The Month of August!

What a busy month August was! We started the month with a trip to Knoblesville to my dad's condo with some friends of ours from Michigan. It was a blast we went into little Nashville Indiana and you would not believe the wineries. Some one told us that it takes over 3 days to make it through them all. Who would of thaught, I just always knew it as the boring flat lands.

Here's Cheryl in the Kitchen.




Here's her crasy hubby Greg. And this was before drinking :)




Here's Gabe trying to seduce me again! HAHA NOT!

Four days later we hit the road again for Gabe's first trip to Chattanooga TN. I spent many of my birthdays her with my Aunt and her family so it was nice to be back after 8 years. We decided to drive so that Gabe could experience the hills, vallies and mountains and the joyous ear popping.

My Cousin Jennifer got married on Look out mountain which was beautiful. Sam and Grace were in the wedding and I spent most of my night chasing Grace because she thaught that is how you dance.

We went to the Chattanooga Aquariam which is absolutely amazing. If you ever go to TN check it out. It is two buildings one with sea and lake and the other is Ocean.

We also spent one day with the kids at the childrens museum which was a blast. After the museum we went to eat at a burger joint which is where I was beyond embarrased but hey if it's gonna happen, it's gonna happen to me. I bet your wondering what happened well let me tell you. My Uncle Chris, my brother Mike, and sister in law Alia were up ahead. They had Sam. Gabe was tagging along and I was walking with Grace. We were walking across 4 lanes of traffic when the light started to change so I told Grace we better run since a bus was coming at us. In front of us was the side walk and beyond that were two older ladies getting in their car as my shorts fell down to my ankles. I had to choose between my nieces hand or my dignity and I chose my niece. I dont know what all the people on the public bus saw but I do know the two old ladies were pointing and laughing. Which is why I will never forget it.

Here's Gabe and Sam making funny faces.

Uncle Chris and Grace in the tunnels.

This was really cool Grace is standing in the middle of a giant bubble maker.

If you look closely the sea turtle is missing his back legs

They had the most beautiful butterfly exhibit.

It's A Nemo fish what can I say.

This was and is my absolute favorite picture of the kids.

Yes I am still a daddies girl.

Mike and Sam just hanging out.

I hate pictures, can you tell?

Here's my sister in law Alia who had just told us the great news that my new niece or nephew is on the way. ( so this was two months ago and we now know my nephew is coming in March. YEAH!)

Here's my Aunt Patty and her son Chris

I dont know if you can see the view behind my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Bob but it was Amazing.

Here's my cousin Josh with his Girlfriend Katie. She caught the bouqet so hopefully their next:)

Here's my Grandpa with his wife Juanita

Finally here is Mr and Mrs Hooper!

A trip to Indy and Ohio

Well, I think it was in the end of May or early June that we went to Ohio to see my family. My Aunt Kathy through a baby shower for my cousin Cyndi( who at the end of July had a beautiful baby boy). It was nice to see my Aunts and my cousins. Being the second oldest is amazing to see how old I really am:)

Here is a picture of (bottom left to right) Me, my mom and my cousin Ericka, on the top row it is my cousin Cyndi, her Mom aka Aunt Joanne and Ericka's mom aka Aunt Kathy.

Here is a picture of Mom and Grandma to be.

When we got back from Ohio which was a two hour drive from Indiana we took my parents to dogs out on the boat for a nice night time ride. RUFF life ha?

It was a nice trip, Gabe stayed home with Zoe and Josie. While I was gone he taught her this.

Yes, that's right he showed her how the toilet paer role spins. And guess who's regretting it every single day. I knew I should by stock in T.P>

Time Flys!

It's hard to believe that the last time I wrote in this blog was over 3 months ago. Were do I start?

I guess with July. Gabe and I celebrated our One year anniversary. He suprised me with a Simma's cheesecake(Good MAN!) and a day of spa treatments and touring parts of Wisconsin.

We were dog and house sitting for my parents that week, while they partied in Switzerland and he surprised me at our house with setting up all the special little momentoms I saved from our wedding day. It was super sweet and a great way to celebrate our first year.

