Kids!!!!

This was attempt to take a picture of seven children!! As you can tell, they were hard to capture all at the right time. I tryed!! Hopefully, I can buy a new camera sooner than later, that it much faster.

Cookies

This post is for Luci and Dana. I'd have to say these cookies look pretty darn good, don't they girls? I took the pictures especially for them as evidence. When Luci and Dana lived with me in Rochester, they kicked me out of the kitchen when they baked. I literally was not allowed. My baking skills were not up to par at that time. Now, from time to time, I try to bake. These chocolate chip cookies actually turned out! And they even met my dad's approval. Sometimes he won't eat what I bake. And that means the end results are bad, because he's a garbage can and loves to eat!! So here's to baking more often!!!

Nolan and Jacob

Nolan!! I love this picture! It captures his smile so well!! I stole it from his blog, but I couldn't resist posting it here as well!

I'm really behind with my blogging; that is for sure!!! Nolan was born on March 6th. His proud parents are Jason and Venessa. A while ago we had a shower for Nolan and Venessa. In the picture, both Tiffany and Renae are pregnant!

This is Jacob Jeffrey. Tiffany and Jeff are the new parents to this little one. He was born May 12th. Isn't that picture just precious! So handsome!

I do have more pictures to upload from my camera from various events, but life has been busy. Weddings, showers, bachelorette parties, Mother's day, working, going to my nephews baseball games, and finishing my 2nd year of graduate school have kept me very busy!! I'm glad to be done with school for the summer. 4 months off until I start again at the end of August. Then 2 more semesters!! I will actually graduate next spring with my Master's in Nurse Education if all goes as planned. I plan to blog more often now that school is done!

Natalie's Baptism

Proud sister Emma and big brother Justin!

I had the privilege to become Natalie's Godmother last Sunday. She was perfect during church and didn't make a peep during the baptism. Her baptismal gown was beautiful!

Girls Night

Last Sunday night, 3 of our nieces stayed overnight at our house. It's always a treat to spend time with them. They thought they were pretty tough while showing off their muscles!! They were having fun posing for the camera that night. We watched two movies, ate pizza and grapes, and finally they were ready for bed!

The next morning they were up by 7:30am and ready for the morning activities. We ate breakfast, wrote letters, watched cartoons, and I curled their hair. I think they all looked adorable! They kept asking me, "Is my hair ruined?" all the way to my parents house.

All in all, we had a great time together.

Up North

Trevor and I recently went up north to stay at Bluefin Bay in Tofte, Mn. We had a great time! We took up cross country skiing. I haven't been cross country skiing since high school phy ed, and I'm almost certain we didn't actually have the boots that properly fit the skis. That sure makes a huge difference!! I loved it. I fell right at the beginning and thought it was going to be a long afternoon if I kept doing that!!! If I go again, I must say I have to wear more appropriate clothing. I was drenched in sweat by the end of our trek and then got really cold!! Trevor did great. He actually skied with his grandparents when he was younger, but has not skied in a long time. He's fairly athletic so he does just fine with pretty much anything!

We also went ice skating. Another sport I haven't done in years! I think the last time I went ice skating was at the Hedeen pond. I was probably 12 years old! Let's just say I couldn't get my left leg to work! I was not very good at pushing off with that leg and I had hockey skates on. Trevor claims they are tough to skate in for a beginner. They were not very comfortable either. I'll have to try figure skates next time!

We also went swimming in a heated pool and hot tub. That's a first for myself in the winter!! It was actually pretty nice! We enjoyed that!!

We toured Goosesberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Grand Marias. Overall, we had a great time in our weekend get away!

Welcome Natalie Marie!

Natalie Marie was born on Wednesday to Jerod and Tammy. So Trevor and I are glad to be an aunt and uncle again! We went to see her today and she is perfect!! Mom and baby are doing good! She weighed 8lbs 5 1/2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. I just love the name!!

I had to check her out. Her feet and hands were precious. Every baby is just such a miracle!

Proud Uncle Trevor! Doesn't he look like a natural??!?!?!

Proud Emma with baby Natalie! Justin was at school today so I'll have get a photo of him and Natalie soon.

Emma is really a great "Big Sister". So cute!