I'm back!

So I actually got back last night but was tired and decided not to blog, and I didn't take any pictures so that meant I actually have to write something and not just put pictures on here. The lazy me likes to put pictures on here and call it good!

My mom and I had a blast in San Antonio, but I'm afraid I don't know why anyone would ever want to live in Texas...sorry! The humidity is horrible and it actually wasn't that bad when we were there my brother said. I'm just spoiled living in a non-humid state.

So Mike is great. We had fun just talking and eating, and eating, and again eating! For those of you that don't know, my brother Mike is playing minor league baseball in the Padres organization. He is playing for the San Antonio Missions which is the Padres double A team. There triple A team is the Portland Beavers. He is a pitcher and just got moved from being a starter to a reliever. We were hoping to see him pitch, but he ended up pitching the day we left, but he did great so that's all that mattered. But we did see some eventful games. The first night was thirsty Thursday. That means $1 beer, you can make your own assumptions there. The second night we were surrounded by what looked like secret service guys, like seven of them all in full on suits. We were thinking, 'OK we are in Texas is one of the Bush relatives there?' It turns out there were two girls there that were the daughters of someone really important in Mexico. (presidents daughters, or something like that.) And the last night was the best because the drama actually had to do with the game. The game was tied most of the game then the other team got ahead, then we scored 3 or 4 to come back in the lead and the other coach got ticked to say the least. He didn't like a call and started yelling, got kicked out, and then he really started yelling, and helmet got thrown and we all got an exciting game.

It was a good weekend, but now I'm glad to be back with my kids, and Brandon. He is such a good dad to take care of the kids from Thursday morning to Sunday night. I never doubt that he can do it, but I do feel a little bad having him do everything for so many days, but I am extremely grateful for the little break! Thanks honey!!

I'm off

It's 4:30am and I've been up for an hour...ugggg. But the good news is soon I will be in sunny San Antonio. Mom and I are going to visit Mike and watch some baseball. Sunny might be an understatement though, because I think they are have record high temps right now...100 degrees! I might die! Think of my husband this weekend with the kids. He truely is amazing!!!

Happy Late Birthday Brandon

So Brandon's birthday was yesterday, but I ran out of to blog about it...and this will be short.

Brandon you are a wonderful husband and dad. You take care of us, and watch over us. Thank you for loving us so much! We love you, Heidi, Julia and Cole.

As requested by Julia, Brandon is getting a blue cake tonight!

Summertime pictures

How do kids know that putting their underwear on their head is funny. Seriously, were do they learn this stuff!!

Kiersten and Sierra came over and they girls made a tent. They played in the tent for so long!!!!

New Post?!?

So I just realized it's been like 2 weeks since I have posted anything. I feel like life has been a little crazy lately and we have been enjoying it. This weekend was gorgeous and we had a blast outside enjoying the sunshine. This weekend we are going to Brandon's cousin's wedding down in Brookings. We haven't made that road trip in a while so it should be fun!

The kids are doing great. Cole is moving like crazy! And he is so happy moving! He has changed so much this last month or two. He has grown up and has a personality of his own. I say it all the time, he is opposite of Julia in so many ways...but he also is becoming very busy like his sister! He has learned to climb the stairs...and he is fast! (that isn't a good thing!) He can tell us when he is all done eating and when he wants more, and he points at things like he is showing us stuff, or wants things. It's crazy to me that he can already communicate like that. (maybe i just understand better because he is the second child...poor Julia!) Julia is so much fun, and continues to crack us up with the things she says and does. Someday I'll learn to put some movies on here of the kids.

Here's some pictures from Melanie and Jayson's reception. The girls were so stinkin' cute!!!!

Cole makes this funny face all the time, it is random, but that's our boy! It's not the most slimming look.



I love this picture!!! (don't be mad Mel!)

The Wedding

Last weekend we were in Las Vegas for my sister-in-law's wedding. It was beautiful...the wedding and the 90 degrees weather! Here's a bunch of pictures.

Melanie and Jayson Echternach

Aaron and Tiffany: AKA Best man, and Maid of Honor

Schmidt Family

One of the best cakes I have ever tasted!!

The cute couple leaving