Happy Birthday, Babe!

Today is Josh's birthday.  He's getting close to 30, and I actually think he's pretty happy about that.  Men take that sort of thing so much better than women do. 

Photo creds: MaKenzie Dykstra

It definitely wasn't his best birthday.  Rudy and I were sick and not up for much of anything, so we had a lazy day around the house.  Then we went to Grandmas for a nice steak dinner.  Josh stuffed himself silly.  Then we went to Bible study and came home.  I keep apologizing that his birthday was kind of a drag this year and he keeps telling me that it was a great birthday.  He's the best. 

Rudy and I are definitely lucky to have him as a husband and a dad.  We love you!

Dogsitting

Rudy's been trying to save up a little extra money for some new toys so we thought we would let him dog sit Murphy for awhile.  He isn't quite old enough to babysit other kids yet, but if you need a dogsitter, let us know! 

Happy Birthday, Dad/Grandpa!

Happy Birthday to one of our very favorite guys!  We love you and miss you.  Can't wait to see you in the spring!

This is an old pic, but I don't think I've posted it on here yet. 

My dad left for Afghanistan  with the Army Corps of Engineers about a week and a half ago for a six month tour.  We haven't gotten to talk to him yet, so we're hoping he can check this while he's over there.  (Dad, I tried calling the number Becca gave me about 10 times, but can't get it to work.)

We have been doing well.  We went out to Maryland for a wedding last weekend and have been feeling a little under the weather since.  We thought Rudy was starting to hit his terrible twos a little early as he was throwing tantrum after tantrum for about 3 days straight.  Then two teeth popped through and we realized what the problem was!  He is working on two more teeth right now and is running a bit of a fever so we are cuddling and laying low for the time being!