Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all you Dads and Grandpas! To those in our family, thank you for all the times you're there to talk and listen to us, to support us, and to encourage us. We have so many great memories of fun times with you! We love you!

Allie with her Dad, Pete

B's step-dad, Bill

Allie with her Grandpa, Russ

Parties and Parade Fun!

This weekend, we were busy enjoying parties and a parade! Over the course of the weekend, we went to 3 graduation parties of some of B's cousins in the Minneapolis area. It's hard to believe it's been 10+ years since we were at that stage! But it was a great time for celebrating. Then Sunday, we went back through Willmar before we headed home. We got to see Cayden for a while too while we were there! Then Sunday evening was a parade in Benson, MN where the Willmar Marching Band performed. B's brother and sister (Brad and Sara) did an awesome job!!

Sara and B
Uncle B walking with Cayden

Cayden watching down the street, waiting for the parade to start

The Fergus Falls band was there too!

It was hard to get a good picture on Sunday of the Willmar band, but I'll be sure to post better pictures in a couple weeks. We're going to 2 more parades of theirs at the end of the month! I love marching band!! Ah memories...

Daisy!

I thought it was about time that our kitty Daisy got her own post on our blog here. She's full of personality and in my unbiased opinion, the cutest cat ever. :) A funny story of her recent antics...we tied a catnip toy of hers to a string on this blue post you see in the picture below. She's normally energetic before playing with this catnip toy, but then here's the aftereffect...

Take note of the back paw on her kitty

bed to help keep her stabilized. Ha!

Here's a picture of her in one of her new favorite spots lounging on the front step. (The picture is a bit grainy because this picture was taken through our bay window which has a screen on it! Oh well!)

I just had to include this picture too because

she's sitting in a normal pose for her, but

such an awkward pose for most cats...for most

cats who are likely more refined and lady-like

than our pretty little Daisy. Haha!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Happy Birthday Grandma! It's Allie's Grandma's birthday today! Besides being who I was named after (She's Alice... I'm Allison), she's one of the most special people in my life. Grandma, you are a true joy to us and we wish you a day filled with special moments and wonderful memories. We Love You! Hope you all enjoy a few pictures I found to share of my beautiful Grandma!

Grandma with Grandpa - I've always loved this picture of them

Looking back with the whole family a few years

One of the rare moments when Grandma actually

let us make her be first in the dinner line. Haha!

Another cute one with Grandpa!

To the Park!

This past weekend, I went for a walk with my sister (Carrie) and nephew (Christopher) to a playground close to our house. Christopher chose to push his stroller instead of using it for its usual purpose...for him to ride in it! He really enjoyed the big slide and also a look-out window. Take note of his curly hair full of static in the window picture! Ha! Enjoy the pictures!