Where in the World is the Peruch Family?

We have been all over the world since our last blog update. The flight back to the USA went well and we made it safe and sound back to our homeland. We had a great visit with the Peruch family in California. Then we went to Houston and lived in a hotel until we found a house to buy. We are happy to report that we found a house on my birthday! (pictures to come soon) The the kids and I went to Pennsylvania to stay with the O'Connor's while we waited to close on our house. Nate stayed in Houston and worked. Enjoy the pictures.

 Tyrus during our last week in Celle Germany. CRAZY HAIR!

 I miss these rooftops.

 Cosette in the French Garden in Celle. It was our favorite place to take walks while we were there.

 Nakita and her Yeti car!

 Cosette took one final run through the fountains in Celle.

 Back in the USA and we went to In-N- Out with the Peruch Family.

 Sweet baby Jovin.

 Tyrus, also known as Iron Man.

 While in Vegas we had to have a party with the Olsens and the Udy family.

 On our drive to CA from NV we went to Sequoia National Park. It was beautiful!

 Check out the bark on that tree.

 Exploring the park.

 Our whole family can fit inside.

 And theirs too! We were glad that Jared and Melanie and Jovin could come too.

 I think that Jared and Melanie might have carved their initials into this log.

 HUG A TREE

 Once we made it to CA these two were wiped out. Coco decided to sneak into Ty's bed to sleep.

 Grandma Peruch came to visit and we had an amazing time catching up. This is here with Janet and Katelyn and little Cora.

 We got Mom and Dad Peruch a clock in Germany. It looks great in their house.

 Here is Nate with our kids, his father, Uncle Bob and Grandma Peruch.

 OK so the picture of my kids is not that great but at least it captures our memory. We went on a visit to see Grandmama while in CA.

 The kids had to have a tractor ride! Ty and Grandpa.

 Cosette and Grandpa.

 While in Houston for Tyrus' first birthday we went to the Houston Children's Museum. It was lots of fun.

 There were even superhero costumes there for playing dress-up.

 Cosette loved climbing to the top of this tower.

 We even did some crafts.

 Our little Super Hero!

 Even the best of Super Heros need to refuel.

 In PA we loved visiting the O'Connor family. Bence is such a fun little guy.

 Here are most of the O'Connor grandkids. Only Elias was missing from the picture...he gets a pass because he was not born quite yet.

 We had a small celebration for Tyrus turning one!

 He was happy to dig in!

 Peter then had a party at the park for his first birthday!

 Uncle Sawyer and his newest buddy Chad had a great time talking all about fishing. Chad even taught him to fly fish.

 This is a picture to show how bad Ty needed a haircut. The new and improved Tyrus is coming in another picture.

 Cosette enjoyed helping Pop cut the grass.

 Tyrus decided that he did not want to stay on the ground any longer and decided to crawl away...so what if the seat was still attached to his bum.

 I took a few family pictures for my sister Emma and her adorable little family. Peter is such a cutie!

 The Knight family before Elias was born.

 My beautiful sister Emma.

 Tyrus after his haircut. I think that it looks much better.

 While in PA we also went to the park to explore. Cosette loved to look at the ducks on the pond.

 And found some rocks to throw in the water.

 I just love how Cosette finds joy in the simple things.

 Tyrus loved the swing.

 And I loved how it made him laugh and smile.

 Tyrus just riding his zebra.

 Peter...you are too cute little man.

 He is growing up so fast. I just love watching him learn and grow.

 Tyrus trying to follow Cosette across the bridge.

 At Knoebels. Thanks Grandma O'Connor for the awesome track suites.

 Cosette loved riding the rides with Aunt Phoebe.

 The boys also enjoyed a few rides. What little boy would not want to ride in an army tank? These little ones loved it.

 Cosette is more of a pink convertible kinda girl.

 Had to ride the boat too!

 Our gang of strollers.

 I was taking a few pictures of my sister and was reminded how grateful I am for her. She and Cosette are very close. Cosette told me that she wants Phoebe to be her sister. She really loves her Aunt Phoebe.

 She is such a little ham. Look at that face.

 Baby Elias was a champ and came while I was visiting just as I had planned. I adore this sweet little boy and I am so glad that he is here safe.

 Emma and I might not have been the best of sisters all the time but I can truly say that we are true friends now. I admire her strength.

 I was happy to watch Peter while Emma was in the hospital having Elias. We had lots of fun.

 Cosette was so glad that she was able to hold baby Elias.

 Mimi, Cosette and Tyrus. They sure do love their Mimi.

 More of Elias.

 After over a month in PA without Nate I was ready to come HOME! We closed on the house so Nate moved us in while I was gone. Then once we all got back it was time to unpack and clean up the yard. The lawn had not been mowed for over three weeks and so we had a HUGE bag of grass clippings. We plan on using them for compost.

 Cosette was thrilled to have her play kitchen back along with all of her other toys. Tyrus also enjoys being her little helper and mixing in his pan.

 Cosette loves her pumpkin suit. I don't think that she realizes that it's a costume not a suit that people wear for actual clothing. She decided she wanted to be a Pumpkin Princess Ballerina yesterday.

 Today she was just Cosette but wore a tutu and her ballerina socks.

She certainly does have a unique sense of style...I wonder where she got that from. 

So now we are home in Houston and happy to be together. We enjoyed Germany very much. It was great to visit family in CA and PA but it is so nice to just relax in our own home and be together. I hope to post pictures of our home soon.