We Remember

It's so hard to believe that 9-11 happened six years ago already. I was listening to radio bits this morning from recordings of the 911 calls from the people trapped inside the two towers after the first plane hit, then bits of live coverage when they saw the second plane hit. I'm sure just like the rest of you, tears started flowing and goosebumps started rising. Our hearts go out to every husband, wife, mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandparent and anyone else who lost their lives or lost someone they loved that day. We will never forget...

Lake Fun w/ the Hosford Fam

While they were up for the big surprise party (see allllllll those details below!), Austin and I took Dan, Tracy, Gracie and Lauren for their first Townline Lake boat experience, and Maddie and Kellie came along too (both had already been on the lake!). Mom and Grandma stayed behind. The girls went swimming, splashed around and ate snails (well, Gracie did...Haha!). We had so much fun with you all and can't wait to do it again soon!! :)

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday we had a surprise party for Mom Bibler on her 50th birthday!!! We had her friends and family come from all over (many from out of town or out of state!). Brogan, Jordan and I drove her up to the lake blindfolded where everyone was waiting, and when we took off the blindfold and....SURPRISE!! She claims to have known nothing, so she says she was truly caught off guard. Happy birthday to you, Mama Bibs!! Here's to 50 more...:)

Gracie's First Trip to the Zoo!!!

Austin and I were so thrilled that we got to tag along for Gracie's first ever zoo visit, just like we did for Maddie!!! :) Gracie loved all the animals and was wide awake up until the bitter end. The animals sure wore her out!! We were there for a good 3+ hours!! Dan and Tracy, "Papa" Carlson (Tracy's dad) and Austin and I all went and had a blast on a beautiful, memorable day! Thanks for letting Aunt KK and Uncle Aukin tag along, Dan, Tracy and Gracie! :)