the Dominican Republic

visits Wisconsin...

Today we had a very fun playdate with 'kids'! A girlfriend of mine from high school, who I haven't seen in roughly 9 years, and now lives in the Dominican Republic, was back in Wisconsin and looking for some entertainment while back in the states came up to visit with her 2 kids. Because Rowan hadn't met them before, I was just telling her that there were 'kids' coming to play with her today. And she had a blast.

Mandi and her husband Mike moved to the Dominican in 2006 when she accepted a job allowing her to use her Photography skills with a Ministry there. Her husband also works with the Ministry as well. Their son Landon is almost 4, and their daughter Emi (Nohemi) is 18 months. Though Mandi was pregnant with both of them while living in the Dominican, she came back to the states long enough before delivery in order to deliver them in the United States.

The kids all got along very well! Eddie slept most of the time they were here, thus the only picture of him is him sleeping. We played inside and outside, had lunch, and Rowan even shared her popples with them too! It was beautiful outside thankfully!

It was a great visit, you would never know that we hadn't seen each other in so long! Wish we could get together more often! I really appreciate her driving up here to visit. I think the next time she is in the states, I will be ready to make the day trip with 2 kids alone! More pictures to come once Mandi sends me her photos!