All Back and All Better!!

Well, everyone made it back happy and healthy. As soon as I get some picutres from Mom from Disney, I'll post those.

Christie and Will had a great time in Minnesota. When the girls returned, Ron and the girls headed up north to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Ron actually was daring enough to take Christie to a dirt road (there are a lot of those in Minnesota) and teach her how to drive. She did very well I am told.

So now we are back to the same routine at home and Papa (my dad) just got out of the hospital from having his second knee replacement. He was doing so well, that they released him from the hospital to go home after only 4 days. Man those doctors are fast.

Welcome back home kids!!! Glad you're feeling better Dad!!

Empty Nesters

I can honestly say that our home is WAY TOO QUITE. Courtney and Ashley are in Florida at Disney with Nana and Papa, and Christie and Will are in Minnesota with Grandma and Grandpa.

When I really sit and evaluate our house, I honestly don't know how we do it all the time. It is extremely quite at home and we miss the kids something aweful; however, we are enjoying it while we can since they will be back and it will be as loud as ever.

MISS YOU GUYS!!!!

Lucky 7

7-7 is truly a lucky day!!

It was 7-7-87, I finally got my driver's license and was ready to celebrate. That is when my life changed. I stepped foot into a party at Ron's house, our eyes met and 20 years later - look at us now.

Who knew that 7-7-07 the luckiest day according to astronomers, Ron and I would be celebrating 20 years together?

I love you Icky!!!

The Big 60!

Happy Birthday Grandma Pat!

Today we celebrate Pat's 60th birthday from afar. The kids love spending time with their Grandma and are looking forward to going up to Minnesota and having quality time with her. It is hard being so far away, but we wish her the best birthday ever.

Love you and miss you.

Guess Who's 6?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEY FAITH

Well, today I am crying like a little girl. My Ashley turns 6 today and it seems unbelievable that 6 years ago I was ready to go home from the hospital for dinner and WHAM, my water broke 7 weeks early and there she was; 4 lbs, 13 oz and a whopping 19 1/2 inches long. She was only in ICU for 11 days and I still cannot believe how tiny she really was. Her first pair of shoes were American Girl sandals and her first outfit (premie sleeper) was too big.

But here we are today, celebrating a milestone for her. She is more precious than ever and wakes up every morning with a big smile on her face, thankful that God has given her another day and wanting to know - WHAT'S FOR BREAKFAST!

A Family Affair!

What a beautiful girl. It was Rose's communion and she looked so adorable!

Our two Dalton Chicago Bears Fans!

Here's Nick and Will. Two peas in a pod.


Here's Jackson, our future photographer
or is it future builder?

Just couldn't resist this picture.

Courtney loves her ice cream.

Ahhh, the two troublemakers!

Talking 'bout my generations!!

We took a trip to see our cousins in LaCross for Shelby's confirmation. We didn't realize it was over 3 years since we got the kids together so you can imagine how excited we were to get them all together for this picture.

Here's Ron's dad, Bill trying out the motorized scooter. I think he wants one!
Now this is picture perfect!!! Uncle Harry with his 4th generation!

Shelby with Aunt Margie and Aunt Joanne

Love this one! Court's hair is finally growing.

Finally someone taller than Christie