Happy Halloween

Dancing to Hannah Montana

Lauren attended a Gustie Dance Camp on Saturday. She got to dance with the Dance Team at Gustavus. They learned a dance during the morning and danced to a Hannah Montana song at the halftime of the Gustavus Football game. She had a blast. This is her dance partner, Rachel. Lauren is the one on her partners back in the bottom picture.

Our Cowboy is 1!

Gavin Michael turned one today! We did it up good with a party filled with everything cowboy. Our guests arrived in their best duds and boots, we ate brats, beans, and licorice rope, and the kids made their own cowboy vests out of paper bags. Gavin dug right into his cake made by Grandma Mary and was tuckered out at the end of the day. It has been a wonderful year of Gavin and are family is so blessed.

Me and my buddy

Lauren wanted to snuggle Gavin and she did the job right. He was asleep in no time! She didn't realize that she would be cozy enough to fall asleep too! We thought it was picture worthy.

Ethan and Gavin sat for a quick picture. Ethan is such a great big brother. He is a great teacher and loves to make Gavin laugh.

A Photo Shot

At the end of September my sister, sister-in-law, myself and all our 7 kids met in Hutchinson for a picture taking session. My sister Jen took the pictures while Merica set the kids in place and I danced and by Ethan's request "shook my booty". They all laughed and we got good smiles, but I was pretty tired after my one hour performance. We framed the second photo here for my parents as they had there 35 wedding anniversary on September 29th. Enjoy!