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We've have enjoyed spending the past two weeks on the farm with my family.  Here's a few pictures from our trip:

My lovely farm.

We've been spending a lot of time on the deck.

Julia helped Grandma and Grandpa plant flowers

Great Aunt Jane has read Julia and Cal MANY books.

"How do I drive this thing?"

"Thanks for the cute outfit, Aunt Sonya!"

Julia loves it when Grandpa Gene rocks her and sings her some songs.

We always LOVE it when the Johnsons come to visit!

There is always room for cookies and ice cream!

Julia loved playing with Bubba!

The Memorial Day service in Hubbard is very special to me.  I am always so proud to watch Dad and the local vetrans march as they honor our fallen vetrans.

Hubbard American Legion Post #4

 

 

Wedding Reception at the Farm

Last Sunday we had an informal wedding reception for my brother, Ryan, and his new wife Abbie at our farm in Hubbard.  They recently got married in a private ceremony in downtown Chicago, Illinois, so we all wanted to throw them a big party to help them celebrate!!!  Although it was planned quite quickly, we had a WONDERFUL turn out and it all ran very smoothly!  It was great for us all to see so many friends, neighbors, and family members.  Thanks, everyone, for making their day so special.  Congratulations once again Ryan and Abbie!!!

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Dubberke

Their sweet boy, Seamus.

Mom and Dad, Haune and I, and Ryan and Abbie all used this same cake cutter.

The Zelles (my Mom's side of the family) haven't all been able to get together for six years!

Abbie and her mom, Ann

Mom and Abbie

Football game behind the shed.

The happy couple at the end of a long day.

Colorado/Black Hills

For the first part of our month-long vacation, we headed out west to spend time with Haune's side of the family.  We made stops on the eastern side of South Dakota to see some family (yeah Salem!) then continued on to the Black Hills where we stayed for a day before taking off for Denver, Colorado to watch Uncle Brendan graduate from Regis University with a degree in physical therapy--congrats again, Dr. Alex!  Here's a bunch of pictures and videos from our time out west, I'll try my best to briefly describe each one:

This video is of Brendan walking across the stage and the pictures are from his beautiful outdoor graduation and reception at the park.  We're so proud of you, Brendan!

Video taken May 5, 2012

Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Brendan Alex

The best picture of all four nieces and nephews.  (Hey Brendan--Cal is a baby, not a bomb.)

Regis had a BEAUTIFUL campus.

Brendan's reception at Washington Park

We managed just fine having 4 babes 3 and under in 2 hotel rooms.  Fun times were had by all!

Video taken May 7, 2012

Cousin picnic

Adults and kids alike sure enjoyed the pool.

The five of us were able to squeeze in a little workout at Red Rocks.  (BEAUTIFUL!!!)

We all enjoyed the Denver Children's Museum as well!

Grandma's girls

These videos are also from the Children's Museum... Check out Julia's sweet dance moves in the second one!  In the final video, Cal was enamored with Sonya's friend Ricka.

We also took a little day trip to gorgeous Boulder.  Haune got a bit adventurous and took a few pictures from some very high peaks...

The backdrop to our picnic in the park.

On the way back to the Black Hills from Colorado we stopped by to visit the Seaman family--Dustin and Haune have been best friends since they were wild little boys..

Zade and Tyrel

After visiting CO/NE we spent time with Mark and Gloria and the rest of our Black Hills family.  Thanks for the wonderful time, Mark and Gloria!  We love and miss you!

Great-Grandma Donna and Cal