A Foxy Friend

Over the past few weeks we have had a new friend coming into our yard to visit us. We first saw the fox one evening at the end of our driveway as we were coming in from a walk. It was not shy at all, and kept coming closer to us.

We saw it again the next night, and brought out some bread for it to eat. It now has been coming in almost every morning and evening to see if we have any treats for it. Blake loves throwing it food. It would be nice if "Boots" (that is what we named him/her, because of the black fur around his/her feet) would stick around this winter and catch the mice that hang by the house!:)

Boys of Summer

We have had some rather 'warm' days this week. The boys were playing on the sand pile one morning this week, and they were VERY dirty. Before bringing them in they stripped down to nothing and played in the sprinkler. One might call this a 'Red-Neck Bath!' Whatever you want to call it, it kept my floors from getting dirty, and the boys loved it!

More Remodeling

We are starting to see more progress with our remodeling project. They have now poured the walls for the garage! They also leveled out all of the dirt that took up 3 HUGE piles in our yard. This week they should start framing the upper level! Stay tuned!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to three AMAZING dads!

5 Years Ago Today

It was 5 years ago today that we said those two simple words. The two words that sometimes mean more than anything else. The two words that have filled our last five years with many memories-- trips, buying our first home, and two beautiful boys. Two words that have also brought us challenges.
As I look back over the past 5 years I will never forget the day that I became your wife. I thank God for the day I met you and for what the future holds for us and our family. I will never forget the day we both said those two simple words, and if asked again today there is no question what I would say-- "I do."

Remodeling Has Begun

Over the past 2 years or so we have been contemplating adding on to our home. This past spring we finalized the plans to add a family room with attached garage underneath! I am very excited about the attached garage! Hopefully our "mice-in-the-car" problems will be over once we park our cars in the attached garage, and I will be thrilled to not have to carry groceries and kids through the snow to get into the house! The project should take about 3 months from start to finish.
Blake and Bennett have been enamored with all of the big trucks and excavators that have been in our yard lately. I will keep posting pictures as the remodeling progresses!

Brewers Game

Randy and I decided early in the week that we really wanted to try to get tickets to this weekend's Brewers game against the St. Louis Cardinals. We were able to get tickets and find someone to watch Blake and Bennett on Saturday. What a great time and game it was! The Brewers beat the Cardinals, which put them that much closer to tying them in the National League standings.
We got to see some Brewers "stars" (Bernie and some of the Sausages) and even got to visit with some of the Brewer players' wives before the game. Prince Fielder's wife, Craig Counsel's wife, and Jonathan Lucroy's wife were all out in the stadium selling raffle tickets! We can't wait to get over for another game soon! GO BREW CREW!

Un'bear'able

Well, they're back! Yes, those black bears that I watch and listen for every spring are back. This is the 3rd time this year that I have seen the bears. These two in particular are a sow and her yearling. The sow, as you can see by the pictures and video, is HUGE! She is just another perfect example of why I don't like Blake playing outside when we are not with him. Randy will hopefully get his bear tag this year and the next time we see one of these two they will be made into a rug :)