Our Final Stretch!

The two favorite men in my life at the place where my Dad loves!!

Kurtis and I were worried about the long trip home.  The way there we broke it into two days; however, we had to do it all the way back on Sunday for Kurtis to be back to work on Monday.  Landon was such a trooper!  He ended up sleeping all the way from Scottsbluff to Sydney.  We decided to stop at Cabelas so that I could spend my Cabela's points.  We wondered around for about an hour and then headed to Pizza Hut for lunch.  Then on the road again!  Once again Landon fell asleep and slept the entire way home.  Kurtis and I were thinking we would have had to stop either in North Platte or Kearney but we luckily we didn't.  The ride home actually went really quick.  Now after being gone for 5 weekend straight we are so glad to finally be home for a while.  

Out West!

When we saw the Engels I told them I kind of understand now why they moved out West.  Here is what I came up with: no humidity, beautiful landscapes, and they have a Target (Kurtis didn't mention this until I saw it on my way out of town; I wonder why?) 

Even though it is in the middle of nowhere and hours away it was beautiful.  In addition it was fun for Kurtis to go back where he first started college and I really don't remember if I have been there or not.

Amy's Wedding!

The outside wedding was absolutely beautiful!  We sat on the groom's side though because the sun was really bad on the bride's side. 

Mr. and Mrs. Josh Sloan!  

The beautiful couple!

Landon did extremely well during the wedding; however, right in the middle of it he decided to jabber and blow bubbles.  A little distracting for those around us so Kurtis took him and sat under a tree.  Then after the wedding we took a break and fed him while enjoying the scenery.

Landon was drained after the wedding.  He was gearing up for the reception!

The center pieces were cupcakes!  

What a big boy sitting with us at the reception.  We sat next to a really nice family that had three little kids.  

Landon and I dancing with Amy for the Dollar Dance.  I didn't get to see her much so I figured this would be one way to catch her before we headed to bed.  Prior to this dance Landon was fast asleep as it was 10:30 our time.  Right when we went up to dance with Amy he woke up for her.

Landon dancing with the princess before the clock struck midnight!  Landon was exhausted, but he ended up sleeping through the night until 8:30 the next morning!

On Friday night we traveled to Grant so that the trip was broken up in smaller chunks.  We ended up staying with Kurtis' parents and then headed out the next morning.  We got to Scottsbluff right in time to take a shower and head to Barn Anew in Mitchell.

Amy and Josh's wedding was perfect!  I am so glad I was able to go.  It was definitely a long drive but so worth it.  Amy was my partner teacher for a year.  It was her first year as a teacher and she was next door to me.  We became so close during that year and we still keep in touch today.  I think she was glad we were able to make it.

The wedding was outside at Barn Anew and it was beautiful.  The weather was gorgeous and all.  Afterwards we headed to the reception at the Hampton Inn where we stayed.  We really didn't know anyone except a few Jefferson teachers that work with Amy's mom.  Thanks to Sherri and her kids for loving on Landon while we ate.

Thanks for letting us celebrate your special day with us Amy and Josh!

Bridal Shower!

My friends all got together to help Sara celebrate her approaching wedding.  It was so great to see all these gals.  I want to say it was at Vicky's Wedding that I last saw all of them and that was over a year ago.  I am bummed because they all live in the Kansas City area so they see each other quite often.  It will be fun to celebrate Sara and Carlos' wedding in November in Texas.  

Landon and His Girls!

 Landon and Monroe at the Boslau BBQ.

 Jadyn tickling Landon

 Jadyn giving Landon kisses

Landon is a little out numbered at Newell. He is going to be hanging out with the girls his entire life I have a feeling since I am so close to all their mommies.  There are two other boys at Newell though so he isn't alone to man away all the ladies!  


The top little girl, Monroe, will go to Landon's daycare in the fall.  I have a feeling they will be really close buds.  Then the bottom little girl, Jadyn, is one he hangs out with often.  His mom and I are always doing things together so they see each other quite a bit.  

Congratulations!

Congratulations to my cousin Kienda and her fiance Scott!  They are engaged and we are sooooooo excited for them!  Love you guys!  

F is for...

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For the 4th of July weekend we headed back to Hays, Kansas to spend time with my family.  I was so excited to go home because we hadn't been back there since October since my family is always coming up to Nebraska.  My Dad's sister and her family also came up from Houston, TX to spend the holiday with us. Might I add we hadn't seen them since my brother's wedding which was a year ago.  So...this weekend was pretty special!

We spent a lot of time relaxing, shopping, a couple days at the Hays Aquatic Park, eating, and of course shooting off fireworks. My mom and cooked lots of wonderful food including the smoked chicken in the picture!  

 Landon and I stayed in Hays until Tuesday so that we could watch the firework display that the city put on; however, Kurtis had to head back Monday afternoon so that he could go to work early Tuesday morning.  We missed him and were bummed he missed it too!  We don't see my Dad's side of the family very often so it was so nice to be able to spend time with them.  It always brings tears to my eyes when they have to go.  

It was definitely an awesome weekend!