Arkansas

We visited my parents at the beginning of May. As always, we had a fabulous, relaxing, well-fed, don't-want-to-go-home kind of time! Our friends Steve and Sarah joined us and seemed to enjoy themselves as well.

The boys golfed 3 times, girls went to the spa, lots of time was spent fishing (or more accurately, casting and reeling in an empty fishing line), bocce, walking, and a boat cruise or two.


Ryan's endless attempt to catch the big one anything!


My usual perch along the sea wall, soaking up the sun, watching my fisherman.


Cruising on the pontoon.


Our fun travel companions. You may recognize them from our trip to Chicago last June.


A night fishing trip results in VICTORY!


Happy fisherman!


The catch!


Steve caught a catfish the day we left...


Meg, Dan and babies arrived the day we left. We got to enjoy a little time with our favorite Wee Rudes.


Mmmm...rubber ice cream cone!


Sweet baby!


Look at the color of these eyes!


Papa kisses!

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Birthday, Better Late Than Never!

We celebrated my birthday with a BBQ...didn't get many pictures but had a great time!


Us


Heather and I


Harmony and I


Yep, New Moon napkins completed the celebration!


The Spikers


Lots of laughing that night...


Gorgeous flowers from my gorgeous husband!


Ryan even made me homemade french toast on my real birthday. What a guy!

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What a difference a year makes...

When I was working on my last blog post from Iowa, I was reminded of a picture from last summer. The blue sky and blurry greenery in the background sparked my memory of a picture we took when Van Cleaves were visiting last July.

What a difference a year makes...





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Trampoline Fun!

While in Ames we spent a long time on the neighbor's trampoline - lots of laughing ensued! (as always, click to enlarge!)






Check out their faces!





Rolling on a trampoline = static issues! :)


JUMPING!








Grandma and Brenna


Resting




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Sweet Little Girls

We had a great time in Ames over the weekend! Pretty low key - garage sales, good food, playing outside, celebrating Val's birthday, and enjoying sweet little girls.


Brenna out in the sunshine





Baby Lauren


Another outside shot


Yup, that's floss....she pulled it right out of her pocket. She loves floss!


Aunt D and B


Enjoying baby snuggles








Watching the cupcake frosting


Helping with sprinkles

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Iowa Bound...

We're heading to Ames on Friday - can't wait!!

We'll celebrate birthdays, hang out and hope for garage sales!

Expect pictures of beautiful little girls when we get back...

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Sewing!

I've been a busy little seamstress lately...



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