Branson

We just got back from spending some time in Branson with my parents and siblings. This is what Munchkin did most of the trip down there.

Once we got there we rode the Ducks. Here's Munchkin waiting with Grandpa and Grandma.

Waiting with Mommy and Auntie D.

Using his Quaker.

Driving the Duck with Grandpa.

The next day we went to Silver Dollar City.

We rode the train.

Watching the train robbers.

Milking a cow.

Several afternoons we went swimming. Here he is with Auntie D.

Swimming with Grandma.

Me and my Munchkie

Munchkin loved to dance to the music that was playing at the pool.

One day Granpa and Grandma took Munchkin to the Dinosaur museum.

Our view from our cabin, the Sight and Sound Theater where you can see the musical Noah's Ark.

More of the theater.

One evening we all went to see the show. It was fantastic and Munchkin loved all the animals. He still asks us, "Where'd Noah go?"

We took Munchkin to the Butterfly Palace while the boys went golfing.

Chasing some birds.

Our last night Grandpa gave Munchkin a much needed haircut.

Our last night we spent time snuggling with my brother, SIL and Baby K while picking out a mural for the nursery.

Just can't seem to get it done

For some reason I just can't seem to keep up on this blogging thing. It could be because Munchkin is so big now that he needs someone to play with him. Maybe it is because he is so verbal now that he tells me to "stop playing on the computer", or "stop washing the dishes" and tells me to "come over here and sit down!"

Most days I don't even turn the computer on anymore. I have pictures and videos of Munchkin piling up that I need to get on here, but how am I supposed to do that when I don't even check my email every day!

I really am going to start putting more effort into it. I have to go back to why I started blogging in the first place. I want this blog to be a place where Munchkin to come to years from now and see how God has blessed his life so abundantly every day. I want it to be used to teach him what is really important in life and a place he can fondly remember his growing up years.

I had a birthday this week and on that day I really missed my Grandma Brandfield. I missed getting a card from her in the mail and getting my birthday phone call. Grandma was another huge reason I started my blog. She journaled every day. I loved that about her.

These roses remind me of her.

We have rose bushes planted right outside our dining room windows. Grandma always had roses and would frequently have some in a small vase in the house. I love that Hubby picks our roses for me and puts them in a small vase. It brightens my day and reminds me of Grandma.

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I had MOPS Bible study on my birthday and when I got home this is what my driveway looked like. Sorry I didn't get it all in one picture.

I called Brandi (Mason's mom) and sure enough, she, Mason and the two girls she watches during the day decorated the driveway for me! I loved it!

Even though Grandma may not be around to wish me Happy Birthday I still have so many people in my life who spoil me!

Baby Kemerling

My brother and his wife are expecting their first on September 28th. Munchkin is about to get a huge lesson in sharing! Ha! Welcome Baby Kemerling. We can't wait to meet you!!!

Colorado!!!

Finally! I know, I know. I've been enjoying being back in the warm sunshine and blossoming spring. I've been enjoying myself too much to sit at a computer. At last, here are some pictures from our trip to Colorado. Munchkin did great. We didn't have to make any extra stops for him on the 13 hour drive. He also stayed healthy! Yea! And he slept well out there! Praise Jesus! Enjoy the pics!

Grandpa and Munchkin ready to play in the snow behind our condo one day after skiing.

All bundled and ready to play!

Behind our condo there was a golf course. It was covered with snow when we were there and made for some fun playing. But the sledding wasn't so great. Here's Grandpa pulling Munchkin in the sled.

Everyone watching us from the condo.

This is Munchkin's cousin Gabe. He celebrated his first birthday while we were out there. Here he is sledding with his mommy.

Me, Munchkin, Hubby

Granpa, Munchkin, Grandma

The cousins. Only the beginning of their times together in the snow.

Copper Mountain.

Beautiful Colorado.

Where we stayed. Our home away from home.

Some of the slopes right by our condo.

Snow angels with Grandma!

Munchkin helping blow up balloons for Gabe's birthday party.

In one condo there was this drum that was in a spot that appeared you would put an ottoman. It was a hit with the littles.

Everyone singing to Gabe!

Beautiful boys playing with balloons :)

Hubby and I went skiing together, just the two of us, Easter morning. So fun! Here we are on top of the mountain.

Grandma and Uncle BJ took Munchkin to the Easter Egg Hunt they were having in Center Village on Easter morning. Munchkin found a pile in the snow and went to town!

Meeting the Easter Bunny. Munchkin wasn't so sure at first. He was excited to see him, but only from a distance. This pictures took some coaxing from Grandma.

One day after everyone got off the slopes, Hubby, Munchkin and Grandma went tubing. Here they are getting ready to go down the hill, or mountain I should say.

Whee! Hubby said Munchkin laughed the whole way down every time.

At the bottom. Time to go back up and do it again!

Munchkin had it made. He got pulled in the tube the whole time.

Pausing for a quick photo.

My two favorite guys! Aren't they cute?!?

After a hard day of playing, Grandpa reading a story to Munchkin before bedtime.