County Fair Night

Yee-Haw!

Isaac kept saying "Barn Dance!"...he was so excited!

Checking out the barn before the party began

Jordan has become so animated lately...check out that smile!

Isaac dreaming about all the girls he will dance with tonight!...and he did!  Uncle Gook took Isaac out onto the dance floor and Isaac LOVED it!  He danced with a girl and then when the song ended and uncle gook brought Isaac back to me he said, "No! dance with girls!"  lol oh my...so back out onto the dance floor he went.  He was a big hit!

Jordan testing out the "bull" riding station with uncle Gook

silly Gook with a fake parrot on his shoulder

The county fair food was good!  Isaac also had his first cotton candy and thought it was fun to eat and play with.

This is the best pic I could get of me with Isaac...he is kind of tired of his picture being taken all the time. 

Out on the dance floor...he wouldn't go to bed that night so we brought him back out in his pj's to dance more...he had a blast!

Nini & Papa with Jordan

Isaac & Jordan go West continued...

Class of 1946

Twice a week there is a party night with a theme.  2 nights ago the theme was "Class of 1946".  Everyone dressed up in their best throwback outfits and went to dinner.  Dinner was served on trays and was mostly soft foods.  Then they finished the evening with a dance, lots of slow dance music was played and some kids did some swing dancing.  Isaac had a blast watching the swing dancing and clapped for the dancers when the songs were over.  Tonight the party theme is "County Fair".  Can't wait to post more pics of that!

Isaac has loved all the rocks he has come across out here, it has provided great entertainment for him.  His daily activities include collecting rocks and throwing them into the river. 

Tiki & Isaac have become buds

Jordan chillin while Isaac throws rocks into the river

Colorado Beauty

Left: Tiki  (he is so sweet to Isaac and Jordan)  Right: Gabby (she calls Isaac her boyfriend and gets jealous when Isaac plays with her brother)...hilarious!

Video & Pics for Daddy-O

AIR JORDAN & ISAAC

MORNING WALKS

Last night the party theme was "Disney", Isaac with the Braner Kids...Isaac is in love with Princess Gabby

Luke took us to the lake today

we tried paddleboating...Isaac thought it was pretty cool

Jordan took a nap on the dock

Skipper Isaac, taking uncle Gook for a spin

Nini, Papa & Jordan

Isaac found this flag on the boat and would not put it down

Good Times!  Tonight we are going into downtown Durango to check out uncle Gook's town

Isaac & Jordan go West!

For the next 2 weeks I am camp Nurse at http://www.campkivu.com/!  My brother Luke works here and needed a nurse for a few weeks.   So, while I am doing the nursing thing Isaac and Jordan are here along with my parents just to hang out and have fun!  The camp is in beautiful Durango, Colorado (southwest corner of Colorado) and is nestled in the mountains.  I'm excited to have some new beautiful scenery to take some pics!  Here are some pics from our trip so far:

Isaac loved looking at the clouds and playing with the "door"(aka window)

we definitely had our "moments"

Isaac thinks he owns this place...he was made for the outdoors!

his favorite activity so far:  collecting rocks

our first morning in Colorado...we went for a walk, he woke up saying "Go Outside!"

I think he is thinking..."this is glorious!"

a river runs through camp...isaac calls the noise of the river a "waterfall."

it's beautiful out here!

Stay tuned for more of Isaac & Jordan go west!

Blueberry Muffins

Isaac loves to cook and I have found the easiest thing for him to help make are muffins...just add milk! Beware if Isaac ever offers you a muffin, this is how it was made...

Jordan's 3 month photoshoot continued...

A whole lot of ridiculous cuteness going on here.

can you tell i'm in love?

Happy 3 months sweet Jordan!

My baby is 3 months old...bittersweet.  This is the start of the baby stage that I love and that will hopefully bring more sleep and laughter! :)  Here is a preview of his 3 month photo shoot, photographed by ME!

more to come...

Photo Contest

I entered a photo contest via http://thepapermama.blogspot.c
om/2011/06/photo-competition-your-best-shot.html  This contest is to enter your best photo you have EVER taken of a child or pet.  Here is what I entered:

I mainly entered because I have become completely obsessed over this camera handbag that is a prize from http://www.kettihandbags.com  

LOVE IT!!!!!! 

SchultzeeGirl Special

2 amazingly enertaining blogs all in 1 post...

Random
This is the part of my blog where I share a random thought I had today...wait for it....

I love turning on classical music while driving in the rain. 

...I know life changing isn't it?  Now do you think i'm slightly nerdy or really sophisticated for enjoying this? I think sophisticated. :)



Connie
This is the part of my blog where I share a great story about our sweet crazy neighbor...

This story occurred a few weeks ago while Nick was out mowing the lawn.  Connie walked by and the conversation went something like this:

Hi Nick
Hi Connie
I see you are mowing the lawn (she always states the obvious)
yup
Where did Laurie go this morning, I saw that she left in her car. (she is always asking where we go)
She went to work.
Ohhhh, who is watching the babies? 
both of our parents
O, well if you ever need help, i've watched kids before
ok, thanks! 

LOL...that's right dear Connie offered to babysit the kids!   One day I am going to get a picture of Connie...and no she will not be watching the kids for us anytime soon (though I think it is sweet that she offered). 

Do what you love

Recently I feel like I have heard this a lot.  Find the career you were made for, something that excites you and you are passionate about.  I am a nurse and though I like it, I wouldn't say it is my passion or that it is the one thing that makes me feel alive.  So I have often thought...what career, hobby does make me feel that way?  Honestly, I have come up with nothing.  I love being home with my kids but then after a few rough days, I really want to get out.  I think well if I get really good at photography I could try that...but that is a lot of work and time spent away from my family and then I ruin a hobby I enjoy.  In my fantasy world, this blog would become a sensation and I would have sponsors who would be dying to pay to be on my site...haha.

I was talking to Nick about this last night and he said something very smart (like usual)...he said, "Don't get caught up in chasing a feeling."  Hmmm...I am a total dreamer, and while it isn't bad to be a dreamer, sometimes it makes me feel really restless because I am chasing a dream or a goal that wasn't made for me. Sometimes I get caught up in thinking if only I had that... then I would feel more fulfilled.  In reality, I know God has placed me where I am for a reason and that I am living an extremely blessed life.  I will continue to dream and know it will drive me to do some things I wouldn't otherwise try.  However,  I know I need to focus more on the positives in my life sometimes than the what ifs.  

Slightly obsessed

Yeah I know I'm more than slightly obsessed with my boys...but seriously I can't help it!  I have become "that" mom who is constantly posting pics of her kids, annoying some people but entertaining some people too!  Well the truth is I am really trying to get better at taking pics and who better to photograph than your own kids!

Confession:  I entered Jordan into a Gerber baby contest...I seriously think that he is the cutest baby out of all the photos, I mean his photo even looks like the gerber baby.  There is NO way we won't win.  haha :)

Here is the photo I entered:

Double Confession:  I sent the Isaac and Slater first year and second year video to the Ellen Show...of course I know she will air this as well, it's only a matter of time until she calls or has Jeanie knock on my door.  :)  ...maybe i'm becoming delusional, is that what comes after obsession? 

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Photography Assignment:  REFLECTION

"a reflection of his daddy"

...and just in case you are tired of looking at pics of my kids...Nick is in the picture :)