Summer 2011

Wow!! It's been awhile since this got an up-date. I should be studying for my up-coming dreadful microbiology test. But since Melissa was kind enough to send me some pics, I thought it would be much more fun to post them! The last several months have been a whirlwind, as usual. The biggest event was moving into the house! There are still several small projects to go on it, but we are enjoying getting settled in. My husband is an amazing man and did such a wonderful job creating an adorable home for us. There are not many people in this world who work as hard as he does and we are blessed to be enjoying the fruits of his labors!

The kids and I finished school in May and I had a couple of weeks off before the summer semester started. I have my eyes set on being finished in December. It can't come soon enough. In the meantime, the kids are busy with sports camps, cooking class, drama camp (as if any of my kiddos need any drama practice :), church camp, and swimming lessons. As I have always said, there is never a dull moment in our life. Slowing down a little and being able to enjoy life a little more is a goal that we are working on....in the future!!

Stic Jurij and Teta Melissa gave us a night off last weekend! The kids had a blast eating smores and spending the night in Carthage!

Love Anamarija's expression in this one!

Gregor loving on Teja!!!

Playset Ads

The kids have done shoots with a playset manufacturer and we were really excited when Jurij spotted them in a Cabella's ad.
Matevz is swinging from the rings. Anamarija is on the slide. Polona is peeking out of the house part and Janko is on the monkey bars. Keep your eye out for them in any playset ads!

House Progress

Here is a look at how the house is coming along. The plan is to be in it sometime in May!

The girls' pink and yellow room. They both got their wish!

The living room from the kitchen. The half wall in the foreground is where the cabinets, bar, and counter will be.

Our room

The Celebration Begins!!

We kicked off Polona's 5th birthday with a gathering of friends and family this afternoon. She was happy to share the day with Matic who will soon celebrate his second birthday as well. It's so hard to believe that our tiny, tiny little girl has grown into such a sweet, caring, and loving five year-old who never knows a stranger.

Tinkerbell cake by the ever-talented Tadeja!!

13 kids from age 8 to 2 months attended!

Matic loves some salami!!

Kaja, Eva, and Tinkara

The Kalan Clan minus Janko and the Rakovec Kids

Visiting Emporia

Polona and Anamarija hanging out with their buddies, Amelia and Sara.

Here's what we have been up to the past couple of weeks.......

I can't believe Janko is now eight years old!!

The progress on the house.......They will be starting on the second floor this week........

Sisters :)

Anamarija je 3!!!

Anamarija and her girlies!!!