Brice, Melanie, Gabbie, & Will


Brice, Melanie, Gabbie, Will, , Henrik, Luke, & Benjamin

est. 2005







Sunday, October 19, 2014

Fun in the Fall

Hello from Henrik!



Henrik's half birthday cupcakes, although we didn't have much chance to 'officially' celebrate.




Thomas the Train in Boone! An enjoyable time for the kids...not sure it will be a yearly tradition, but was a fun day.






Will was unsure of Sir Topam Hat (I doubt I spelled that right, but you get the point)


A half year old already! This pic was a couple weeks late, and I didn't take time to change to the white onesie, but he's clearly growing! We were also late for his '6 month checkup' but when we did get there he was 19#, 9 oz, and no health problems to note.


Gabbie on her throne


Sometimes he falls asleep very easily :)


A fun 'playdate' at a Baby Shower


Apple Orchard fun in Jefferson at Deal's orchard.


Gab's loved the slide!


Wow! What a cutie.


More Fall Fun pictures to come. Today was the Des Moines half marathon, and we have Gabbie's birthday coming up (she has picked all her decorations and made her cake request...) Plus, trick or treating!

So far things have been good since school beginning again. Gabbie has finally adjusted to the full days, and is doing both dance & gymnastics. I went back to work full time, which has gone surprizingly well. Its a little harder to stay organized, and meals at night can be pretty rushed since I'm not typically home before 5:30. Fortunately I love my job and don't spend much time staring at the clock to go home. But, I do miss my 1 1/2 days at home! We'll see if its a temporary or permanent change...its only been a few weeks.

Brice has been tackling his barn remodel project for his butchering...I'll get some pictures posted of that soon!

A few milestones

Gabbie's first day of Kindergarten


Henrik is 5 months old (or was, in August...and likely the picture was later than the actual day)


Trying to eat the chalkboard!




A future milestone...when everyone sleeps through the night, in their own bed. This picture is a rare occasion. I'm still not sure why this happened


Will is 3 years old!


"Loader cake"


I LOVE this picture...I did not feel confident that the cake looked like a skidloader. However Will was super excited, so that made me feel great! This is such a "happy kid" picture



His birthday gift. No motorized gifts here, I need something that wears him out!


Brice with Henrik and my brother in law, Jon, with my neice/his daughter Brooklyn

August visitors & Celebrations

Aunt Gretchen was here for a visit. Henrik was very interested in her camera!


Sheeba waiting for Brad to get off his phone and pet her!


We thought Will would love the Kiddie Parade. He did not....


But he did eventually cooperate. The theme was "when I grow up". He's a farmer, with a Thomas the train hat on :-)


Gabbie was a Rock Star!


I needed a hug from the rock star :)


Wall Lake Farm Festival rides....


and parade.


An attempt at a family picture after Henrik's Baptism on 8/17


Gabbie working on her picture taking skills


More of Gabbie's skills at Uncle Jon's surprize 30th Bday party


Another fun picture of Aunt Gretchen and Henrik :)