Happy Birthday!

This week has been bittersweet. Both of our boys turned another year older. It's completely awesome being so blessed to watch them learn, grow, discover, experience and enjoy life on a daily basis. I guess today I am again reminded that they are "little" for such a short time. Our babies aren't babies anymore...

Cash Jordan

Happy 2nd birthday my beautiful bear! My number two. My baby. Some days you make me want to pull my hair out, but most days, you are hilarious, loving, sweet, intelligent, a daddy's boy, boisterous, a risk taker, happy, fun, into everything, destructive, beautiful and a complete animal. But you are mine, my heart and I love every part of you!!

Dane Gregory

Happy 4th birthday nugget! My best friend. I remember wanting you so, so bad before you were even born. I loved every second of you inside of me and every second of you here with me now--well not every second, but most :o) You too, are my heart. You complete me. Thanks for being so amazingly kind, sensitive, loving, funny, intelligent, kooky, athletic (for daddy), beautiful, and full of life.


I've said it a million times before and I'll say it a million more. I am so lucky to be able to spend my days with these two awesome little boys. My husband and family don't hear it enough but thank you for shaping me into who I am. Giving me what I have. Helping raise two beautiful boys. I am so rich. My heart is full and bursting with joy. Thanks...

It's Hot, but We're COOL!

The beginning of last week was so Fall-like. Temps in the low 70's during the day and really cooling off at night-perfect 'sleeping with the windows open' weather! I even made chili and homemade bread. Then came the heat at the end of the week. That tease of Fall was great and while I greatly enjoy Summer, I really don't like to be so hot.

The hot days have brought a few cool things...
We celebrated Grandpa Greg's birthday Sunday by spending the day on the river. The kids had a blast and the temperature was perfect!

Stopping at an island for some sand fun!

Driving the boat with Grandpa!

Dane snuggling with Mom...


Today we went into Elk River for some homemade ice cream and a little fountain fun.

Yum. Cookies and cream. I had lemon sorbet. Double yum.

They make my days so fun! But we missed Daddy...

Happy Monday!

We've made a few changes at home--Cash has always been such a great sleeper. Since he was just a few weeks old. A few months ago, he began to get out of his crib in the middle of the night, open his door and come into our room. We tried putting on a safety latch and he broke that. We made his crib into a toddler bed, but he would just cry and beg us to sit in there with him. So, last night we got Cashie a new "big boy bed" (thanks to Great Grandma Danielson). He was so excited about it and him and Dane started snuggling together immediately. He still got out last night, but later than usual. And he asked for nap today. As did Dane. We rearranged Dane's room last night and he thinks it's extra cool-hey we'll go with it!! (pictures to come...)

Just a crazy goonie-bird!

Gladiola bulbs--love them. What a surprise!

I love this picture of Dane and Ross. Dane is just staring at his Dad with such admiration. He really thinks his Daddy is the best (and so do I)!

These next few pictures are so ca-uuute! These guys can bug each other like crazy, but the also love each other like crazy. This was one of those love times and I had to keep clicking...

On Saturday Ross, Dane and myself all participated in a 5k sponsored by Sundance for the Special Olympics. Of course I forgot the camera--so Ross snapped this when we got home. Daner was pooped. He probably ran over half of the race and sat in the jogger the rest of the time.

Happy Monday! Enjoy the cooler weather-it's beautiful...

Beating the Heat!

During this disgusting bout of heat we've been having, we have been busy with mostly indoor activities. We try and get outside for a bit in the morning and evening, but man, it's just been so hot. And our guys don't stop moving. Not even for drink breaks. So we had to find things to do inside.

Cash keeping cool!

Making cookies-aprons and all. (I have a dress on under the apron)!


We also got a new toy--it's an indoor (and outdoor) inflatable bouncer. And so much fun!! I got the idea from a friend of mine and we went with it. The boys (and the neighbor kids) love it. It's been great for this weather and will be awesome in the winter!!

We have some really fantastic neighbors-I mean, great new home and great neighbors?! How'd we get so lucky?? Well, one of our neighbors invited us to use her families pool. We jumped on board and had a great time.

Dane has become a great swimmer. He's all over treading water and kicking around on his back and stomach. It's fun to watch!!

Cash and our neighbor girl Joelle-who has also become a babysitter for our family!

We have been continuing to do projects around the house--still have the best lawn on the block! And we're getting ready for the boys' birthdays at t the end of the month-can't believe summer is almost over. Geesh.

It's the Little Things...

Nothing major going on at home--just hanging out with friends and doing work around here. We have really been enjoying all of the fun having a house with a yard brings. Ross continues to make our lawn look spectacular--it feels and looks like carpet! I've been having a great time with my flowers and have become a planting machine-we are working on a new project in the back and I will post when that's finished (things take a long time when I can only get so much done during the day by myself and then I have only 1 night a week home to work with Ross. But, all good things come in time, right?!)

I am pleased to say that the porch is complete (minus the lattice work on the bottom that I am procrastinating on). Other than that, the boys are great--cute as ever and keeping me on my game! Cash has learned how to drive me nuts and is becoming an expert at time out! Ahhhh LIFE!!

Snuggly brothers!

Finished! Looks pretty good, if I do say so myself!

Another angle!

And just one of my new glorious perennials! I think I'm turning into a green thumb!

(Cannot belive it's August next week. Oh my goodness)...

Weekend at the Cabin!

We made our annual trip to the cabin this past weekend. We had a great time--Grandpa and Grandma Greenwald were there, Great Grandpa Marvin and Great Grandma Iva. And Uncle Bryan even flew in from Chicago. Lots of good people, lots of great food and one nice day of weather. (It rained ALL day Saturday. ALL day).

We were here for almost 5 minutes before they attacked the tractors.

Sweet Cashie picked up a bad cold right before we left to head up north.

Dane was the first to throw his line in and caught a fish immediately. He was making this crazy face because the fish had been flopping around. Right after this, it flopped right out of Ross's hand and whacked Cash in the back. He instantly started screaming. It was hilarious!! I couldn't stop laughing.

Mommy and her Cashie Bear.

Dane and Uncle Bryan taking a ride on the watercraft.

Daddy and his littlest buddy.

Grandpa Greg, Grandma Lynn, Daddy, G-Grandma Iva and G-Grandpa Marvin.

Hanging by the fire.

Awww...cute little family picture.

Daddy and his little buddy.


And the weekend wouldn't be complete without a tubby in the sink. I think this is the last year Dane will be able to do it. Tear.

Our sweet guys.