Edward Jones' Annual Retreat

For the past few days, we have been up north at Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake for Edward Jones' annual retreat.  As the kids are getting older the retreats are becoming so much more fun and memorable.  Dad still has his meetings Friday and Saturday mornings, but with no naptime, we are able to enjoy time with him all afternoon now.  This resort was really fun too.  It had both an indoor sports center and pool so even though the weather was cooler, (the mid-70s), we were able to do lots of fun activities.  The end of the retreat involved the kids going into childcare, while we adults attended the banquet.   I was beyond proud of dad this year as he earned the most awards out of all the advisors there.  I know how hard he works and how great of a financial advisor he is, but last night others were able to see that as well.   Again, so proud of him and thankful to be called his wife!

 

Madeline Turns 5 Years Old

Today, we celebrated Madeline turning 5.  Currently, Madeline is a timid, kind, gentle child that loves hugs and back rubs.  She loves to do art, be around family, read books, watch movies, swim, play outside, and do puzzles.   Happy Birthday sweet girl.  We are so excited to celebrate you today and forevermore.

Madeline's birthday was simple but wonderful.  She wanted a Little Mermaid theme and so that's what she got.  We opened presents, sang to her, ate cake, and had her meal of choice for dinner, hamburgers.  

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY, MADELINE!

Joyful Noise

This past weekend, our local Christian radio station, 98.5 KTIS put on their annual music festival called, "Joyful Noise".  The weekend is packed full of live concerts, concessions, company booths, inflatables, and games.  We have been blessed to go the past few years as dad sponsored a booth for Edward Jones.  This time though we just went for the fun!  We have some amazing friends that surprised us all with tickets for the day, including backstage passes for Elyse and I.  For the first time ever, we all stayed to the end to watch the late concerts (Matthew West and Newsboys).  The night was nothing but perfect!