Joseph at Easter

Am wondering why I only have a picture of one child. The others must have not been listening and I gave up. Next year :)

Ryan's Mother / Son 2nd grade Bookclub

Parks, Hughes, Shudak, Genereux, Gronstall, Narmi, Eickholt, Heisterkamp, and Wright

First activity and book of the year. The boys decided on Old Yeller. We toured Tulley's Kennel and then headed to Hector's for the boys to discuss the book over supper and the mom's to supervise :) Was a great time. We are now on our 2nd book, Diary of a Whimpy Kid.

Aiden's new pet

The kids loved this. Thanks Jacque.

Dad's bdy dinner

Happy Birthday Dad!! Dinner at Johnny's was fun. Can't wait until next year.

Mardi Gras Holy Rosary

Always have a great time at Mardi Gras. Thanks Jen!!

Saying goodbye at the airport

Cousins!!

Ava, Ella, Joseph and Ryan

Ryan's 8th Bdy

Getting ready to load up and take the boys home.

Ryan's 8th Bdy Sleepover

This was only the beginning of the night. It's great birthdays come around once a year :)

Decoration table at gmas

Ryan and Kaleb

2009 SA Football Finals at UNI Dome

Ryan, Bennett and Ryan G cheering for their Falcons.

Coburn showing of his $10 prize posession.

The boys swimming at the hotel pool the night before and playing a little football.

The A team. Allison Narmi and Ava enjoying some time without the arm floaties.

Saint Albert 2009 State Football Champions

Sam, Ryan, Jake and Ryan G at the hotel pool.

We definitely know we have our hands full in upcoming years.

The 2nd grad boys with their game faces on. :)

Fall 2009 Grandmas

The kids with their Great Grandma Hughes. She was quite a lady.

Grandma Robin enjoying quality time with Joesph while we slept over in Cedar Rapids. thanks mom. xoxo They both missed each other dearly the days following.

Joseph on the train ride during the river city round up

Halloween 2009

Joseph and Cooper cheering on their older sisters during a soccer game.

Joseph flash forward about 13 years!!

The kids enjoying 2009 Halloween.

River City Round Up 2009

Ava was diggin their outfits :)

Joseph wanted to kiss the chickens, Ava was advising him not to.

I think we should have had our boots on. A few droppings here and there.

Fall 2009

The kids helping in the combine this past fall. Joseph especially loved riding in the tractor with Dad and Ryan was quite the little helper to Uncle Bernie.

Jake and Joseph became quite the buddies this fall. Can't wait to see you again soon!! xoxo

Ryan had quite the fall with the few chances he got to drive the 4 wheeler with us.