Becca's confirmation

Our niece and god daughter was confirmed in May. We made the trip to Des Moines to be part of her special day. I have no pictures on my phone of the occasion, but I do have pictures from the ice cream treat afterwards!


We had a wonderful visit and we so pleased to be invited to be part of this special day!

What makes a car ride faster?

Stickers. Lots of stickers. This was on the way to visit our cousins in Des Moines back in May.

Gemma helps

Here is Gemma helping daddy make dinner for Mother's Day. It is good we have such a dedicated helper!

Valentine love

I borrowed this idea from the internet a, but the kids loved it. Every day in February, I put a new heart on each of the kids' doors with something we love about them.

I'm thinking about doing it next year, but the kids still won't let me take down the ones I out up this year!

It's graduation time!

Tonight is one of my favorite events: graduation night! The college holds a ceremony for the students who have completed their credential in the last year.

I had 7 students participating this year- I am so proud of them!

How Gemma feels

About getting to wear a dance costume to costume night at the dance studio.

Run grandpa!!

How do you say no when this face asks you to run with her?