Summertime Sweetness

The summers in Wisconsin are heaven. Our family has developed a new summer hobby, which lets us experience this season at a whole new level. We pack lunches and spend the whole day going down stream. Even with five kids, its amazing to us how quiet and peaceful the world seams when your on the surface of the water.

Seth's Baptism

Seth was baptized in August. Grandma and Bapa, Uncle Bart and Aunt Janna, and Great Aunt Marlene all came from a far. We had a wonderful week. Seth was so excited to be baptized. It was a special day. After the baptism, we had an Open House at our home. The house was full and it couldn't have been a more perfect day. We love you Seth and are so proud of the good boy that you are.

More Remodel Pictures

Home Improvements

As you know, Heath works in Nebraska and is home every other weekend. The separation is so very hard, yet necessary at this time. We started remodeling our home a couple years ago. It has really been a project of passion. We have scraped and textured ceilings, tiled floors, wired in new lighting, removed what seems like miles of wallpaper, textured walls, new interior doors, baseboard and crown moldings throughout the house. Heath gutted the kitchen and hung new cabinets. He also built the counter top around the perimeter of the kitchen. I tiled the back splash and floor, sewed curtains, painted, etc. We have really enjoyed this project, but more than ever look forward to moving on in life to live under one roof again. We have been apart for one and a half years. We'll keep you posted on our future plans.

Nick's Eagle Scout Project

Hello Everyone. I so rarely spend time on the computer, but I thought I would make a few posts. For Nick's Eagle Scout Project, in Boy Scouts of America, he chose to send fifty care packages to soldiers who are overseas for the holidays. He is a very patriotic kid, and needless to say, his dad and mom are proud of him. He raised over $2000, $600 of which went toward the shipping. His volunteers filled boxes and filled out the shipping forms. The post office told us that his 50 boxes would be the biggest shipment to the military this season at that office. Huge undertaking, huge success. Once again, mom and dad are so proud.