Lake Day!

It was a perfect day for the lake. Noah enjoyed being in the water, finally. This was our first time in the water all summer. Between weather and the chigger's we had been holding off.
It was beautiful and calm. We brought J and Mareyn with us and Keisha and the kids came out later in the day. We were in the water from 3:30pm to about 8:00pm with a supper break of course.







It was so nice in the water we decided to have our ice cream break in the lake!


Double Trouble!

J not wanting his picture taken.

Birthday Party!

Noah's Birthday party was a lot of fun. We barbecued hamburgers and had a burger bar with all the toppings. It was a hot day and nice to be outside since we have no air. Noah seemed to enjoy his day. In the morning when I went to get him out of his crib I sang to him, he got a huge smile on his face like he just knew today was his day! We celebrated all day long. It was fun watching him open his gifts, he really was into it this year. You will have to take a good look at his cake. I had good intentions of making this wonderful layered cake, but given the weather was warm and there was a slippery mousse in the middle...well it just didn't stay where it was supposed to. Maddie was there helping and she made the suggestion of shoving it back in the pan and that is what I did. I was not about to start over and waste 2 cake mixes, 2 jars of frosting and the yummy creamy center. It tasted great and that is the most important part, right?

Party with Grandpa & Grandma R.

We had a birthday party for Noah and Amelia when G&G R. were here over the 4Th. Noah got this great sand and water play table. He loves it!

Happy Birthday Noah!

We celebrated Noah's 2ND Birthday today! I tried to upload some pics but unable to get them on here. I will try again later. Thanks to everyone that came to help celebrate with him.

A Day at the Lake!

Noah and I spent Saturday afternoon with friends at their lake place.
Noah enjoyed playing with Ella and Breiden while I got to visit a little with the girls.
These are pics from the day.

Just lounging away the afternoon.

The boys enjoying the view.


Noah giving kisses!

More Pictures!

Father's Day. Love this Picture!

First Sweetcorn of the summer. J was here to enjoy with us.


We celebrated 8 years last week!

Noah with all the Wii accessories.

Noah and Bodin taking there turn on the Wii.

Noah likes to do everything Daddy does.


Loves the pick-up and Daddy lets him play in it sometimes.

Fishing with Grandpa George!

Dancing the Night Away!

Friday night we went over to my cousins wedding reception/dance. Noah was not to sure of the dancing until later in the evening. From the tidbits of these videos you can see he was having a pretty good time. It was fun to watch him and his cousins dancing the night away!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy GrAnDmA gLaDyS!

Noah is sending birthday wishes your way Gladys. You have to listen carefully but you should hear the words "happy to you". This is Noah's way of singing "happy birthday". Enjoy! We will see you on Saturday.

Our family is growing...

...by a puppy of course, were you thinking otherwise?

This is Miley and she is the newest member to our family.
She is very cute and adorable...until you get near her and then
she attacks with those sharp puppy teeth.
Noah is loving Miley! She really has been great and I think she will
eventually be a great dog.
She is a hunting dog and the breed is a "small munsterlander".
Cory has really gotten into pheasant hunting these past few years
and really wanted a dog for this purpose.

It's Back....

...winter has returned. Many of you that read this can probably just open your doors and look out at this winter wonderland but I thought I would post some pictures to share with those less fortunate of receiving such beautiful winter snowfall.
(Yes, there is a little sarcasm in my typing)

Can you read that? Yes, 12 inches.(just outside our front door) The radio station was heard saying they had measured 19 inches. Not sure of the official total snowfall yet.



I thought it was safe to put out the lawn furniture. Apparently not, winter has taken a seat on my chair.

This would be a mouse eye view from our garage floor.


Crazy Minnesota Weather...

Cool Shades and Harry Potter?

Noah and I were outside this afternoon and it was sunny so we broke out the cool shades!

The "Harry Potter" Glasses are from my Grandma Bev's house. I think they may have been my Grandpa's?