Dan's Graduation

Dan graduated from elementary to day along with his good friend DuMont Theis. We followed the celebration at school with a Blizzard to share and Artic Freezes.

Rick's Recital

May 29th was Rick's 1st guitar Recital. He did such an awesome job, he makes a momma proud. He played Yankee Doodle Dandy and Ode to Joy.

A. Attached or Single: Attached.
B. Best Friend: Dan
.C. Cake or Pie: Cake 75 % of the year, if it's moist. But once Fall hits, it's all about pie.
D. Day of Choice: Saturday It's the day my family is together
E. Essential Item: Tools.
F.Flavor of Ice Cream: Chocolate Chip
G. Gummy Bears or Worms: No thank you.
H. Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA. I was brought home from the hospital to the same home I left when I went to college. (and my parents continue to live there)
I. Indulgences: My Monte Carlo It brings me joy
J. January or July: July! It's warm !And I Love fireworks!!!
K. Kids: 3 boisterous boys
L. Last movie I saw in a theater: Horton hears a Who M. Musician: I enjoy singing
.N. Number of siblings: 4 sisters, 3 brothers
O. Orange or Apples: Oranges if they are ripe and juicy. But not too juicy.
P. Phobias or Fears: claustrophobic
Q. Quote: "Insanity quote on my blog" - R. Reasons to smile: puffy clouds in blue skies, tree leaves glittering in the sunshine, children singing, laughter, expressions of kindness, the list can go on and on......
S. Season: Fall in Iowa. Lots of beautiful colors and crunchy leaves.T.
Tag 4: Whomever happens to be interested
U. Unknown fact about me:
V. Vegetarian or oppressor of Animals: Oppressor of Animals?!? Seriously? I do enjoy meat, but I wouldn't call myself an oppressor. Did PETA write this question?
W. Worst Habit- Smoking.
X. X-rays or Ultrasounds: no preference
Y. Your favorite Food: manicotti
Z. Zales or Claires: I usually buy at the cheap stores, but if I could afford it, I would definitely upgrade.
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4th St Cruise

Our annual trip to the 4th st Cruise. We found lots of cool cars. We were juswt sorry we didn't run into the penticoff's as planned. We left to early to head to Epworth.

The Concert

Little Dan had a concert last night. Where he did 4 songs and a duet
on the drums. Then he did 4 more songs singing. And a superb job he did!

Happy Mother's Day

The Boys made me Cinnamon rolls and brought me roses and a blender. It was a great day we made homemade chicken noodle soup. I have quite the chefs in my home.

The Greatest Show on Earth

After a nice drive to Dubuque. Eddie Ray proclaimed it was the Greatest Show On Earth. They were in Awe! It was awesome. Dad even loved it, I had no idea how drawn my husband was to the Circus.