Mirjam's Baby Shower

We had a Baby Shower for Mirjam on February 14th. So while the rest of you were celebrating with your sweethearts, we were showering Mirjam with gifts. Check out that amazing diaper cake. One of Cathy's creations. She will be taking your orders soon :) Vanessa, Mirjam & Cathy

We were so glad that Cathy was able to fly up for the occasion.

(Vanessa was especially glad for all of her help!)

Erik was there.

(for moral support of course...or was it for that table full of blue and white candy?)
Somebody stuck ducks and pacifiers in the slush. It was still yummy.

The Nielsen contingency was Jolynn, Heather and Aunt Barbara. We REALLY appreciate Aunt Barbara flying up to celebrate with us! Thanks so much!
Here we are, all showered out.

Vanessa, Aubrey, Shane (cutest baby EVER), Mirjam, Erik, Aunt Barbara, Jolynn & Heather. Kordel took the picture. He just didn't want you to know that he attended the shower and hung out with a bunch of women.Now we just wait for Baby Optimus Prime to arrive.

(that is what Dillon, my son is hoping they name him)

On another note, Tom & Cathy will be up for Erik's graduation in April. We are hoping to have a get together at Vanessa's house. Erik and Mirjam will be then be moving to Oklahoma for Dental School, so we hope to see as many as we can!

More info to come as it gets closer.

Happy Birthday to the Twins! (Virginia)

Here are the birthday boys - all smiles and proud of their 30 yrs!

Ashton watching his daddy blow out all those candles. Kordel - closing his eyes, making a wish - before blowing out his 30 candles!Families of Kurtis and Kordel: Jenni and Ashton Heather with Corinne and Shane. Best I could do with all 3 little ones who were preparing to go home after a long party!Grannie playing favorites with the photos.Couldn't resist showing off this very smiley Shane.He is being entertained by his sister - Corinne - not in the photo.
Earlan and Jerrod participating in the pool tournament. Kordel won the tournament!!

You Say It's Your Birthday! (Vanessa)

(I borrowed this from my blog)

It's my dad's birthday today. I'd tell you how old he is...but then I'd have to kill you. Let's just say he was born the year that the TV show "I Love Lucy" premiered.

After 20 years in law enforcement, I have learned a lot from my dad. Here are a couple things that will also help you:

-Trust no one.

-Never sit with your back to the door. You just never know who might burst through the door with guns a blazin'.

-Lock all windows and doors even if you are leaving your house for 5 minutes.

-Cross breeze is a must when rollin' down the street in your patrol car.

-Trust no one.

-I only need the facts...please don't bore me with all the froo-froo stuff.

-Always watch their hands.

-Trust no one.

Following those rules will make your life much simpler.

Me, T-Bone & Erik. Circa 1984. I don't think my pants can go up any higher.

Hope it's a great day. Wish we could be there to celebrate with you. Instead, here is what I sent you in the mail: