mostly pictures

In the past few weeks we've really enjoyed spending time with lots of family and friends. We were glad to spend some time with my brother Beau, who will be shipping off to Afghanistan soon, as well as my brother Blake (and his wife, Laurissa), my sister Brooke (and Elliott, Ellee, and Emelyn), my sister Brandi (and Jorden, Jillen, Jayden, and Jensen), and my brother Brett. We got to see lots of extended family too. It was a fun-filled (and always entertaining) adventure. :)

Blake and Beau (my brothers) playing ladder-golf in my parents' back yard

Britt and Ellee posing with the {rather patriotic} cake I made for one of Beau's many farewell parties.

Whenever the kids and Grandpa disappeared, this is where they could be found; watching cartoons on Granny and Grandpa's bed.

Emelyn is already doing some wishful thinking :)
Sorry Brooke, I had to put that one in here!


My cute brother and my cute boys at the airport

Uncle Beau with all his nieces and nephews

They look like such tough-guys, but they sure love to give cuddles.

watching the plane

my smiley little princess

Justin and Britt playing in the dry ice while making root beer.

Marnie got a taste of summer- homemade ice cream!

We had a great time with some good friends, The Webbs. Britt enjoyed the fireworks, but I think he liked riding the horse with Jameson even more.

Finally, our son, the cheerleader...
with cousins Jillen and Ellee

It's only 4 seconds long, but here's what he's doing in that picture...

I hope it doesn't offend Jillen or Ellee if I say he was the best one out there. :)