July 16

Photo #1: Gotta love this picture and the way Gramma Markee is watching Emily.  I love spending time with them together.  :) 

Photos #2 & #3: Emily and I hung out with Jenny and Russell today.  We had a good time (despite Em's bad attitude at times).  I think all of the traveling has gotten to her...poor girl.  

Anyway, I love the picture of us snapping and pointing, trying to get the toddlers' attention, all for the sake of one decent photo.  :)  I'm sure some other moms can relate...

Photo #4: Also, the photo of Russ approaching Em while she was sitting in the chair...?  Hm.  Well, Jenny had said "Russ, why don't you go give Emily a kiss?"  and Russell went over (a good, sweet obedient little boy) then I snapped this photo and two seconds later Em whipped her arm back and smacked Russ in the face. [sigh]  Where did I go wrong?! Oh sweet little (abusive) Emily... we do have quite a bit to work on!

Photo #5: Last but not least, I got to see Chris, Amy, Amy's parents and BABY ELLA!  What a beautiful family!

What a beautiful day :)

July 15

Wednesday.

...on the road again...

this time it's taking us to Iowa City :)

July 14

Tuesday.

We spent most of today in Sioux Falls with Steve, Davee, Austin and Tate.  Around dinner time we drove to Luverne to have dinner with Grandma Shirley and then drive around Luverne, seeing the Courthouse, downtown, the cemetery and more.  We had a nice visit and then kept going on our way back to Orange City again.... places to go... people to see... :)

July 13

Em bathing at her cousins' house

Pete and Tate

Tater Tot and Em

Cousin Austin

All three cousins at the park :)

July 12

Sunday.

We met Pete's family today at the Twins game.  It was the mascot game which was fun.  Afterwards we went to Paul and Laura's new place and made dinner.  After dinner we all went to Steve and Davee's hotel for a swim.  Good times with the Connells.  :)

July 11

Happy 5 year Anniversary to us!  

[Can you believe it has already been FIVE years?!?]

Hmm.  No real photos for today.  I do that a lot...on days that I really enjoy, especially if they're relaxing, I just completely forget to take a picture.  Oh well.  Maybe when I have a chance I'll scan and upload a photo from our wedding day.  :) In the meantime, here's the Radisson we're staying at in the Nicollet Mall (Minneapolis)

Last night we went out to the Dakota for dinner and jazz.  

Today we went to Sabai Body Temple and had couples massages.  Wow was that great!

I miss our baby girl, but am really enjoying spending time with my babe!

July 10

Today we left Emily with Pete's parents and headed up to Minneapolis just the two of us!