Monday, January 30, 2012

The best hugger in town

She gives the best hugs, I swear! ;)




My little helper!


Iowa City in January

Last week we traveled to Iowa City for a few days. We were able to meet up with our good friends, the Beimers and the Kallemeyns. Here is Paul and Ruby with Scott and Lauren Kallemeyn. Lauren is just 7 weeks younger than Ruby. ;)

We headed to an Iowa Women's basketball game with Jon and Stef. Ruby loved the action and especially the pep band.


Nicole and Lauren met us for swimming one morning. The girls had a lot of fun!


We were also able to go to a Lone Tree basketball game. It was very nice to see some of my old friends!

Christmas



Better late than never, right?! I figured since January is about over, I better update the blog or January will be non-existent on my blog profile! Paul worked over Christmas so Ruby and I headed to Sibley for a few days without him. Then we celebrated with Paul's family Dec.30 and 31st at our house. It was a lot of fun...except I ended up getting sick so Ruth and Stef ended up taking care of every meal and all the cleanup, so I felt really bad about that since I was supposed to be the host...oh, and it was our 7th anniversary on the 31st too. We had plans to go out with Jon, Stef, and Joel, but I ruined those plans...I was in bed by 9:30. Happy New Year! Good memories! :) We then drove back to Sibley on January 1st and celebrated with my family. It was a wonderful time and Ruby enjoyed opening her presents and playing with the boxes they came in!

My family:
My parents, Bill and LaDonn
Paul, me, Ruby, my sister Hattie, my sister-in-law Carrie, and my brother Kenny
Paul's Family:
Paul's dad Gary, brother Joel
Paul, me, Ruby, Paul's mom Ruth, niece Sydney, sister-in-law Stef, and brother Jon






















My Aunt Susan and her kids were here from Colorado for the holidays so we had to take them to Peach Wave. We are hoping to make a trip to see them for Turner's graduation in May.