Weekends

I'm trying to get better at updating, but it seems like there are never enough hours in the day!

So, I'll recap both last weekend and this coming weekend. Last weekend my cousin Erica got married back in Marshall. The wedding and the bride were both so beautiful and the reception and dance were LOTS of fun. BUT, I sure did feel old hanging out and partying with all the "twenty-something" year olds, but it was super fun!!

Here are a few pictures:

The Happy Couple: Erica & Brian


My sister Heather, Gabe, Ethan (my boys) and my two nephews Colby & Mason.


My mom, me & my sister.


The 4 boys acting CRAZY - they all had so much fun too!


Here I am with my cousins, Kelsey & Cody. I can clearly remember when these two were born and enjoyed watching them grow up and now being able to celebrate with them!


My dad and my sister.


This is my brother Keith and his wife Joyce (they are the parents of Colby & Mason in the above photos).


Smiley Ethan!


Crazy Mason!


This is a family picture of my mom's family, both of my grandparents are still with us and it is such a blessing to spend fun times like this with them.


And finally, here is a picture of us!







Such a fun time and CONGRATULATIONS again to Erica & Brian!

I guess that was a long post, so I'll write about our upcoming weekend in another one!

Which City Do You Belong In.....

I saw this on Laurie's blog and thought I'd try it out - not what I expected. Suburban Minnesota seems so far from New York City....maybe someday!

You Belong in New York City

You're the energetic, ambitious type. And only NYC is fast enough for you. Maybe you'll set yourself up with a killer career Or simply take in all the city has to offer.

What City Do You Belong In?

T-Ball

Well - we're getting into the summer activities now and they will be keeping us busy! Gabe started t-ball this past week and really seems to enjoy it. At his age they don't really play game, they just work on skills like hitting, catching and running the bases - it's really kind of cute (although he's kind of "over" me calling him cute)! Here are a few pictures of Gabe all ready to play ball.







And because I can't leave out my other little guy - here's a picture of Ethan!


I am helping my friend Kelly with a garage sale this weekend, she has kindly let me bring TONS of my "boy" stuff over to her house. Then we are meeting my parents at a campground to go camping on Saturday night - we're keeping our fingers crossed for some nice weather. Hope everyone has a nice weekend!

Pictures of the Boys

Well, I haven't been doing a very good job at keeping this updated. The boys really are growing up so fast! They are both so much fun and really enjoy playing outside now that the weather has started to warm up.

Gabe is really into Star Wars and Transformers. He will be finishing up preschool in the next couple of weeks, being that his birthday is in early September, he will have another year of preschool next year and then will go to Kindergarten the following year. He will be almost 6 years old by the time he starts Kindergarten, so I guess I'll get to look forward to him being one of the first ones to drive in his class when he gets older!

We'll be busy this summer with activities for Gabe, he is playing baseball in June, swimming & a sports (basketball, soccer, baseball) camp and swimming lessons in July and then soccer in August. The idea is to try out a few different things to see what he really enjoys. We'll get into hockey when the fall/winter comes around!

Ethan is now 2 years old and is into everything that his brother is into. He really hasn't shown much interest in the typical "toddler" things, he skipped right over the Little People and plays with the Transformers and Power Rangers with his older brother. He is beginning to develop signs of the "terrible twos"; Ethan is typically very mild mannered and laid back, however lately he has been discovering new ways of expressing himself and some of them have been interesting for sure!

Ethan is a sweet boy with lots of personality and a big heart! It is hard to believe that he's not a little boy anymore, time sure does go by fast!

Mother's Day

What does your name mean....

What Rachelle Means

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

This handsome man......

TURNED 2 YEARS OLD YESTERDAY!!

I don't know where the past 2 years have gone, but I can't imagine what life would be without him.

Happy Birthday Ethan!