Celebrate Good Times, Come on

The weekend started off with a little getaway. We took the train into the city and stayed at a great hotel overlooking the lake. It was in walking distance to everything (movies, restaurant, and Michigan Ave (shopping, people!).


We celebrated our anniversary and Ryan's 33rd birthday. Now that we have 3 events in such a short time (anniversary and 2 birthdays) we tend to squish everything together. I remember one year when we took a cruise for our anniversary AND we went to San Francisco to watch a 49ers game for Ryan's birthday. Those times are long gone. Now our lives are filled with true responsibility - Children. We would not have it any other way!


So, my favorite shopping friend (she coined that term) stayed at my house to watch the twinnies for the night. My kids did not even flinch when we left the house. Holland was obsessed with Miss Dub (she calls her "E"). She loves babies! And Ethan is pretty easy going these days. So we were off to a night alone. YAY!



Yesterday, we celebrated Ryan's birthday. I feel bad that it was a little low-key. Ryan does not seem to mind. We ate dinner and cake with some friends at church and that was that. And who doesn't appreciate a yummy Marzipan Cake form a delicious bakery?

Happy Birthday Ryan!

Friends

I love when they share with each other, when they hug & kiss each other, and I LOVE when they hold hands.

Thanks to you...

Thank you Mandee for my cute Notebook. I haven't decided what to write in it. But I almost want to frame it. Maybe I will use it as Wish list? Write cute things my kiddies do? A journal? Don't know...but thanks for thinking of me. You are so sweet.

Thank you Kendee for spending the evening with me and my family. The pix are cute and you are a super cute pregnant girl!

How big is your kid?

(taken Oct 2, 2007)

2 Year Old Stats

Ethan will probaly end up being 6' 5" just a few inches shorter than his dad. He is going to be quite the catch with those BIG blue eyes and tall frame.

Holland is meant to be around 6' tall. I am sorry, but that is huge! Thank goodness she is beautiful otherwise she might look so awkward. I mean, have you ever watched the WNBA? Most of those girls are not cute...

Ethan

Height: 37 Inches - 95%

Weight: 29 pounds - 50%

Head: 19 Inches - 25 %

Holland

Height: 38 Inches - Above 95%
Weight: 32 pounds - Above 95%
Head: 20 inches - Above 95%

Conference Weekend Breakfast Casserole

1980s - Me (with bowl cut) and Kathy

Breakfast Casserole
From the Kitchen of Mozelle Alger

9 slices thin white bread
1lb pork sausage browned
½ lb Old English cheese slices (a must if you want the good taste)
¼ cup melted butter
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt
1 pint of half and half
4 eggs

Layer bread, cheese and sausage 2 times.

Pour melted butter, cheese and sausage mixture over bread.

Beat eggs, mustard and salt together; pour half and half in egg mixture, mix. Pour egg mixture over bread, and sausage mixture. Make fresh buttered crumbs in blender to put on top. Let stand in frig overnight covered in tin foil.

Bake 1 hour 350 degrees covered. In 8 ½ x 11 pan

Enjoy!!!!!!!

7 Years

Ryan & Rachel

Married September 30th, 2000

So many things have happened in the last 7 years. We have traveled the world, watched a million TV shows together, and survived the 1st year of having twins. I am so lucky to have this man in my life. He never forgets to tell me he loves me. He takes me to amazing places (I will have to tell you about my honeymoon). He rather hang with me than anyone else. He loves to cuddle. He makes me so happy.

Happy Anniversary Sweetie!

Off to our Honeymoon!

Like my new Do?

I was clicking around tonight and came across a cool makeover tool on Instyle.

Just like Jennifer Aniston

A little Nicole Richie

Mrs. Cruise

Kathryn


http://www.instyle.com/instyle/makeover/

Nothing like a Fall, Family Activity

Have I ever told you that I LOOOOOVE the Fall? I am so obsessed with anything Fall-Like. This weekend we spend a morning at Didier Farms. The place was chuck full of pumpkins, animals, and yummy food (like pumpkin donuts). The Dubs joined us for our little Excursion. I could not ask for a better little family to hang with.

I think I may have enjoyed it more than my kids. I have included a zillion photos...Enjoy!