The Girls...

Rachel waiting so patiently for her dinner.

"Do I have anything on my face?"

Entertainment for the girls at the bowling alley.

Birthday Bowling

A rare family photo!

"The Wait"...

"The thrill"

"The BUNZ"

Who knew turning 30 would be a whole week event!

Mom made all of these cakes from scratch! She's the best!


All the birthday boys!

You know you are getting old when you start asking for edgers and ladders for your birthday!

Daddy is 30!

God has blessed my life with so many wonderful things - great health, 2 beautiful kids, loving and supportive family and friends, and most of all - that amazing husband of mine!

So, 10 years have come and gone. When Tony turned 20 we were in college, on a road trip with some friends to Southern Californa going to Santa Barbara to meet up with his brothers. This was the first time I met his brothers - it was an adventure for sure! And it has been an adventure ever since! From being single to married, living in an apartment in Portland to living in a trailer in Princeville, IL., from pumpkin seed farming to starting a career, being married with no kids to married with 2 kids, and everything else in between - it's been a sweet ride! Happy Birthday Babe! They don't get any better than you! We love you!

Where does the time go???

Ready to go swimming...

As I took this picture of Brady this morning, I looked back at this photo and thought - Oh my goodness, he looks like a boy - not a baby, not a toddler, but a youth! WOW! It sort of stopped me in my tracks. You know the saying "the days seem like years, but the years seem like days"...there is so much truth to that. Even now that he is getting his own opinion on EVERYTHING and has become quite territorial with his sister (you know, stepping on her hands so she can't crawl, being a road block for her whenever she starts to explore) this is still such a special time in our lives. We are enjoying every second and know that it can't be taken for granted. So happy to share it all with you!

Thank you Grandma Janese for my new Beaver sweatshirt!

Look at this miniature Tony - his newest saying (because he has heard me say it so much):
"I have my daddies eyes...I should give them back to him. Daddy, I have your eyes, and you have my eyes."

So stinkin' cute in her little 2 piece and pigtails!

Just don't listen to my babbling, but it won't be too much longer until we have another walker on our hands! Watch out Brady...here she comes!!

(Kayley at 8 1/2 months)

Random Pics...

This is the first time since Kayley has been crawling that Brady has asked to hold Kayley. He has become quite territorial since she has become mobile...hope it doesn't last forever!


Yes - out with the piggies, and in with the pony! Can you believe how long her hair is getting???

Off and walking, but not too excited about - it's a lot of work mom!