Mini Vacation

My mom, the kids and I took a very short trip to Missouri last weekend. It was a last minute trip but it turned out to be really nice. The kids have all learned to travel so good! Nicholas' 5th birthday was was on the 20th so we were able to celebrate with the whole family. We really miss those get togethers. The kids always have so much fun playing with their cousins and I love being around the family. My Grandma had everyone over to her house and we had BBQ, Jello cake, presents, a few games of Washers and some slip n slide fun!



Happy Birthday Nicholas!Nicholas took the first trip down the Slip n Slide

Kaitlyn, Nicholas, Bridgette and John
Me and My Grandma

Celebrating Our 10th Wedding Anniversary

This past Friday, June 13th, Jason and I celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary. Wow! Ten years have truly gone by so fast for us. In celebration of this milestone in our lives we rented a cabin in the mountains for two days. It was a cute little cabin that was very secluded and had an amazing view of Pikes Peak from the deck. For our anniversary dinner we had fondue at what we believe to be the absolute best fondue restaurant in Colorado. The Mona Lisa. After our dinner we returned to the cabin, opened up the hot tub on the deck, poured a glass of cherry wine and did some star gazing. The weather was a little cool so it made our hot tubbing that much better! The next day we enjoyed some antique shopping, a short stop in Cripple Creek, more wonderful food, and a beautiful drive through the mountains.


Our dinner at the Mona Lisa

These rocking chairs on the deck were huge and so comfortable




While we were antique shopping we came across this beautiful Victor Victrola phonograph. It was made in 1914. We thought it made a great anniversary present. The dealer also let us pick fifteen 78's out of this box that had about a hundred or so in it. It was so much fun to dig through that kind of history. The newest 78 we have is from 1909. So cool to listen to!! The kids got a pretty good kick out of it when we got home.


Here's to many more wonderful years together!!

Trip to MN

My long time friend Melissa and her husband welcomed their first baby, Marie, into the world at the end of April. I was able to get a plane ticket for a good price to go and see her and the new little pumpkin. Melissa is doing great and has a little mini me. Marie has her mommy's red hair and beautiful blue eyes. She's a super sweet baby and I can't wait to see her again. It was cloudy the first couple days I was there but it cleared up on my last day so we were able to get out and go to the zoo. I had a wonderful time hanging out with them. Such a cute family!
This was my first time away from Jason and the kids since we have had all of them. I have to admit that I was slightly worried about what I would be coming home to. I was pleasantly surprised to walk in and find the house clean and the kids waiting for me. It was a great home coming.
My friend for over 20 years...


Proud mama and her little princess


The cutest red headed baby I have ever seen!!!