Wow! We had a crazy weekend.
Friday I babysat my beautiful niece Isabella for half the day. Then around 12, my mom came to watch the girls while I took Isabella and Nolan to Sioux City to meet up with my SIL Kathy for pictures. We had some awesome pictures taken of Nolan and Isabella. They both turned out well. Then Friday night, we went to see our new nephew, Tysen. We got word early on Friday that Bethany had gone into labor and had a cute little baby boy. So of course we had to see him before we left for the weekend. He is adorable and I can't wait to spoil him and for him and Nolan to be best buds!
Saturday morning, Mark and Ellie left for Sutton Nebraska for a wedding of a college friend of his. They had about a 4hr drive there and were going to head out early so they could hang out with some other friends that were planning on being there.
Chloe, Nolan and I waited for my parents so we could all head to Ames IA for a wedding of my cousin. We took my dads truck and the kids did well. The wedding was beautiful and the reception food was good. I also got to see my cousins new little twin babies. They are 10weeks old and just adorable!!
After the wedding we headed to the hotel so Chloe could go swimming. It was Nolan's first time in a pool other the me holding him. I had a little tube thing that he could sit in while I held onto it. He did awesome and looked soo cute.
Sunday we checked out of the hotel and headed towards Pella IA. My uncle is turning 50 soon and my cousin wanted to surprise him. It was so funny when he walked in the house and we all shouted surprise, he about fell backwards. There's nothing like a good surprise! Then after some food it was time to head back home.
We hopped on the interstate and came home, on I-29 you could tell where the water had been due to the flooding. It was a little crazy! We made it home safely and then had to wind down.
It was a good weekend seeing family and friends. We have a semi busy week and then the weekend is sounding booked again. Then next weekend we leave probably on Wednesday night/Thursday morning for Story City for another family fun packed weekend. Oh my head is spinning just thinking about the crazy busyness that is soon to be upon us!.
Family
Kiddos
Monday, October 24, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
lots has happened
I keep meaning to post but by the time I actually get a chance then Nolan gets fussy or the girls need something or life just happens. I finally have a chance now since all the kids are in bed, not sleeping but in bed nonetheless.
So for starters my big boy has his first tooth!! I knew it was coming but I wasn't expecting it so early. He will be 5 months on Sunday so having a tooth isn't crazy, but I was hoping he would wait. Oh well. Nolan is playing with his toes and sits up fairly well when in his high chair or bumbo. I have no given him cereal yet cause we are kind of busy lately. Today I switched him into size 3 diapers and when I put the first one on him this morning I almost teared up cause he is growing so fast. Mark says I'm goofy, but its a mom thing I guess.
The girls are growing as well. Ellie is enjoying her tap/ballet classes on Monday nights while Chloe goes to ballet on Thursday afternoons. Chloe is in the same class as her best friend from school and church so they are both happy about that. Ellie is starting to read and do math. She asks all the time for help with math or for Mark to read her big books. Chloe loves school and can usually tell me who the leader for the day was and what they had for snack. I am always amazed at what the girls have learned each day.
I have been busy taking care of the kids as well as playing volleyball on Monday nights. I love playing volleyball and wish I could do it everyday, but I wasn't blessed to go pro.
Mark is very busy at work and continues to practice his archery almost everyday. He is hoping to shoot a deer this season, but we will see what happens.
We have a busy schedule until the holidays are over it seems. This weekend we are splitting up to go to 2 different weddings. Mark and Ellie will go to Nebraska for a wedding of a friend of Mark's from college, while Chloe, Nolan and I will go with my parents to Ames IA for a cousins wedding. Next weekend is Halloween and maybe I'll finally get to meet my brother's g/f, then its Pheasgiving(Pheasant hunting and Thanksgiving combined) with Mark's mom's side of the family down in Story City, IA. Then we have another cousin of mine getting married and by then its almost Thanksgiving.... life just seems to fly by these days.
I still need to pack and get things ready for this weekend and tomorrow I'm watching my niece and then taking her and Nolan to Sioux City to meet up with my SIL for some pics of our kiddos. Hope to have a great day!
So for starters my big boy has his first tooth!! I knew it was coming but I wasn't expecting it so early. He will be 5 months on Sunday so having a tooth isn't crazy, but I was hoping he would wait. Oh well. Nolan is playing with his toes and sits up fairly well when in his high chair or bumbo. I have no given him cereal yet cause we are kind of busy lately. Today I switched him into size 3 diapers and when I put the first one on him this morning I almost teared up cause he is growing so fast. Mark says I'm goofy, but its a mom thing I guess.
The girls are growing as well. Ellie is enjoying her tap/ballet classes on Monday nights while Chloe goes to ballet on Thursday afternoons. Chloe is in the same class as her best friend from school and church so they are both happy about that. Ellie is starting to read and do math. She asks all the time for help with math or for Mark to read her big books. Chloe loves school and can usually tell me who the leader for the day was and what they had for snack. I am always amazed at what the girls have learned each day.
I have been busy taking care of the kids as well as playing volleyball on Monday nights. I love playing volleyball and wish I could do it everyday, but I wasn't blessed to go pro.
Mark is very busy at work and continues to practice his archery almost everyday. He is hoping to shoot a deer this season, but we will see what happens.
We have a busy schedule until the holidays are over it seems. This weekend we are splitting up to go to 2 different weddings. Mark and Ellie will go to Nebraska for a wedding of a friend of Mark's from college, while Chloe, Nolan and I will go with my parents to Ames IA for a cousins wedding. Next weekend is Halloween and maybe I'll finally get to meet my brother's g/f, then its Pheasgiving(Pheasant hunting and Thanksgiving combined) with Mark's mom's side of the family down in Story City, IA. Then we have another cousin of mine getting married and by then its almost Thanksgiving.... life just seems to fly by these days.
I still need to pack and get things ready for this weekend and tomorrow I'm watching my niece and then taking her and Nolan to Sioux City to meet up with my SIL for some pics of our kiddos. Hope to have a great day!
Big boy sittin up
playin with my toys
look, toes!
Nolan and mommy
self portrait
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
7 years
So I know its a little late but I've been meaning to post about our anniversary, so here it is.
7 years ago on October 8, 2004 I said I do to the best man ever. I can still remember that day and all the fun and excitement that went with it. We didn't do much to celebrate, but we did get to go out for supper by our selves, which doesn't happen hardly at all anymore.
Seven years, 3 states, 2 houses and 1 apartment, 3 cars, 3 kids and 1 dog later we are still happy and in love.
7 years ago on October 8, 2004 I said I do to the best man ever. I can still remember that day and all the fun and excitement that went with it. We didn't do much to celebrate, but we did get to go out for supper by our selves, which doesn't happen hardly at all anymore.
Seven years, 3 states, 2 houses and 1 apartment, 3 cars, 3 kids and 1 dog later we are still happy and in love.
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