided to be Good Samaritans..this is the friendly island!...and Sheryl and I pushed a flooded car out of the water. When we got it to dry ground the people opened up the back door and had to scoop bucket loads of water out of it! Erica and Michelle were advising cars to go on the golf course instead of going through the water, and helping them find the entrance and the exit from the golf course. After we were drenched and we had seen enough, we had to go to plan B...go back to Sheryl's have some mango coloda's and play some cards and talk. The night was great, I had a terrific time and never laughed so much! Thanks Dave for watching the kids and thanks gals for a terrific night!

We're back in St Maarten

We got back last night. We had a great trip and got to see a lot of friends and family. It was great to see everyone and we'll see you in 10 months! It will fly by as fast as the first 10 I'm sure! Enjoy the pics from the rest of our trip around the state!

We're in Minnesota!!!!!

Yes, that is the Reimer boys and they are wearing PANTS! For the first time in 10 months I got ready this morning and did not sweat! Ok many of you are reading this and saying "Your in Minnesota!" It happened very quickly, since we had to buy tickets for our VISA's and the airlines wouldn't let me move them until August Dave and I thought the kids and I should come home for a quick visit! The kids and I have a full week of traveling around the state visiting all the family and friends we can fit in 1 week. If we don't see you on this visit we are really sorry, but since we had such short notice we didn't get to let everyone know we were coming!

The weather has been wonderful...and not Minnesota at all. The weather has actually been in the high 70's low 80's and the lack of humidity is WONDERFUL! The kids and I had so much fun tonight Here are a few pictures of the things that we have been up to so far!



Here are my Hastings Pals....and we are in our house! Maria is our life savior and is living in our house with her family. She made it look so much better than it ever looked when we lived there! We had so much fun even though I was suffering from some major jet lag.



Then of course you know that I went to Target! I actually went twice the first day we were here!





































Well tomorrow we are going to my mom's house and then its on to St Cloud, so be sure to check back to see the rest of our Minnesota vacation! I have to try to get rested before our 13 hour trip back home!!!! Oh boy!