The Art Show..

The girls were thrilled to take us to their school for their art show this evening. They showed us all of the spectacular art projects that they've done throughout the course of this year. I absolutely love art but have not had much time to work on projects so I really enjoyed seeing the girls be able to develop their talents!

I'm In Business..

Hey All! Many of you have been inquiring about my new position at Countrywide and how to reach me here! I am planning on sending out an intro letter along with business cards however school and work together are keeping me very busy. Hopefully you will be receiving them shortly. Until then, my information is such:

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Sarah E. Meraklis

2510 Eastern Blvd

York, PA 17402

717.840.0663

717.577.7233 cell

Sarah_E_Meraklis@Countrywide.com

Anyways, I am really enjoying my new position. I loves sales and am very excited to finally be able to use my college education as well as gain experience for future endeavors. In case you're wondering, I am using my maiden name so that people don't think Andy and I are married or are brother/ sister. Anyways, hopefully you'll get my letter soon but until then, if you or a friend need a loan, feel free to call/ e-mail me! I would love to be of service! And yes, I am certified to process loans in MD as well!

Evening of Elegance

Every year, our church sponsors a huge dance for both the adults and for the teenagers. The decorations are always out of this world! This years' theme was Asian and was awesome.. especially since we didn't have to put in as many hrs helping with it! Michael and I really look forward to this event. It gives us the chance to dress up, dance, enjoy live music, and mingle w/ friends and family.

Easter

This year we decided that we were sick of trying to run to both sides of our family's house for Easter and other holidays. We plan on swapping years from now on. This year we celebrated Easter with my family the day before. Things were so much easier. We sat around and were able to take our time eating and enjoying each other's company. We had an inside egg-hunt and watched one of my favorite movies.. Pursuit of Happiness.

The next day, we awoke to the girls screaming, "the Easter Bunny came"! The girls enoyed their goodies and then we headed to church. Following church, we came home to a huge box from Aunt Kathy.. so the girls thought Easter Bunny came again! And finally we went over Andy & Jamie's house to enjoy another home cooked meal and another egg-hunt! We had a great time enjoying one another's company on Easter and are grateful for our Savior and the sacrafice he made for each and every one of us!

Grandparents Day

Some of my fondest memories growing up were times that I spent with my grandparents. My Papoo lived right across the street from our Elementary School so we saw him and my YiaYia every day. And I remember my Grandma coming to school with me on Grandparents day, a crabfeast at school that I won, and both my elementary and middle school graduations. Papoo accompanied me to a baseball game in honor of perfect attendance. I was very lucky to have them so involved in my life and still look forward to every chance that I get to see them. And what's even better is to see how excited my kids get to see their grandparents and even great grandparents!

Alexandra and Isabel took YiaYia along with them to school on Friday for Grandparents Day.. unfortunately she's the only one that had off that day :( But both girls were very proud to have their grandma with them. They introduced her as their "YiaYia". My mom helped them make a family tree and met their teachers and classmates!

Our New Hood!

Obviously these pictures are already outdated. The weekend we moved it snowed! Hopefully we don't have a repeat of that this weekend. We are really really ready for Spring.

We were definately deprived when it came to not living in a development. The girls can ride their bikes w/ less stress of a busy street and we can take walks every day to the park! And we have so many relatives living in the same neighborhood. We really are spoiled here!