9 years ago

Dear Andrea,
Thank you for 9 amazing years. You are the perfect wife/mother. You make me happy in so many ways, and I love you more than ever. You are my life, my world, and my everything. (I'm sure this is what Bob would've said if he only knew how to enter this blog page--I will give him the opportunity to edit it). I love you, Honey!! I am so lucky to have you.

First Day of School

Jordy is off at her first day of 1st grade (sniff sniff--blow my nose). She is excited for another fun year. There is a pick up zone just at the end of our street so Jordy got on the bus with a bunch of neighbor kids. Kacie is a little lost this morning and keeps asking "when is my Jordy going to be home".


Iveta is one of our neighbor friends. She just turned 14 and the girls adore her.

This is why!

Bob wonders why I pack so much stuff just for the weekend at the lake. Well, this picture was taken approx. 10 minutes after she got out of her swim suit. Point made!

Look out Leonardo da Vinci

I think we got something here! Jordyn could sit and paint for hours if I would let her. Today was one of those days. It rained off and on all day. She had a great time painting while Kacie took a (very much needed) nap.

FINALLY....

a loose tooth. Jordy came in from playing outside last night and said "I have a loose tooth!Finally, I have a loose tooth"! She wiggled it and twisted it enought that it came out this afternoon. She has spent a majority of the day looking in the mirror at her new smile!

Wedding #1 (8.8.08)

Jordy thought she was the funniest girl EVER when she gave Kacie the "bunny ears"! So silly! My friend, Mandi, got married this night. We missed Bob but he was in a wedding the next night and had the grooms dinner this night. The girls had a great time dancing.

Wedding #2 (8.9.08)

Bob was the bestman in this wedding. We had a blast and are so happy for Sam & Stacey. We wish them years full of love and happiness!

Thanks Uncle Jimmie...

for this adorable outfit!

Brave Girl

Jordy wanted to learn how to ski last weekend. She had quite the cheer team. Bob's friend Jon and his family were down and Jon was in the water giving Jordy tips. This weekend my moms brother and his family were down and Grandpa Dave and Uncle Greg were in the water helping out (someones gotta stay behind the camera--and that's me)!
She is using the same set of skis that I learned on when I was 7. Press PLAY on the video below.

Summer 2008--Great Times!

Valley Fair

We went to the Valley Fair on Monday with Bob's folks and aunt. We had a great time. The frog hopper was the girls favorite ride. They also enjoyed the ice cream, icees and souvenirs Grandpa and Grandma bought them. Thanks for everything Jim and Viki!


They both got dolphins air brushed with glitter on their arms. They are still on after swimming twice in the hotel and 1 bath---not bad! (We did have strict orders not to scrub the dolphins).

4th of July

We had a wonderful 4th. Weather was perfect. We spent the day at Grandma Jean and Grandpa Milt's cabin (Middle Cormorant). Got to Lake Eunice about 7:00pm. The kids went straight to the water and played until 8:45. Kyle, Bob, and I went wake boarding (I'm a little sore from all the face plants I took--yeah, 5 days ago--still sore)! The kids lit up a few sparklers and they were excited to watch all the fireworks on the lake.

Birthday Parties

We had lunch at Chuck E Cheese on Kacie's actual birthday. Good times had by all!!


Thanks to all for a wonderful birthday party. Great company. Great weather. Great family!!

Happy Birthday Kacie

We had an amazingly fun day today!! Can't believe Kacie is 4 years old (seems like yesterday---we were at the lake--getting ready to play some cards--oh, my water broke--quite an excitng/unforgetable ride to Fargo). We are having her birthday party at the lake on Saturday. On Monday we are heading to the Valley Fair with Grandpa Jim and Grandma Viki and won't be back until Wednesday. I'm sure I will have some fun pics to post.

Play Date

Today we met some friends at the park for a picnic. We then went to the pool and swam for 3 hours. Thanks for the fun day: Carter, Owen, Olivia, Josie, Max & Charli. We will have to do it again, soon!!

Hoola Hoopers

The girls love hoola hooping. Jordy has it down....she loves shakin' her hips!
Kacie is getting the hang of it...still needs a bit more practice. Very cute to watch!!

RRVF

Amy and I took the kids to the fair on Friday. We arrived at 11:00 and left at 7:30. The kids had a blast. We then headed to the lake. They were all sleeping in no time!

Picture Day

Today was picture day with the cousins. We have been so fortunate to have found Rialee Photography (Thanks to Erin)! She met us out at the farm. 5 kids--pretty crazy. She did an outstanding job! Ria found a frog and that is what Kacie is holding in the picture below. I don't know what it is with my kids and those creepy critters. They love them!!

Happy Father's Day

Thanks for being the best Dad a kid could ever ask for. We love when you play games with us, when you take us for jet ski rides and when you get home from a hard days work just in time to read stories to us. Dad, you make the best mac and cheese when Mommy is at work. We love when you talk like Donald Duck and when you flip us around. We love when you let us have movie night and when you make us popcorn and put it in fun bowls for us. Thanks for always being patient with us. We love you for all you do for Mommy--we are the luckiest 3 girls to have you in our life!! Love you, Daddy!!

Too much rain!

We were at a 50th wedding anniversary party last weekend and I snapped a few pics of the girls. It appears that there is a beautiful lake in the backgroud--not so much! That spot normally does not have standing water--way too much rain the last few weeks. Made for some cute pics.