Happy Belated 5th Birthday Levi and Josiah

The Puppy Cake!

Mammy, Levi, Josiah, Novalee, Mamaw Jacque

Jenni and Novalee...look what we made out of silly string!


Me and the three stinkers!

Catching lightning bugs!

5th Birthday....we finally got to celebrate Levi and Josiah's 5th Birthday! We cooked hamburgers, brats, and BBQ chicken on the grill. Then I made homemade ice-cream! YUMMY! I hadn't had homemade ice-cream since my Grandpa died in 1988! He was always the ice-cream maker! We had fun with the kids outside shooting their silly string and then at dark they hunted lightning bugs! We had such a nice visit with them! They will be back in 2 weeks and it will be Novalee's 7th Birthday!

Steve's Early 4th of July Party!

Happy early 4th of July! My Cousin Steve and I!

volleyball.....

Cody and Amanda




Amanda and Issac

Steve and Cody preparing for the firework display!

It is almost dark...time for the big show!

Amanda and Debbie

Debbie and Steve in their wifebeaters!

Julie, Chance, and Matt...Chase skipped out early!

Cody and his girlfriend

An Amazing Show....my cousin Steve did an amazing job of hosting his annual 4th of July party Saturday night! He loves doing this so much. He grilled chicken and friends and family came for a pitch in and firework display! We played volleyball...cornhole...and had a wonderful time visiting with everyone! Just at dark...Steve began his amazing show with help from Cody! We watched the beautiful firework show for over an hour....lots of time and $$$$ went into this! Thank you so much Steve for doing this !!!!! We love you!

2009 STATE AM

Jon Bonhenkamp, Sam Cobb, Justin Imel, Chase

Chase...day 2 heading to the driving range

Chase and Justin Imel from Ft. Wayne....Huntington University

AMAZING EXPERIENCE....the State Amateur Championship has been a great experience for Chase. He made the cut at the Qualifier June 6th in Bloomington, IN. We headed to Peru, IN (north of Indy) Monday night...and began the tournament on Tuesday morning. Chase shot a 72...even par the first day....77 the second day and made the cut to play Thursday and Friday....quite an accomplishment for a 15 year old little squirt! Thursday he struggled in almost 100 degree heat....shooting an 83, but we still have tomorrow. No matter the outcome....Chase has had a remarkable tournament...playing against college players and men.....what a great experience for him! The next youngest player to make the cut in the tournament was 19...so Chase hold your head high and be proud!

2009 State Am Practice Round

Chase and Sam....getting in a little practice before the big day! They both made the cut for the State Am Tournament in Peru, IN. First Round Tues....Chase shot 72...even par! Second Round Wed....we will see! Cuts made after Wed. round...if he makes it he plays Thursday and Friday! Good Luck Chase! (Notice he has no shoes on in this picture! Check out the white feet! haha)

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY LEVI AND JOSIAH!

MY BABIES AREN'T BABIES ANYMORE....I can't believe that Levi and Josiah are 5 today! My precious twins....how fast time has gone! We have enjoyed every minute with them over the past 5 years....they have brought our family so much happiness and joy! Hope you guys have a wonderful birthday!!!! We love you!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY PAPAW JERRY!

HAPPY FATHERS DAY....Chase and I stopped off to visit Dad on our way to Peru, Monday afternoon. It was good to visit with Dad and Penny and give him his gift!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

HAPPY FATHERS DAY DAD.....to my wonderful Dad....who has sacrificed so much for me....I love you more than words can say! You also have two beautiful daughters there Jerry! haha

BEING GOOF BALLS....that is one thing that these 3 have in common! My boys are lucky to have such a wonderful and caring Father! Happy Father's Day Matt!