6 years....

yesterday, Bryan and I celebrated 6 years of marriage. I feel so lucky to have found such a great man to spend my life with. I love you hunny - here's to many more years!

more fun....

Saturday night, we had a few friends over for grilling, games and fun. Thanks Eric for grilling - it was delicious! The kids played in the little pool, we played a mean game of croquet, and just spent time outside together. There was a small storm that came through, but nothing that dampened the party - we just moved it indoors for a little while! That evening, we made a fire - complete with smores and roasted hotdogs (and left over hamburgers and brats!) Thanks to everyone that was here - we had a blast!

Block Party

We had a ton of fun thursday night at the downtown block party! We met jeremy, jackie and the kids after the kiddie parade, ate tacos, the boys had so much fun in the inflatable jumper, we also fed llamas and goats and looked at all the other animals. corey bought gavin a snow cone - yummy! it was such a nice night - i'm so thankful that i was able to be a part of it - (i was supposed to work, but thanks to carolyn, i got the first 4 hours of my shift off - she's wonderful!!)

hmmm...

So, the other day, as Gavin and I were driving home, we went past a lake. Here was the conversation that followed:

Gavin: What is that mom?

Me: well, Gav, that is a lake.

Gav: oh - how did it get there?

Me: Well, God put it there.

Gav: HUH?

Me: God... he put it there. Do you know who God is?

Gav: Huh? Like Jesus?

Me: Yes, kind of like Jesus - God made that lake and wanted it to go right there.

Gav: (silence...) then - OH, kind of like when Spongebob crys, he makes a pool!

I'm not sure how I feel about my son comparing God to Spongebob - but it's pretty fun to watch his little brain try and reason!

HaPpY bIrThDaY lAuReN!!!

Happy 7th Birthday Lauren!

We hope you have a fabulous day!

We love you!!!

Bryan, Mer and Gavy!

Happy Father's Day!

On Sunday, we celebrated the most important men in our life. Thank you to our dads for being there for us when we need you and guiding us along our way. Thanks dad for being such a great role model and always willing to help me when I have no idea how to cook anything! Thanks Gary for all the little (and big) things you do to help us get our house put together... Bryan's not nearly as handy! Thank you to all of Gavin's uncles who each bring something very special and important to his life - he is so blessed to have you guys to admire. And lastly, and especially - thank you to my loving husband, who is the most amazing father. You do so much for Gavin and I, and never with a complaint. I love how Gavin looks up to you - he is SO blessed to have you as his role model - you are amazing!

Our {Lauren} weekend

We had a great time this last weekend, spending it with Lauren! Friday night, we all watched a movie and ate popcorn; then Lauren and Gavin got to sleep together! I was a little worried that they wouldn't fall asleep, but only 15 min after they laid down, they were both asleep - they looked pretty cute in that bed! Saturday morning, we played outside - it was such a beautiful morning, then we went to our favorite park in Spicer to play. Lauren and I then were dropped off at the spa for our pedicure appointments! It was Lauren's first pedicure, and I think she really enjoyed herself. I also surprised her with a manicure as well - she was pretty excited to get a jewel on every nail! That afternoon, we spent the day celebrating Lauren's 7th birthday - wow - 7 years old already! Gavin had a blast playing in the pool and having a water balloon fight with daddy and uncle Nick. Gavin even got to spend the night at Grandpa and Grandma's house - he always has so much fun with Lauren and Ellie!