family camp

what to you do with 5 kids under the age of 7 during the summer?

CAMP

we had another great weekend away at Gun Lake with my sister's family

the kids enjoyed playing with each other...actually elle loved having kids to play with and olivia, garrett and sometimes ryan enjoyed "watching" a little one.

it is so much fun to see the kids play together and enjoy the experience of camping

helping daddy set up camp

what else are cousins good for???

goofing around with...of course

the little girls hanging out on the bike ride

evidence of a fun day at the BEACH

heading out on a hike

POP goes the weasel

we enjoyed a quick visit with jeff, emily, micah and aj at the near by ice cream store

elle ready to leave another great weekend of camping

here's to next year's camping experience with a 21/2 year old and an 8 month old

camping with friends

thanks gang for a great first camping trip of the summer

we had fun just hanging out spite the rain

ashley the ultimate babysitter

the kiddies at breakfast

still playing even when it's raining

the girls taking a turn at splitting the wood for our campfire

good job girls...way to get your frustration out

daddy and elle taking a turn

we had a blast just hanging with friends around the fire and loved having all the kids around. can't wait for the next small group camping trip

now unto the laundry and the repacking for next weekend's trip with my sister and her family

summer {fun}

summer never seems to get old

it has been so much fun having the summer to just hang with elle

she is at such a fun age and is excited about EVERYTHING

she loves water so the beach has been a blast this year and surprisingly she is much calmer if it's just me taking her...thank goodness. if daddy is with us she has NO FEAR and runs right in knowing he's going to get her. it has been fun to see her enjoy gramps and grams pool as well. she loves to gather the fish, dump them out, gather again, and of course repeat.

i have to say i don't even know how i'm going to do it all next year with a water loving 2 1/2 year old and 8 month old. it will be crazy but as always {fun}

it's just the season of life right now and i wouldn't change it for anything

this past week elle and i had a chance to hang out with my mom for a few days visiting the sights around town. elle loved showing her all the fun stuff she can do and how independent she is. it's fun to watch her grow and learn.

here's to you babe...6 amazing years

6 years of marriage

9 years of being each other's lives

3 years of dating

1 amazing wedding

3 houses

2 cities

6 different jobs

1 playful pup

1 adorable daughter

1 son on the way

countless adventures and memories

and...

who knows what God has planned for us, but no matter what i'm glad it's with you.

you are an amazing husband, father, and best friend. i love spending each day with you and look forward to what lies ahead of us. i can't put into words how much you mean to me but that you make me a better person. you are calm, supportive and challenging. thank you for all you do to show me your love.

i love you josh!

6 years - iron & candy

each year we have fun giving gifts that go along with the traditional anniversary gifts

so this year was no different, it was perfect since {candy} was on the list

one of our favorites... gummies

here's a little peek at all the goodies

a josh special...pink gerber daisies from the wedding bouquet ever anniversary

even though i know he's going to get them i still love them

sometimes it's the simple things that mean the most

we'll be 80 and he'll still get pink gerber daisies on our anniversary

looking forward to a fun dinner date soon

but i have to say the McDonald's dinner on our anniversary with elle was rather fitting

here's to many more years honey

yummy rasberries

we heart camping...with a camper!

we're taking a trip, and on this trip we're taking a...

1. 1 1/2 year old spunky little girl

2. tub full of yummy food

3. a bag full of beach toys

and...

a CAMPER!

ellington help us wash up the camper for the big trip

she loved the suds more than actually scrubbing with them!

all ready to go...

don't forget the s'mores!!

what's up dock?

"what's up dock?"

introducing little {AJ}

Andrew Jeffery Dock

June 18, 2010

8 lbs. 8 oz.

20 inches

we are so excited to finally meet you little AJ

it has been so much fun watching our families grow

your family is very dear to us and we can't wait to enjoy the fun memories we'll share with you

you are a sweet little boy and in for a lot of fun with your older brother micah

soon you'll have a little playmate come october

congrats jeff and emily

we love you guys and your sweet, sweet boys