Play and Eat

Today, the moms and kiddos came over for a perfect playdate outside. It was rather low key, playing with toys or the swing set as well as having a nice and relaxing picnic.

All TEN kiddos,
For fun, "The Original 5": Aiden, Willow, Mari, Elyse and Mason
May 2009:
May 2010:
May 2011: (Mari decided to change it up a little this year)

Caleb is 5 Months Old

Happy 5 month birthday to my happy, easy going, cute as a button, and growing up way too fast big boy!

Caleb, we love you so much and everyday thank God for you!

Girls' Night

Last night, I had the privilege to hang out with some of my favorite ladies in the world. The night reminded me of a teenage sleepover, minus the sleeping. We spent the night eating yummy food, hand waxing, toenail painting, movie watching, and of course, doing lots of laughing and talking. Overall, it was a perfect and well needed night. Thanks ladies for so much fun and thanks Nicole for hosting.

left-right: Stephanie, Kelly, Jenny, Sarah, Angela, Natalie and Nicole
Special thank you to the dads for watching the kiddos for the night!

Grandpa and Grandma Klauser Visit

A week ago today, Nate's parents came up to visit. The time went by way too fast, but was a lot of fun. The weather was absolutely perfect, 60's, 70's and sun! We also hit Blaine's annual 200+ home garage sales. We found quite a few things, unfortunately, due to heat and naps we had to cut it short. We also spent a lot of time outside. So much in fact that our picture taking was very slim. Sadly, the kiddos didn't even cooperate enough to get one with just the grandparents, guess they will have to come back up sooner than originally planned now ;)

Special thank you to Mike and Kathy for coming up and for all the goodies. We loved having you here!

Shorts, Skirts and...

...80's, need I say more?!? :)

Professor Caleb

A special thanks to Nate's mom for bringing up his childhood bow ties and neckties this weekend. Post of their visit to come.

Princess Elyse's Castle

Thanks to Nate's incredible Craig's List find and some amazing friends, princess Elyse got her castle moved and put up in one night. Needless to say the money was well spent as the first day of use it had not only friends, but neighbor kids playing on it non-stop.