Updates with LOTS of pictures

Well I don't even know where to begin....
First of all, sorry it has been so long since my last post.  Things have been crazy busy.
This is going to be a long post with tons of pictures so get ready.

Back in August I went out to see my sister in Fort Collins, CO.  I have never been out West before, as any vacation I choose to go on is South and has a beach.  To my surprise, I loved it!  Fort Collins is absolutely beautiful.  They are very dog friendly and people ride bikes there like its going out of style!!  They even have a bike library, where you can rent bikes, locks, and helmets from various bike libraries.  Then you can return them at other locations.  It is something Evansville could use since we are voted one of the fattest cities.  Here are some pictures.

 My sister had a program that officially recognized her as being accepted into the Veterinarian Program.

 The university was doing research on climates that flowers grow in so they had flowers everywhere.  It was absolutely beautiful.

Couldn't leave CO without going to the Rockies.
I can't wait to go back. Brandon asked me a few days ago where we wanted to do Spring Break and I told him CO.  As much as I want to take my kids out there, I think we are going to wait until the Summer (less snow).

My cousin Elizabeth got married this summer.  Aunt Sue sent me a picture from the wedding that is hilarious.  It truly shows our kids personalities.  Joanna - completely backwards, she does everything different than any of my other kids; Kenlee - goofy kid; Katelyn - ticked at the world; Alexis - not really wanting to go along but will do it if the has to.  Enjoy.

Daddy took the girls out for their first fishing experience.  They also got to go backyard camping with daddy.  Nothing like camping in the backyard with an electric blanket, and iPad, and Netflix.  Perfect.  

Halloween 2011 was the first attempt of mine to ever make costumes.  They had a great time going around and getting candy.  

Katelyn had a Daisy Girl Scout sock hop so I again tried to make our outfits.  As I was making them, Kenlee said she wanted one so I had to make her one as well.  We all had a great time.

Did I mention that I am the Daisy troop leader!!!

Joanna is walking everywhere!!  We have been released from all of the doctors in Cincinnati except for Orthopedics.  We go back up there in the next few months to have a spine specialist take a look at her. We are also being followed by the upper and lower body docs as well.  She has such a personality.  Loves to make people laugh and still has a smile all the time.  She loves life that's for sure.

Katelyn is doing very well in school.  Got our first report card and it said she was a joy to have in class.  Kenlee is a big helper at school according to her teacher.  I just wish this was the case at home.  

Thanks for taking the time to read about our family.  More updates to come.