Monday, August 20, 2012

Riverboat Days 2012

An impromptu photo session in front of the Meridian Pedestrian Bridge.  Gracie thought we needed to include the owl painting Mark bought me at Riverboat Days.  Our very first actual painting.  We live on more of a print kind of a budget, but I've been very into owls recently (seriously, isn't this painting so awesome!)  and Mark told me to go for it.
We also had to get kettle corn, which Irelynn would not put down.  For anything.



Jamie Grace Concert @ the Sioux Empire Fair





Crazies



Saturday, July 7, 2012

Ella's 5th Birthday Party

Today was Ella's birthday party!  Thanks to everyone who helped make it a special day for her!  We love you all!
Time to open presents!
Irelynn loves candy...shhhhh, don't tell daddy.
A super fancy headband and bracelet from Aunt Cathy and Uncle Steve ;-)   Oh,  and gum and a gift certificate!
A cute outfit from Aunt Deb and Uncle Alan.  She's gonna wear this to church tomorrow with her new headband...because it matches!
Wooohooo!  A DSi from Grandma Genie and Uncle Daniel!  Plus accessories and a game!
She's waited her whole life for one of these!  Welcome to the family, McKenna.
Blowing out the candles, with McKenna, of course!
A kinda blurry family pic.

Ella Turns 5!

Ella turned 5 on July 5, 2012.  We love you, Ella!

Happy Birthday, America!

My babies on July 4, 2012. 
Irelynn and her BF, Jeanah.  Cuties!
The whole gang (or as close as you can get in a photo) at Steve and Cathy's, Ratzlaffs, Smalls and Den Herders.
At the fireworks show in Springfield.


Gracie's Swim Meet, June 16, 2012

Ella
Just hangin' out.
Ready to swim!
Irelynn
Swimmers take your mark!
Gracie swimming, that's her in the blue cap.
Go, Gracie, go!
After a job well done.
With dad...
And mom.