Announcing our newest family member...

This is Gauge (or Gorge..as in a crevice in the earth...as Brecken calls him). We are now a 2 kid, 2 dog family. So far Gauge is enjoying city life - Brecken likes his big new lellow puppy.



This is Beemer - our schnauzer. He still thinks he's the top dog & lets Gauge know it. Thank goodness Gauge is a laid back dog....or we might not be a 2 dog family for long.

Top 10

Today is our 8th wedding anniversary! 8 years seems like a long time, but it's also hard to believe that it has been that long!

Top 10 reasons I love my hubby...

1. He loves me when I'm happy, sad...even when I'm grumpy.
2. He helps me around the house & with the kids - diapers (even cloth), dishes, cleaning...you name it, he'll help.
3. He encourages me to pursue my dreams & never tells me I can't do something.
4. He is a positive influence in my life.
5. He is a better father & role model for our boys than I ever could have imagined.
6. He gives great foot & back massages.
7. He isn't afraid to be himself...in any situation.
8. He is VERY slow to anger.
9. He is a hard worker, but doesn't sacrifice family time
AND...
10. What can I say....he's even better looking today than when I married him :)

Love ya sweets!

Weekend Getaway

We had the fun opportunity to spend a weekend at my aunt & uncle's home on the lake. We putzed around on the lake in their pontoon, went kayaking & floated the day away. The weather was perfect & it was actually relaxing, which is saying a lot with a 1 yr old & almost 3 yr old (around water...or anywhere for that matter). Thanks UM & AJ!

I've Been Tagged

I have been tagged by Miss Courtney of 'Carpenter's Colorful Collections'. She is a fun & light-hearted mommy of 2 sweet boys. Check out her wonderful creations!


Here are 7 Random/Weird Facts about me.

1. I don't like (never have....never will) ground meat. I can't stand the texture of it. I keep 'trying' to eat it, but I just can't.
2. I can touch my nose with my tongue...I know...I'm talented.
3. I would lock myself up in a room all day & read a book if I could.
4. We just started a grassfed beef operation...and I like going out & helping hubby do his work with the cows.
5. I can pick things up (and even pinch) with my toes.
6. I love being pregnant & the whole labor/delivery experience. I think I would have 10 kids just to go through it that many times....don't worry babe - we won't have that many.
7. I have a tattoo.

I tag the following people. Follow the instructions above!

Kristin
Lindsay
Kendra
Amy
Kate
Paige
Jamie

Phillips 66 Kid

Aaron's Grandpa Nabb owned a Phillips 66 station for many years in Sabetha. Aaron had a Phillips 66 outfit when he was a little boy. My sister-in-law Christina had our niece's picture taken in it 7 years ago....which started a tradition. Each of our nieces on Aaron's side have had their picture taken in Uncle Ernie's outfit. Brecken is at the age where it fits, so we took him out on our land to take some pictures. Here's a collage of some of my favorites. My mission the next time we are at my in-laws is to find a picture of Aaron in the outfit.