First Camping Trip

In case you were wondering...we've been busy this summer. 

A weekend in early June we were able to go on our first camping trip with Lily. 

It rained both nights and most of the day on Saturday. 

We were only 10 miles from home in Lake Elmo,

so I get us props for sticking out the weekend...in a tent...in the rain! 

Nanny Pat came out to visit:)

Trish, Dave & Blake came out too...but I missed that photo opportunity:(

Our family photo

Take two~

I LOVE SUMMER!

Summer is the best!!!!

I love nice, cut, green, grass! 

I love going to Zoe's dance recital!  She did so well! 

I love that Lily and Ellie and just as much fun dancing!

I LOVE when the McLarty's come back to MN for a visit!

I LOVE hanging out on the deck and grilling! 

I love drinking a beer too - but since I can't do that right now...I LOVE that I grilled Lobster Tails! 

We all LOVED them!  YUM!

I love Baby Harper!  She is so sweet!!

I love Hope-E too:)

I love that Lily LOVES to entertain our guests!

I love the matching shirts!!  I love the kiss!

I love my LILY!  Lily LOVES to be a rockstar!

I Love that Mickey and had Dad had a safe and fun trip!

I LOVE SUMMER!!!

Race for the Cure / Mother's Day

(Lily's 1st Race for the Cure)

Another successful Race for the Cure this year! 

I always love this walk - it means a lot to me, my family & some very special friends. 

(I dont have the group pic this year.)

The 4 kiddo's ready to race!

Lily needs to learn to smile on cue like Ellie & Zoe do!  Hahaha!!!

We went out for a nice lunch and then off to visit Grandma Alice

Smiles = getting better:)

2...2...2...Much Time

Hmmmmm....Lily's Thinking Pose....Let's Catch Up

Lily turned 2!

We  celebrated with a Princess Party.

We celebrated Easter down in New Ulm. 

Ellie turned 3!

Fun pics that I love...

It is great to finally get outside and enjoy the fresh air!

If you haven't heard already...we are expecting a baby on November 6th!

I have just finished my first trimester:)  We are very excited for this new venture.  I know it will take some adjusting, but Lily will be a GREAT big sister! 

That's all for now. 

Dress you up!

Lily LOVES to dress up! 

Hat, dress, glasses, scarves, tu-tu ~ alone or all at the same time...

it doesn't matter, she loves it all. 

Bef Fend

Me – “Lily did you have fun playing with Blake tonight?”

Lil – “Bef Fend.”

Me – “what?”

Lily – “Bef fend!”

Me – Bef Fend?

Lily – “BEF FEND!”

Me – “OHHhhhhhhhhh Best Friend!!!”

Lil – “yes.”

Me – “Is Blake your Best Friend?”

Lil – Yes. Blake Bef Fend. Zoe, Ellie Bef Fend.

Me – “Zoe and Ellie are your best friends too?”

Lil – “Yes. Blake, Zoe, Ellie.”

So sweet! I loved this conversation with Lily. She loves her 3 Best Friends!!!


We have been trying to have more play dates with Trish, Dave and Blake. We have all been enjoying these nights. We have gone to Edinbrough Park, Indoor Water Park in IGH, Chucky Cheese, MOA. It is always something fun to look forward to on cold dark nights.