We Sold the House!

Well, we did it! We finally sold the house. In just 3 short weeks, we will be moving out of 5714 Main Street. I have very mixed emotions about this of course...it's our first house...it Allie's first house...we've put a lot of hard work into the house...and of course Matt keeps asking if we can move the garage with us. I don't think its so much about the garage as it is the fact it was built with the wood from his grandpa's old corn crib. A lot of memories! Of course, I am also excited to move. To start with we are moving to the Welch compound. It is so nice of them to let us stay there in transition while we begin the process of finding the perfect house...I'm excited to hang out with Kate on a more regular basis too. I'm also excited to actually begin looking for the perfect house. Is there such thing? Guess we'll find out! I appologize now if this gets to be put on the back burner. Packing takes a lot out of a person! I will do my best to show Allie and the process...

But until next time...

PS: Allie had her 1 year check up on Friday. She weighed in at 19 lbs 3 oz & was 2'5" tall. That put her in the 25th percentile for weight and 75th for height. Lean and mean!

Dad, Wanna Go For a Ride On Our Harley's?

Allie is one lucky 1 year old. For her first birthday, our group of close friends all went in and got her her very own Harley. She is so proud to be able to ride with Dad now.

We can't begin to thank Kate, Ryan, Drew, Dana, Josh & Brenda enough. This was by far a very special gift and love what great friends you all are!

HaPpY 1st BiRtHdAy AlLiE!

Miss Allison is 1 year old (well she will be tomorrow, but I wanted to get this posted)! I cannot believe that a year ago today, Matt and I sat through The Dark Night in the theater (yes, it was a long movie and I didn't get up once to go to the bathroom...what a trooper!) then hung out at home like any other Monday night. I always pictured the whole wake up in the middle of the night rushing around because it was "time". I wouldn't change Tuesday September 9th, 2008 for anything...Now our baby is going to be the BIG 1 on 09-09-09.

Allie, It has been a fantastic, wonderful year. We love each day with you and watching you grow into such an independent little girl. Your smile is precious and your laugh is infectious. We love you to pieces and look forward to watching your grow even more!

Mom, Dad, & Allie with her 1st Birthday Cake...It was a giant cupcake to go with the cupcake theme of the party.

Hmmm...not so sure about this sugar mom...you've never let me have it before...

Maybe I do like it...or is it just the wax candle I like?

Ok Mom...I guess I do like this stuff. Can I have more of it?

Here Daddy...have some...its REALLY good.

Oops, sorry, I missed your mouth!

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY MISS ALLIE! WE LOVE YOU!

An Afternoon at the Park

We spent a while down at the little park a block from our house today. Allie has so much fun down there. Wish we were having a better summer so we could enjoy doing it more.

We hope everyone is enjoying their summers!

I Wanna Be a Farmer

We have some of Matt's old tractors from when he was a kid. These by far, are some of Allie's favorite toys.

She is constantly crawling over to them and pulling them off the shelf. She loves the combine the most and will sit quietly forever (well maybe 10 minutes, but that seems like forever!) playing with it and pushing it around.

Guess she wants to grow up to be like her grandpa!

Happy 4th of July

We hope everyone had a very Happy 4th of July. We were lucky enough to get sunshine and warm weather. Thanks Streit family for a great time!

Can someone open this water for me? Its hot out here and I'm parched.

Hey...there's a strap in my face. If you want me to leave this hat on, you'd better turn it the right way and buckle this thing.

Hammin' it up for the camera.

Sturgis Or Bust

3 Boys 1 Harley

Who's gonna ride it?

Are they gonna ride it...or just wash, wax, and admire it?

Hanging out with friends & family, drinking cold beer on a warm afternoon, and wishing there were 3 bikes can only lead to one thing...

2 boys on a Harley...Sturgis watch out!

(good thing all 3 didn't try to get on there!)