The week before that was the Fourth of July, Rich, Becky, Gaven and the pups came to stay. It was fun having 6 dogs, four adults and a munchkin in one house. :)

Gaven's first Fourth of July

Josie's blue face after she ran through Josh's yard and found the remains of blue sulfate from the smoke bomb.

The rest of the month just kept flying by. By the end of July I had set my mind and decided to go back to school!

On that note back to homework I will update you all on the month of August and the Josie stories as soon as I can.

A month with Josie

I can't believe we have hadJosie for a month already. In this last month she has bonded with Zoe and Zoe has amazingly took on a big sis, protective side. She has taught her how to play tug a war, how to cuddle and how to not get stepped on by the big dogs.

At her first vet appointment she was 4lbs 3 oz now she is 5 lbs and my holly terror

Zoe tolerates alot. Josie's new favorite thing is to grab hold of Zoe's tail when Zoe is not giving her enough attention.

Gabe has taught Josie how to take all the TP, which the first day I saw it was quit funny.

My new favorite word's are No, drop it, Leave Zoe alone and Stop eating the aunts.

All in all she is a great addition to our family, even with getting up twice a night for bathroom runs, crying till we pick her up and all the cuddling. She has also found her spot in our bed.

Maggie and Maxie are getting along well with her too, or at least tolerating her.

We have had a few visitors that came to meet Josie. Here is Aunt Julie and Jenni with the new munchkin.

Josie's first bath. She now gets one almost every day, she loves to get into everything.

I hope you all get to meet her soon.

Our New Furry Family Member!

Friday night when I was at work I saw an add, for a cockapoo puppy. I could not help think this dog was adorable. When I called Gabe he said ok lets go look. So Saturday morning we got up and drove to Wausau ( which by the way is a beautiful area). We were not sure if we were really going to buy a puppy but when we met this little pup we fell in love. So here is our new little girl, Josie.
Zoe, Maxie and Maggie all were absolutely wonderfull with her. Maxie took on her normal mother roll, Maggie the whatever, and Zoe actually has been taking on a big sister roll. She watches her when they are outside and other dogs or people are around but still needs Zoe time with mom and dad.
Last night Maggie tried to sit on my lap when I was on the floor and almost squishe Josie, other than that everybody is doing good so far.
She is a very smart puppy she actually whines and sits by our feet when she needs to go potty. And while my mom was watching her last night she figured out the stairs and going up the ramp by my parents bed.

She was born on March 1st, so she share's my niece Grace and my best friend Rich's birthday.



Here she is at Grandma's house, out cold, long day.

We took Zoe and Josie for a long walk and she was out cold, actually they both were.

Gabe has a cooking partner. We forgot what it is like to have a little dog. We have had to learn how to step slowly incase there is fur ball there.

I love how the ball is the size of her head.

We can't wait for you all to meet her!

The Weekend of Babyshowers.

Saturday was findally Becky's shower. It is hard to believe we were planning this since November. It turned out Great. I survived even though I still wasnt feeling good and the food all looked so good. But hey atleast I didn't gain from all the eating :)
The weekend before the shower Gabe and I went over by Ryan and Michelle's house and Michelle helped me and showed me how to make a diaper cake. I think it turned out great. Thanks Michelle :)


We also spent more time with the kids Saturday night and then on Sunday we went to Aaron and Krista's Baby shower. Gabe and Aaron kept debating on getting real cigars instead they went for the chocolate one;s covered in foil. Way healtier :)

Jenni, Jonelle & Momma


Me, Momma and Kristy ( she is Becky's best friend that helped to do the baby shower)



Here's is Becky and Me



Here is Aarons Shower. His Mom and Sister did a great Job.

I am such a luckey and proud aunt :)

BABIES! Becky, Cole and Julie.

Becky and Jonelle. Jonelle was trying to get him to kick :)

Over all it was a great weekend. Totally exhausting but I got to see all the people I love this weekend.