Patrick just got back from a fun filled week at Scout camp.  I had NO IDEA I would miss him so much!!!  I am so glad he is back safe and sound!!  Love ya most!!!

Happy birthday Braxton!!!

We hope you have a super duper day!!!  Love ya!!!  

Baby A & Baby B have arrived!!!!!

The pictures look a little scary but they are holding their own!!!  Nate says they have minimal assistance today.  They tipped the scales at 4 lbs & 3 lbs 10 oz!!  That is Nate's wedding ring by the little guy's hand!  Hopefully - they will have real names soon - ones that rock!!  :D  Jill was amazing and Nate is bubbling over!!!  The babies are BEAUTIFUL!!!!

We love you guys!!!

Happy Fourth of July!!!!
As Gaylen can tell you - I am a total sucker for the Fourth of July. Other than the Christmas season, it is my absolute favorite holiday. I think that comes from many many things. I remember seeing my Grandpa's eyes fill with tears when the flag started the parade. I remember watching the parade from Grandma's porch and going to the cheesy carnival with my cousins, hamburgers cooked by the Lions. They are all happy memories. I still get choked up when I see the flag at the beginning of a parade or when I hear a patriotic song. I believe we live in a choice land, a land designed by our Maker. I am so proud to be an American. May God bless it and those fighting to keep it free.

Whatever it takes....

Brenna is pretty picky - she doesn't like to eat many things.  I figured a way to get her to eat pasta (Ok, so the credit actually goes to Gramma!  THANKS MOM!!!)  Two words - SLURPING CONTEST.  Funny thing is...she wins most every time.  Even Wyatt & Dad got in on the fun!!  Patrick thought he was too cool but I did catch him grinning once or twice!!  (You thought I missed that, didn't you, son?)  We had a pretty fun time and Brenna ate two serving of "clean noodles" (spaghetti with no sauce!:)  WOW!!