Three Blissful Years

Wow, it's crazy to think that just 3 years ago Jesse and I got married! Oh, how our lives have changed. Not only that, but it's been a busy 3 years. I started my first "real" job at USD. Jesse graduated college, entered med school, and now has 2 years done. Not only that, but we've become parents!! Let's look back at a few of the highlights...obviously, the wedding was a BIG day. It was a blast.

Here we are in Ireland. That was an amazing trip! We also visited London, Spain, and Morocco. The picture over the river was our first morning in Ireland after our red-eye flight. We were exhausted but ready to go. After endless searching, we finally found a coffee shop where we could get our french vanilla latte! Of course we also had to take our matching red D-Days coats. Jesse and I are already known as that "old couple" who dress the same. This was our countryside tour of Ireland.

This was our trip to Washington, D.C. where Jesse presented his chemistry research. We got the chance to meet all 3 SD representatives. Here we are with John Thune; he is a really tall guy!! It was great seeing the sights.
This is a picture in Morocco overlooking the ocean. To Jesse's dad surprise neither Ahna or I were kidnapped! This was the day I had camel poo all over my shoe and the tour guy was yelling at me to "just get in the van, we have to go." A whole different world.
To this day, we don't know what we were thinking dressing up as clowns for Halloween. We looked like idiots! I really think we could have spent our money more wisely =) When Jesse and I look at this picture, we just shake our heads. Wow, we're weird.
This was our trip to Kansas City. I had a national college fair to go to, which we almost missed, that Jesse got to go along to! We were so lost looking for the high school. Luckily, Jesse navigated us to the right place. Not sure what I would have told my boss! We got to go to a Royals game-it was so windy that day. We also ate at George Brett's restaurant and added a glass to our collection.
And, Vegas; that was a lot of fun too! Throughout all of these adventures, there's no one else I would want to go with. Jesse brings the fun and love into my life and I thank God for him everyday. Really, how many get to marry their high-school sweetheart that they met October of their kindergarten year? To many more happy years.

It's been awhile

Well, it's been awhile since I've made an entry. The time seems to be flying. Jesse is continuing to study for his test on July 1st. Maverick and I have been busy going for walks. We made a trip back to the farm a couple of weekends ago. We helped celebrate the Spirit Lake Church 125 year anniversary. We were also home to celebrate dad's birthday! After countless trips to Walmart, Target, and Kmart, I had to settle with Catch Phrase for dad's birthday even though I wanted to get him Sequence. Apparently, it's only a "holiday" game and not regularly stocked. It's a good thing mom and dad don't have the internet because dad will know his Christmas present!

Jesse also had a great time reconnecting with nature. We went out picking wild asparagus and found this skull. Pretty cool...

Jesse climbing the windmill up north. He has mad skills; the new Spiderman!And, you can't beat a South Dakota sunset. Jesse was also practicing his photography skills.

Now, on to Maverick! At his 4 month check up he was 26" long and weighed 14 lbs 6 oz. The doctor said there was just a 9-month old in who was 26" long! He's already outgrowing 9-month summer clothes. He has a spit-beard. He wants to be like his dad!

Maverick and Jesse just chillin' in their undies!

Maverick is discovering his tongue and becoming a spit master. He thinks it's pretty fun!