2016-The Best Is Yet To Come!

January 7, 2016
 
   Happy New Year! We didn't even make it up long enough to see the ball drop, but we had a great party at Holly and Evan's house! It was especially fun to see the kids get dressed up and enjoy the evening. Bradyn loves his cousins.

  Looking forward to a new year and a year full of new adventures! Building a fire and drinking homemade Merlot while watching back to back episodes of "Shameless" is definitely at the top of my list this month! Darren did very well with the fire and the wine. I could get used to this! :D

At Christmas Time, All Hearts Come Home

December 28, 2015


What a special Christmas this was for all of us. Bradyn's first with all of his family.  He was spoiled rotten, of course. We loved being together with everyone again. There's nothing like being home for Christmas!  Six years have gone by since Darren and I were both able to be home. It was an unforgettable two weeks!

Christmas Eve

Meier Cousins

Check Us Out! Sock Exchange-New Tradition

Knotting Blankets for Ronald McDonald House- Oudekerk Family Tradition

Oudekerk Cousins

Boulder Tap with the Sibs- Minus 1

Winter is Here! Finally.

December 15, 2015

We have been waiting for some snow to stick and it finally has. Although it's powdery and not great for snowman building, we'll take it! Bradyn and I had a great time throwing it around, but we didn't stay outside long. The temps are getting cooler every day and 25 degrees wasn't much fun.

 

  

Fried Turkey

November 25, 2015

  The house survived Darren's first attempt (on his own) to fry a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner and it turned out perfectly!  Our watchful eyes waited impatiently for the bird to cook. Fire extinguisher in hand! We had invited some single airmen over to join us devour it, but only had a few people show up. Not a bad thing in my opinion! Look at all t his goodness!! Beautiful day followed by the Beaver Moon.

NewVember

November 15, 2015

Living in South Dakota is new for us. Living 30 minutes away from base is new for us. Being a stay at home mom is new for me. I've been trying to find my way through all that is new right now and aim to see the positive and good in each new day.  More new is waiting around the corner for me and for us. God has a plan for which direction my life is going to turn and so I trust in Him each day and let go of any mixed feelings, anxiety, questioning. Today, in this moment, I have faith that I am exactly where I am supposed to be.

Veterans Day

November 11, 2015


My tribute to Darren on Veterans Day.  Bradyn and I are proud of our every day hero for making sacrifices for us and this country.  We are thankful he is safe with us at home and our hearts and prayers go out to those who are missing their loved ones today. 

October Catch up!

October 2015

   So, Darren continues to work mids, but may be going to swings soon. When the weekend comes, I enjoy a little down time while the boys play! We also bought a new electric fireplace. We had to leave the other one in England. It definitely helps heat the downstairs quickly and looks nice with our tv/entertainment system.

Field Trip! Bradyn and I at Dinosaur Park-Rapid City

So much to see and do right in our own "backyard"!

The weather has been very nice lately. There is a small glimpse of a rainbow in the picture below. Lately we have been going outside to shoot darts with the NERF guns. We are definitely getting our exercise with all these hills!

Playing school and using some of my teaching supplies. Mom on a budget!