Kate's Baptism

Baby Kate was baptized today in church. She looked so sweet-- here she is with her mommy and daddy.

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my favorite guys.

Oh Deer!

This was the view out the living room window this morning..... a mama deer and her 3 babies.

Cry Babies.

the new house and a sleepover

Here are a few pictures of the house, including the guest room (aka-Laura's room). Laura and Kate are our first overnight guests- so we are having a slumber party tonight!

We took our first road trip with Sawyer this weekend. We went to MPLS to introduce Sawyer to his great-grandparents, aunts/uncles and cousins. Here are some pics from the trip...

Happy Birthday Nikki and Erin!

A visit with g-squared.

breakfast with annie

Saturday morning I was able to meet up with Annie in Virginia for breakfast. Annie could quite possibly be the sweetest person I have ever met-- not to mention, she is hilarious. We both enjoyed some tasty strawberry crepes and GREAT conversation with lots of giggles. We met in high school on a trip to France and have managed to keep in touch through the years-- though we don't get to see each other nearly enough (something to work on...)! Anyways, thanks for a great morning, Annie!

August already?

Is it really August??  Yikes.  I'm glad I took off a little extra time this fall- because school is really just around the corner. 

Jesse, Sawyer and I moved into our new house last weekend.... we LOVE it.  I have to admit, Jesse has been working really hard at getting things put away... and I've been slacking.  :(   Last Saturday my mom was here to watch Sawyer, while Erin, Dad, Uncle Pa and Jesse were all helping haul stuff.   My goal is to get the house put "together" by next Friday.  We'll see if I really follow through or not.  Our new furniture arrives on Tuesday.  YAY.

Let's see... it's been such a busy summer- though it doesn't feel like summer at all.  This weather is ridiculous.  The fact that I have only been in the lake ONE TIME this summer is mind boggling. It's just too chilly.  I have also really missed going for boat rides.  Hmm- maybe I will have to fix that this weekend.

The Stepecs were up for a visit, so it was great getting to spend some time with them.  Of course a week always goes by wayyy too fast, so we didn't get to hang out as much as I would have wanted to.  We did spend one evening dining at a cute little lodge in Orr- It gave Jesse a good idea of what it's like to be around Trisha, Amy and I all at the same time.  :)  We have our annual MEA weekend trip in the works.... can't wait.    OH- and after dinner at the lodge, amy convinced everyone to start hauling boxes to the new house... so thanks for that! 

Sawyer had some crazy nights for a couple of weeks- I THOUGHT he was colicky, but now I am not sure that was the case.  We've had FIVE great days/nights with him.... I hope it stays like that.  He doesn't like to sleep in his crib or bassinette, so that has been a bit difficult.  We've resorted to a little baby rocking chair and putting him in his carseat....  whatever works.    He also loves to just sleep on us, which isn't safe, I know....    I'm working at it.    He is growing so fast- I love to just stare at him.  He has started to smile and make these adorable noises.... it's fun.   He loves when his aunties talk to him about trips to mexico, drinking corona, and looking at all the cute little ladies in their pink onesies.    Maybe that's a little inappropriate.... but it sure makes him smile.

TOmorrow I get to go and meet my friend ANNIE, whom I haven't seen since our wedding... I can't wait to catch up with her over some tasty food.  Then, Jesse and I have a Hawaiian-themed party to  go to tomorrow night.... looking forward to a night out-- not looking forward to dressing up in something Hawaiian??  I am not good at that kind of thing.  I am such a jeans and sweatshirt girl!    OH- and it's a potluck.  I'm thinking I will bring fruit pizza.  Only because I am not a good cook, and that is one thing I can make.

Erin is coming in to help me clean out the farm today--  we've enlisted Bill to babysit for a couple of hours.    I have such a great family.   And yes,  I am bragging.

Oh- and tonight we are having a fire outside and roasting hot dogs and marshmallows.... mmmm. 

P.S.   I can never get the pictures to go where i want them to, so I give up.  :)