Thursday, July 9, 2009

10 Years and Counting


I'll be playing catch up for a while as I try to post about all the fun we experienced on our trip to California. Most notably, Mike and I celebrated our 10th anniversary! Mike had a whole evening planned, there was chocolate from See's candy and roses and the honeymoon suite...it was really great! When we got home, the kids surprised us with their own anniversary surprise.



Honeymooners

Standing in front of the church where we got married.


So the kids (with Grandma Bev of course) made an adorable book for us. It was really touching and super cute to see their little proud faces as we looked at it together.
They listed all the things they love to do as a family..

Each kid wrote a note and decorated their page. (Some had a little help)

So sweet! I just have to comment, Mailee's printing is looking so great. She has grown so much in this last year!




Mikayla's words were from her heart and all on her own. What a sweet girl.



An awesome memory...looking at the book together.



10 years already...it's hard to believe. I am so thankful for
the full and blessed life we have shared together this far. I love you Mikey!!

Friday, July 3, 2009

Ocean!

Cailtlyn's first trip to the ocean!

The kids loved the waves.


Just Checking In...


We had such an awesome time together as a family at Disneyland. I have tons of pictures that I will eventually post but for now, while we are still in California, here is one picture to show ya why I haven't been online!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Reunited


We are all so glad to have Mike back!!! This mornng Caitlyn and her Daddy were catching up during breakfast.
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Good Times


We love the Obwalds!!
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Lost Molar


Attention toothfairy- The Banmans are requesting a visit. There is a tooth under a pillow and it's not just any tooth...it's a molar! Wow, now each of our big girls has lost a tooth on this trip. I hope you hae GPS toothfairy :)
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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Summer Fun

We are enjoying the summer heat so much. The kids have been swimming every day.




Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Big Toes, Tiny Toes




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Swimming Cookie Monsters




Bike Date


Caleb and I have an early morning bike date. We have gone almost every morning that we have been in California...usually around 6:45am. He loves having me all to himself and I love being able to focus on just him! As soon as we get back to Grandma's house, he asks if we can go again.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Happy Girl


Caitlyn is so cute with all her smiles and coos. She loves being in the baby bjorn and staring at Grandma's ceiling fans. It seems like she smiles every time she looks at one of our faces. What a joy she is!!
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Happy Birthday Eric!!

Today is my little brother's birthday.

Eric is in the Air Force and stationed in Germany. We miss him!!
Here is his son Jakob...isn't he cute????







Happy Birthday Eric!!