A few days with Levi

Levi came and spent two days with us a couple of weeks ago.
Owen was really learning the meaning of the word share on those days.
The boys had a good time together.
There are some FUNNY videos to come.

At our neighborhood park

Getting ready to race down the hill

Owen and Levi had a BLAST just racing each other.
Levi kept yelling, "I won" (because he did every time).
Owen kept yelling, "Go, go" (because he didn't want the race to end).

SD/WY/ MT Trip

Last month, Owen and I traveled with Lane to a wedding he was shooting in Billings, MT.

It turned out to be a really fun adventure for us.
Owen was quite the little trooper, considering we spent so much time on the road.
We hit Rapid City, SD to see our friends Ryan and Barb Soderlin.
Then we made it to Sheridan, WY. Awww, the memories!!
Finally, we went to the wedding in Billings.
It was definitely a memorable trip!!
The first few photos were from my camera and the rest were from Lane's camera.

The one and only Corn Palace.

Kendrick Park in Sheridan

Wildlife in Sheridan. They grow 'em big in Wyoming.

The rest of these pics are from Lane's camera.
Yeah, Lane!!

The Tongue River Canyon is gorgeous!!
Don't try this at home!
Headed toward the bridge

Throwing rocks into the river, Owen's new favorite past time.

"I need more rocks!"

We headed under the bridge to throw a few more rocks.

"Hi, Dad!"

Washing off

"C-c-c-cold!!"
Hiking back to the car

We stayed at Bear Lodge in the Big Horn Mountains.
This lake is situated right next to the lodge and we were amazed to see two moose
drinking from it when we were pulling into the parking lot.
It turned out to not be too out of the ordinary though because
they were there the next morning as well!
Breathtaking all the same!
"Weeeee!!"
Found another bridge perfect for rock throwing
Headed toward Sibley Lake

*No rocks were harmed in the making of these pictures!

You think YOU'RE a Husker fan...

SURPRISE PARTY and MORE!!

I know very few of you can fathom this, but I turned 30 a couple of weeks ago.
My loving husband (and little boy) had arranged a wonderful surprise
party for me at Platte River State Park.
Lane booked a cabin and had a very thought out scheme to make it all work.
It was a splendid gift for sure and so much fun!!
The pictures below are of the party animals and then our stay at the park the next day.
Thanks for everything everyone!!!!

"Just put the cake on the plate Mommy, and step back."

My cousins, Kurt and Sadie

Net and Zach

Aaron, Laura, and Jesse (the one smelling his armpit)

Daddy-O and my good friend, Denise

My wonderful cousin, Amy

My great friend Stacy Jo with her wee little one Carter and, of course, my lovely Grandma

My bro, Luke

Taylor Mary, being Taylor Mary

Lane-O and Jessica

The next day.

Owen LOVES to throw rocks into lakes and rivers.

They have tee-pees you can camp in, which we did not do, but we checked them out.

We also climbed the look-out tower.