Fun times with Nick and Na-wee (Natalie)

Our friends the Brueggemanns are moving this weekend and so we have been getting as much time with them as we can. We went to the Kansas Cosmoshpere a few weeks ago, took a zoo trip last week and this week we visited Old Cowtown (the original city of Wichita when it was founded in the 1800's). That same night we all went and saw the "Ring of Fire" that surrounds Wichita's famous Keeper of the Plains. It was fun to spend some quality time with our friends whom we will miss dearly.

At the Keeper of the Plains




Cowtown-driving the wagon


Cowtown- trying to get Rosie the cow's attention


Walking with Nick to the zoo

You've GOT to be kidding me

So the other day I was driving and saw this sign...


My first thought was that I would need to blog about this. But then I realized that this was so absurd that you would have to see for yourself. Luckily I had my camera in the car so I turned around to take a picture and low and behold, this is what the other side of the sign looked like...


Please tell me these people aren't serious. I wanted to drive by the "sayul" just to see, but didn't have time for lollygagging. :(

Day at the Zoo

We went to the zoo today with my friend Hilah and her little boy, Nile. It was cold outside but the animals were really active so that was fun!

Anderson got to feed one of the giraffes at the feeding booth. He loved it even though you can't tell in the picture. :)

Bennett the giraffe.


Eeek! Don't bite me.


Petting a lamb at the petting zoo.


At the new tiger exhibit. Climbing with Nile.

Can I get an AMEN!

Does anyone else feel like ALL they do all day long is clean their stupid kitchen. I swear I clean it up and 5 minutes later, I am cleaning it again. What is wrong with me???? I am so sick of cleaning the kitchen!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need a maid. and a cook, and a gardener, and a nanny, and a laundry folder. hmm, what else can I add to my list of "I wants" :)

My friend said she saw a sign that said- "If evolution really worked, then why don't moms have more arms?"

Hmm?? Good question.

Prayer Request

Some of you knew that my sister and Kurt found out they were expecting a little one this December. They told me on Eater Sunday with a special egg stuffed with aunt and uncle gear. Lee and I were so excited to hear their news. We took them to Lee's clinic and got an ultrasound pic. Jen was only 6 weeks, so there wasn't much to see, but we got one nonetheless. Last week Jennifer began having some spotting and cramping and finally went to the ER Sunday night. There they did a sonogram where they could see the baby but could not find a heartbeat. We are all just heartbroken. To make matters worse, it seems like everyone around Jennifer (lots of friends and co workers) is having a baby right now or just getting pregnant. Its been really hard for me to accept. I just don't get it. Why? Why? Why? Its just not fair. Not only does she lose a baby, but babies are thrown in her face all the time. Jen is has a really good attitude about it. She is grieving, don't get me wrong, but she is working through it with a positive attitude. I know that she and Kurt are going to be amazing parents some day. And I try to remind myself that God is in control, but sometimes its just not that easy. So anyway, if you could please keep my sister and her husband in your prayers, I know they will appreciate it.

I look forward to the day I can announce Jen's pregnancy on my blog AND the arrival of my first neice or nephew. :)

Cereal Time!

Adri (my little Fatty Cake!) tried rice cereal for the first time and LOVED IT!!!! It took her about 3 tries and then she took to it like a champ.


This is serious business


MMMM!


Give me more.

River Festival

We went to the Wichita River Festival on Saturday. It was fun. Ate some yummy food, got some kettle corn, walked around, people watched. Good times!

Mom and Adri


Anderson spotted a firetruck and had to get closer


Hangin out