Tumbling Class Photo

Here is the photo that was taken for Katelynn's Tumbling Class.

Yes, all of us parents think it's a terrible picture, everyone else thinks it's quite funny.

Here is Katelynn's single shot picture, I do like how this one turned out.

Katelynn's Big News

I have very big news to share with everyone, I am going to be a Big Sister! I am so excited, I am already putting my ear up to mommy's belly (she says is sticking out already, but I'm not so sure) and try to listen for my baby. Daddy has been asking me if it's going to be a boy or a girl baby and I just tell him "it's a little baby Dad". My mommy will be 8 weeks this coming Sunday and we got to see our first ultrasound picture from her Dr.'s appt. today, it didn't look like much to me and I told mommy that the little circle in the picture will get bigger. Mommy's due date is February 8th, (I'm pretty happy that it's not around my birthday because I don't want anyone stealing my thunder or my cake!) I am going to have some issues with sharing my crib though (even though I haven't used it forever), because it's mine, but I did overhear mommy telling daddy that I was going to get some bunk beds, so that might be fun too, we'll have to wait and see!

I hope this news finds everyone well, daddy and I just left mommy home all alone tonight and are driving the corvette to Minnesota, I am so excited to go and see all my grandparents, I hope the ride isn't too long and daddy let's me watch lots of movies on my portable DVD player!

Riley's Homecoming

Hello to all! Just a quick note to let everyone know that Riley was discharged from the NICU yesterday afternoon. He weighed in at 5 pounds 1.1 ounces and was maintaining his temperature at 98 degrees. He is eating well...about 2-3 ounces at a time which is amazing considering he was only eating 1 teaspoon two weeks ago. So, we are very happy and feel blessed to have him home with us. Although, I think he misses all the pretty nurses at the NICU giving him so much attention!!I will try to send more pictures out soon! Thanks for all the warm wishes!

Tonah

Nickel and Diming Us

The airlines have now figured out another way to charge us. Last month when we went on vacation we were only aloud to bring one bag each without being charged extra (our car seat did not count towards this, thank goodness). Now the rumors are true and we will be paying each way to check bags, see the new note from United Airlines.

Before your next trip with us, we would like you to know about changes to our checked baggage policy and revised fees for excess, overweight, over sized baggage and special items, effective for travel on or after August 18, 2008. If you purchase a United Economy® ticket on or after June 13, 2008 for travel on or after August 18, 2008, a $15 service fee will apply, each way, to check your first piece of baggage. This fee applies to travel within the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada.

I'm not sure that I am liking all these changes, another rumor because of the gas prices will be charging people their ticket prices based on their weight, because heavier set people cause the plane to use more gas - I would like to see how that one would pass through the public comments.

BBQ Days in Johnstown

Katelynn had a fun packed Saturday. It was BBQ Days in Johnstown and her Tumbling Class had a float in the parade. Katelynn and her little friends were so cute and they did really good sitting and waving flags and watching the parents throw candy to the other kids. After the parade they had their tumbling class in the park, the coaches needed to be a little more prepared I think for the chaos of this, hopefully next time they will have it a little more planned out on who is watching the kids and equipment and who is manning their booth and talking to interested parents.

Katelynn (Doesn't she looke like a cheerleader!)

Trey and Katelynn

Trey, Katelynn and Hailie on the float.Bribing them with candy & suckers to stay on the float until it started.
Taryn, Rhonda, Jill and baby Taydem

Introducing Riley Michael Dickhaus

New Nephew

So, as many of you have heard I have a new nephew in Fargo! He was born on Tuesday, May 27th, 2008. My mom flew home that night, just in the nick of time! As soon as they settle on a name I will let everyone know, they have narrowed it down to a possible one today, right now we are calling him "baby D". He was born 6 weeks early, but is doing really well, mom is doing good to - now we need to have the baby shower and get them some baby stuff! I will also post some pictures as soon as Jeff sends me some.

Congratulations Jeff & Tonah!

5 Years of Marriage

Here are a few pictures from our 5 year anniversary, May 3rd. We went out to eat and exchanged gifts and then met up with our neighbors for a few beers and a little friendly bowling competition, it was a great time.

Dan got a new watch.

I got new diamond earings!

Dan, Taryn, Ryan and Sarah

Congratulations Lindsay!

2008 Graduate Lindsay Reichel

Hail

Here is a picture of the hail that hit our house and the backyard. Of course for our day off today it ends up being only 50 degrees outside, what a bummer, and that also brought some more hail to our neighborhood.

Tornado Blows Through Neighboring Town

A massive tornado ravaged Northern Colorado on Thursday, killing at least one person, injuring 13, and destroying dozens of homes and farms as it ripped a 35-mile swath that cut directly through Windsor.

The tornado was three-quarters of a mile wide and had estimated wind speeds of at least 158 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

They stated the tornado was 3 miles from Milliken. My mom is in town visiting from Minnesota and had called me at work and said our entire backyard was white with baseball size hail balls, it's been a little crazy. Dan's truck was outside and has some serious hail damage and we need to have our house looked at to see if there is any major damage to the roof and shingles, but all in all we still have a house and we are all safe. Pleasantly surprised the insurance company has been on top of things and very understanding about the entire ordeal and has been calling all morning setting up appts. and estimates and re-assuring us that everything is going to be good again, (I hope they are giving this plus some to any of the resident in Windsor who have entirely lost their homes). We didn't have electricity last night (but we do have a generator that was on), but a neighbor called as I was leaving for work this morning and said power had been restored, so maybe when we feel safe to turn the computer back on at home I will get some pictures attached. A couple are attached from a local website.

Sanibel Island, Florida!

Here is a quick slide show of a couple pictures from our vacation in Florida. Katelynn was amazing on this trip, she did so well. We are all excited to go back some day!

See Me Run

Here is Katelynn's favorite part of Tumbling class.

Beach Ready

Okay, I cut the hair, got my summer look going on and I am ready for the beach! We leave next Monday. I am a list maker, so, tomorrow I will be scavenging the Internet for the perfect packing list for myself, Dan & Katelynn and will start to slow but surely be packing and planning for the rest of the week!

Random Pictures

I have been battling a sinus infection since last Friday and finally went to the doctor today to get some drugs, I am praying they kick in tonight and the headache will go away. My house is in dismay from leaving it up to Dan and Katelynn to keep it clean. Here are some random pictures that I've taken with the new digital camera.


We are counting down the days to vacation - 11 days, we can't wait to be sitting on the beach!

Me and Katelynn

Katelynn on the high beam
Trying on our new swimsuit for the beach
Saturday morning breakfast!
Dan getting irritate with me taking pictures! Ha Ha