Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Summer lovn!

Summer has begun...Does it get any better than catching a fish and a frog in the same day? Not according to Gunnar!








 Gretchen and Gunnar got to see the Memorial Day parade in Bottineau with Grandpa. We ended up walking a way with a large bag full of candy! There was just a little excitement about that!!!











Church at the lake is amazing! Great music and enjoying the outdoors while worshiping.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Lucky...Blessed!

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I always have a reason to smile even if I think I'm having a bad day or things are not going my way...The G's always make me feel lucky and blessed!

Sunday, May 20, 2012

I've Grown in Christ...

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Last day of Sunday School.  We got to see Gunnars projects and hear him sing in Chruch.  What a blessed way to start the day.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Rummage for sale...

Rummage for sale...except for the G's.
But...they helped in the sales department, especially Gretchen with her personal skills, saying "hi, goodbye, and see ya later" to everyone who came.



Saturday, May 12, 2012

A Mothers love is so special...

Mothers day is a bitter sweet day. I cherish every minute I have being a mother of my wild, curious Gunnar and my sensitive, sassy Gretchen and couldn't ask for a better occupation.

But I miss my own mom dearly...daily I wish she was still here to teach me more about what it takes to be a successful mom like her.  I learned so much from her and hold all of our memories very close to my heart!

These were really hard to narrow down to only 3, since there are several thousand of each of the categories but....

Top 3 reason why I love being a mom.
1. The unlimited amounts of hug, kisses, "I love yous" and homemade gifts I get.
2. The feeling I get of joy and pride when one of my babies does something so sweet or wonderful.
3. Knowing I get to have this amazing job that I will never get fired from or have to quit! I will be a mother for my lifetime. (weather the G's like it or not)

The 3 best things about MY mom.
1. She had an amazing relationship with Christ and found time to nurture it daily and encourage her family in the same ways she walked in.
2. She was selfless and did everything for my father and us kids along with being a true, honest friend, a community volunteer, and a professional.
3. She had beautiful style and grace while still being humble.

*had to add a fourth because I always run into moms former partners :)
4. She was so intelligent, smart and an amazing bridge player.

miss you.... But thankful for the 27 years I got with you as my mother.


A day on the farm...

FARM: Perfect backdrop for this cute photo of Gretchen and Gunnar.  They had lots of questions for Grandpa and Uncle Kenny from how does the tractor work to where the cows were? So curious...

Tree swings...reminds me of my childhood at the farm. Where the agenda was climbing trees, finding baby kittens, swinging, exploring and enjoying the fresh ND air. I loved watching the G's do all of these.
 Four wheeler ride with Grandpa, not sure who was driving?
 Gretchen telling Uncle Kenny all about the tractor.


 Gretchen telling the farm hands (aka Uncle Kenny and Grandpa) what to do next...



Bug, bugs and more bugs.  Gunnar loves them all.


The toys at the farm are life size!! Gunnar loved it!

Friday, May 11, 2012

Paths...

I took this picture a few weeks ago when I was going to get Gunnar for Escula.  I thought it was amazing.  It caught my eye in the middle of crazy busy day, but it made me slow down and think a little.  I read this bible verse the same day and thought it went along with the photo perfectly...

Psalms 16:11
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
 Walking to church Sunday morning. God is good!!
Soccer season #2 is off to a great start.  Abby and Amy are just a few of Gunnars "Shin Splinting" team mates.  I'm lucky enough to coach this crew!