Madison

Madison Laurel was born late Tuesday afternoon June 8th. She was almost 2 weeks overdue.

With the midwife, we decided to help labor along a little with a product called cytotec. Mommy was very happy to avoid pitcocin. We very much wanted a natural childbirth and besides the cytotec we acomplished our goal. My water even spontaneously rapured on it's own! Dad was a trooper and big help at the hospital. And big sisters are loving the new addition.

Finger Painting

Just two sisters having fun

Tea Party

Last month the girls asked to have a tea party so this time i got out two of the dainty tea cups I have and do a real tea party, using apple cider instead. As you can see they invited along a friend. The effort was worth it when I saw how happy it made them.

We're Moving

well we are staying in Minnesota but we are getting our own house!! Just thought you might like to see some pictures, nothing too fancy but cute and affordable!!

From the street

Kitchen


ditto

Dinning room

Living room

Master bedroom

Bathroom


The other two bedrooms are upstairs and there is a small den not pictured as well.

Ben's New Job

We are VERY happy to announce (to those of you that

don't already know) that Ben has started his first

full time teaching job. We thought we were

going to have to wait a entire year for him to be able

to get a job becuase of stipulations on his Social Studies

teaching license for which he is currently finishing up

someclasses, but we were luckily able to find a opening

at a near by high school. He is running the ALP

(Alternative Learning Program) We are very excited.

No, there is not currently any snow on the ground this is the photo from the website.

Go Raiders!!

Family Pictures

My Sweet Babies
This is what happens when you tell Karrah to smile

So Cheesy, just like her father.

5 years and still going strong!!

This morning we took some family pictures on my parent's property, here are a few of our favorites. My sister Valoree was nice enough to take them for us, I'll just consider it my birthday present!!

Riverfest

Enjoying Dinner

Hate my glasses, Love my baby!!!

Waiting for the Parade to begin

Fun with Cousins.

Family Easter Picture