good to be home

Josh and I had a busy week without seeing each other (first Josh was gone to the cities and then I went to IL for business trip) so it is good to be home again!

First thing on the agenda . . . get a pontoon ride in.


This morning we went on . . .


Did you know that Detroit Lakes. . .
* Had the world's smallest gas station - it measured 3 1/2' by 4'.
* The Graystone building use to be 4 seperate buildings but now it's one.
* The Norby's Building has 4 layers of brick facade.
* The Public Library was built in 1911 with funds from wealthy business tycoon Andrew Carnegie.
* In 1950 there were TEN car dealerships in town.

It was a little cooler than expected, but luckily we have lots of very random clothing thrown in the car. Josh was a trooper, he gave up all of his extra so I could tolerate the wind and cooler temperature.

Running around . . .

the city park & beach with my shades on

and not a care in the world!!!

Morning Routine

Audrey displaying great hygiene.

BrUshY, bRusHy!!

Audrey says, "now YOU brush!"

Mother's Day was another Sunday on the farm with the Hochgraber family.

Mommy slept in - what a great present!

Grandma H found some fun toys at a co-worker's & Audrey sat still just long enough to take a couple pictures!

Happy Birthday to . . .

the best daycare provider. . .

PATTY

Today is Patty's birthday and her family threw her a SUPRISE party and we were lucky to attend.

Still reading to the kids on her day off :)

Our little Pumpkin . . .

When Audrey was just a baby we called her pumpkin, but now a toddler, we can call her peanut, like my dad STILL calls me or Amy Bean.

We went to her 15 month check up and everything is great -

developing right on track & tall and thin.

21 lb - 20 percentile

31 " - 70 percentile

Random Pics

Our little camper! Audrey has her own little getaway. If she gets in trouble, look for this in the front yard...

We are starting the summer projects in APRIL!!! We are resurfacing the dock. It didn't start off pretty, but at least no one will fall through or receive splinters.

FORE, Audrey's starting to swing at the ball.


AJ's first bike ride. Josh and I switched pulling, he gave me the big hills!

Weekend of R&R

We had a great weekend at home! Nothing too exciting, but a number of fun little pictures.

AJ signs "all done" she now knows please, thank you, more, bed time & is working on "all done."
AJ tickling Carter, Josh turned 31 and needed help blowing out the candle!!



AJ makes a tractor noise, Dillon & AJ, AJ in jail

AJ likes to tap, tap, tap the fuel tank - strange, new trick - tossing wiffle balls, still helping daddy rake leaves

drawing pretty pictures & daddy's dirty gloves - we got the dock in today, soon the boat :)

Bath Time

It's always fun to give Audrey a bath. Just a few fun pictures. She likes to line the toys up and "count" them.

Easter Weekend

Dad & AJ raking some leaves - we were bad in the fall and didn't get to all of them. Then AJ got a little tired and came in to read some books.


On to the farm

FORE. . . . Grandpa Hooch will make AJ a golfer with a set her own size.


G & G saved a number of toys that Josh played with when he was a little boy.

Taking a break after sunrise service.