Monday, May 19, 2014

Michael's graduation and other fun

Clara loves ducks.  She has a little stuffed duck appropriately named "Ducky" that rarely left her side for a couple of years.  She's also told me a couple times lately that she's a duck, Davey's a hippo, and Michael and I are giraffes. :)  So obviously it was exciting to see a mama duck and her 10 ducklings at the zoo on May 6th.


my little milk maid



The bear was posing for us.

About to bake some celebration apple crisp while Daddy finishes his last final ever!

No-more-homework celebration supper!


Sissy and her buddy boy

Clara drew a sunshine!  This is the first thing she's drawn besides a stick person once.

Oh the cuteness!  At Daddy's graduation!  Michael's parents and sister met us in Madison to watch Michael graduate from college.  It meant a lot to us that they made the trip.

My handsome graduate!  So proud of my hubby!  He graduated from Dakota State University with a Bachelors in Computer and Network Security with a specialty in Information Assurance on May 10th!  We are beyond thrilled that he is done with school and excited to see what doors God opens for him now that he has his degree.






After graduation we had lunch with Michael's family, played at the park and then headed over to the Van Beek's to play in their awesome backyard.  We finished the night with grilling at my brother Billy's.

Matthew and Davey

Clara and Rob

This picture is so funny because it almost looks like Camille is about to land on Davey, when in reality she's bouncing behind him.





Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Best Friends and Babies

It was so nice having my best friend Keira home from Chicago this past week.  We've been good friends since 5th grade and although we haven't lived in the same state for over a decade now, we're as close as ever.  I still haven't given up hope that someday we will live next door to each other. ;)  It was especially wonderful seeing her 6th month old baby Parker again.  Such a sweet and handsome little guy.  I loved all the girl time with our friends this week!

Clara and Davey had Parker belly laughing with all their silliness.  Best sound ever!

Such sweet babes.

Happy Birthday Brandi! Love you!

girls night at Creative Spirits
(photo credit to Creative Spirits' Facebook page)


Renae & Ellie came home for the weekend too!

August 2013 / May 2014
Will, Parker & Ellie were all due within a month of each other.

Can't believe we have 6 kids between the 4 of us already!

Davey's first at bat.  This boy is going to love playing sports and I am going to love cheering him on at all of his games.

Dancing with the Stars viewing party!  If only we could do this every week!

Such a lover boy.

Yummy times two!




Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Heather's Bridal Shower

This past Saturday my family threw Heather a bridal shower.  It was so much fun to celebrate Heather and my brother Billy's upcoming wedding.  I have the best extended family and I love every time we get together.  Thanks to everyone who helped and attended to make the shower such a success!

I'm so excited for Billy & Heather's big day!  They are truly in love and so happy together.  I couldn't wish for more than that for my big brother.  Love you both!







This cupcake wedding dress cake was amazing!  Thank you pinterest!


Heather & her mom Pam

both mamas



Clara LOVES her auntie Heather!  I think the feeling is mutual. :)

I wish Jenna could have been there!

4 generation pictures


with Grandma Asmussen

We started with intros since some of Heather's family was there.  Everyone had to draw a ribbon and then talk while wrapping it around their finger until it was gone. 




Great Grandma Mary and baby Clara Marie



25 Questions
They know each other really well!



Pass the Presents




Present time!  Clara loved helping open presents as I'm sure you can imagine.





Davey playing with big boys Waylon, Cohen, Drake, Brayden & Jase.

Thanks again to everyone for coming!



And here are some bonus pictures from this past week...

This past Tuesday we got to meet our friends Abigail & Paul's latest addition, Natalie Jane.  She is so precious!!!  We love her already.  She is just as sweet as can be and smiled several times while I was holding her.  Can't wait to cuddle her again.  Paul & Abigail, we are so happy for you guys!  What a beautiful family you have.

lunch at the Milky Way Friday

They turned the fountains on at the park.

My sweet, gorgeous cousin Tessa had her high school grad party yesterday.  They thought of everything!  It was such a great party!

I have no words.  She's my favorite.

And these two sillies...  They had so much fun at Kevin and Teresa's last night playing with their puppy Bella.