Thursday, July 23, 2015

Joe and Jess are married!

Before we begin I want to note that I recently got a new computer (yay!). It has taken me some time to learn how to use the new device and there was specifically some issues posting to the blog. These issues have since been resolved so you can expect a flurry of posts from many- many of which are old news but worthy of posting none the less :) Okay so yes Joe and Jess are married...
 
 
 
I can say with certainty that this was the most fun I've ever had at a wedding. Look at these two. Aren't they beautiful? There is a slew of gorgeous photos of their wedding on Facebook. Here I want to share a few of the photos from my evening. The reason I believe this wedding was so wonderful is that Josh and I were truly included as family. We had a wonderful evening with the Nabers and the Guys (that's right; Danny was there! And Mike! Both in MN!). Josh made a handsome and entertaining groomsman. Every detail of the wedding was perfectly executed and although Bowie joined us for the wedding and dinner we were able to have an overnight, complete with midnight cheesy bread and breakfast the next day, to ourselves (thank you Grandma Julie!) I love you Joe and Jess and hope to see you soon to hear about your epic honeymoon and your life as married people.
 
The real star of the wedding. Ben the ring bearer and bug trap maker.




A happy family photo with the ever cheerful Bowie.

Handsome groom. Big bulging muscles and all.

Close at dinner but still far enough away.

Best dancer award goes to Kristie Naber.

All my handsome boyfriends-including Mike who took this photo.

We have a gift for photo booths. This one is titled "a bro spills a drink on you".

This one is titled "thirsty".


Brothers from another mother. We love you Mike!
 

Monday, June 22, 2015

Family Photos 2015

We knew we wanted to do family photos around Bowie's first birthday but I wasn't feeling inspired about what to take photo of. Luckily, my amazing and talented friend Toni offered to come to our home and take some very casual photos of us just doing what we do. I love these photos because not only are they beautiful but they are also a perfect snapshot of our life at this time. Here are a few of my favorites. Thank you Toni!













Friday, June 12, 2015

Bowie Bachman: 11 Months

 
At 11 months...

MILESTONES: Mothers Day, 5 teeth, using a walker and pulling self to stand and walk with assistance, first trip to Iowa, mom is home for the summer!
LIKES: Swimming, drinking from straws, swinging in the yard, cars and saying "vroom", shutting doors and drawers.
DISLIKES: Vegetables, wearing a bike helmet, the word "no", bedtime. 

Here are some photos from my eleventh month...


Grandpa Marcus and I share a beer at Vincent's Cuban Cafe.

I got mom a chocolate bar and a card for Mother's Day

Mother's Day breakfast at Modern Times.

Helping landscape the yard.


Family get together in Iowa.

4 generations of Bachmans.



Having a picnic at Lake Nokomis.


Thursday, May 7, 2015

Bowie Bachman: 10 Months

At 10 months...

MILESTONES: Mom and Dad's birthdays, first May Day, first ear infection, 2nd top tooth, talking with his hands, sleeping through the night, kisses mom when asked to, eating more solids, staying up until 7pm at night
LIKES: Duck calls, being outside in the summer weather, driving toy cars (and saying vroom), the remote control, teething on the toilet (weird and I promise we don't encourage this behavior!), hummus, cuddling
DISLIKES: Snot suckers, being away from mom, peas

Here are some photos from my tenth month...

Grandma Julie's Methodaires concert.


Temper tantrum.


Mom and baby sickies.

We spent lots of time outside working on the yard.


For Dad's birthday we got seafood from Coastal Seafood and feasted.

Flowers for Mom's birthday.


There were lots of opportunities to party with baby friends.


May Day Parade puppets.