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| Sunrise today |
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| The caffeine is kicking in. |
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Oh the Joy!
There's nothing better than starting the new year out with visiting the kids.
Our trip started with an early morning departure from Vegas to Boise. Pete and I got up before the birds, filled up our coffee mugs and jumped in the car. Boise bound!
When we arrived, 11 hours later, we went to Jessica and Nicks place. Oh my babygirl looks so dang cute with that pregnant little belly!
All was going well and we decided to head our for some much needed dinner. Red Robin was the vote and off we went. After enjoying a delicious meal and conversation, my dear son-in-law excused himself to the restroom. No biggee right? Well, it wouldn't have been except for he really went to the waitress and told her it was Pete's birthday. Pete's birthday isn't until AUGUST! So after a few minutes here comes the gang of Red Robin employees singing and clapping and they kindly place a sundae in front of my ever so red faced husband. Nick, "poppa's" gonna get you!!
Day 1: The Baby Shower
What a great day! Many of Jessica's friends and family gathered around her to celebrate the upcoming birth of baby Ryker. I was in heaven watching my daughter glow with that soon-to-be mom excitement. I know that she is going to be an amazing mother. I'm so very very proud of her. While we celebrated, Josh and Pete played round after round of Pool in the clubhouse game room. That boy of mine is a gem. He too makes me very proud. Josh has a quick wit and an impressive imagination. He shows that through his amazing talent in movie making. Tune into YOUTUBE and look for JOSHYBOY013 and you'll see what I mean.
Day 2: On the road again to Cottonwood, ID
Again we're back in the car, this time headed further up north to Pete's hometown, Cottonwood, population 1,005. Yep, it's a small town alright, but it's beautiful up there and did I mention... COLD!?! We spent the day and night visiting with Pete's mom and a handful of his 9 siblings. Pete is 10th of 11 kids. His brother Dan passed away 3 yrs ago. I wish I could have met him too.
Day 3: On the road again for another 2 hrs to get to Colfax, WA
Here we arrive to see Samantha and her little family. We are introduced to new baby girl Maybelle, the newest addition to the family. Lil' man Buckley is asleep when we get there but wakes shortly after our arrival. What a great time we had with Charlie, Samantha and the precious grandkids. Samantha and Charlie are awesome parents, we couldn't be more proud.
Day 4: Sweet Kassi arrives at Sam's house
Alas! The trip wouldn't be complete without seeing ALL our kids. The house is full, the laughter is loud and the love is strong. Pete and I played and fed and diaper changed and bounced and carried those two little babies as much as we could. We wanted to take advantage of each moment best we could.
Day 5: Back down the hill to Lewiston
Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. After saying our goodbyes to Charlie, Samantha and the babies, Kassi, Pete and I jumped back in the car for an hour drive to Lewiston to drop Kassi off. But not before doing some shopping! We found Kassi a beautiful dress for our wedding in May. Kassi, Sam and Jess are going to be our Bridesmaids (more about that at another time). After shopping and lunch we sorrowfully said goodbye to Kassi and it was off to Cottonwood again where we stayed the night to rest up for our trip back down the mountain to Boise the next day.
Day 6: Boise bound...AGAIN
On our way down the mountain we stopped to see Denice (my bff). Then it's onward to Boise. We make a quick visit to see Josh, then Jess, then back to hotel. Next day it's back to Vegas we go. Wooooweeee....what a week! What a blessed blessed week!
Our trip started with an early morning departure from Vegas to Boise. Pete and I got up before the birds, filled up our coffee mugs and jumped in the car. Boise bound!
When we arrived, 11 hours later, we went to Jessica and Nicks place. Oh my babygirl looks so dang cute with that pregnant little belly!
All was going well and we decided to head our for some much needed dinner. Red Robin was the vote and off we went. After enjoying a delicious meal and conversation, my dear son-in-law excused himself to the restroom. No biggee right? Well, it wouldn't have been except for he really went to the waitress and told her it was Pete's birthday. Pete's birthday isn't until AUGUST! So after a few minutes here comes the gang of Red Robin employees singing and clapping and they kindly place a sundae in front of my ever so red faced husband. Nick, "poppa's" gonna get you!!
Day 1: The Baby Shower
What a great day! Many of Jessica's friends and family gathered around her to celebrate the upcoming birth of baby Ryker. I was in heaven watching my daughter glow with that soon-to-be mom excitement. I know that she is going to be an amazing mother. I'm so very very proud of her. While we celebrated, Josh and Pete played round after round of Pool in the clubhouse game room. That boy of mine is a gem. He too makes me very proud. Josh has a quick wit and an impressive imagination. He shows that through his amazing talent in movie making. Tune into YOUTUBE and look for JOSHYBOY013 and you'll see what I mean.
Day 2: On the road again to Cottonwood, ID
Again we're back in the car, this time headed further up north to Pete's hometown, Cottonwood, population 1,005. Yep, it's a small town alright, but it's beautiful up there and did I mention... COLD!?! We spent the day and night visiting with Pete's mom and a handful of his 9 siblings. Pete is 10th of 11 kids. His brother Dan passed away 3 yrs ago. I wish I could have met him too.
Day 3: On the road again for another 2 hrs to get to Colfax, WA
Here we arrive to see Samantha and her little family. We are introduced to new baby girl Maybelle, the newest addition to the family. Lil' man Buckley is asleep when we get there but wakes shortly after our arrival. What a great time we had with Charlie, Samantha and the precious grandkids. Samantha and Charlie are awesome parents, we couldn't be more proud.
Day 4: Sweet Kassi arrives at Sam's house
Alas! The trip wouldn't be complete without seeing ALL our kids. The house is full, the laughter is loud and the love is strong. Pete and I played and fed and diaper changed and bounced and carried those two little babies as much as we could. We wanted to take advantage of each moment best we could.
Day 5: Back down the hill to Lewiston
Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. After saying our goodbyes to Charlie, Samantha and the babies, Kassi, Pete and I jumped back in the car for an hour drive to Lewiston to drop Kassi off. But not before doing some shopping! We found Kassi a beautiful dress for our wedding in May. Kassi, Sam and Jess are going to be our Bridesmaids (more about that at another time). After shopping and lunch we sorrowfully said goodbye to Kassi and it was off to Cottonwood again where we stayed the night to rest up for our trip back down the mountain to Boise the next day.
Day 6: Boise bound...AGAIN
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| My babygirl and my main man |
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| Love that belly |
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| Chica and Chico |
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| Opa meets Belle |
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| Opa bonds with Buck |
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| Worn out Oma snuggles with Buck |
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| Precious baby Belle |
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| His "favorite youngest daughter" Kassi |
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kaschmitter
AND TWO BECOME ONE
On December 17, 2010 my dreams came true...Pete and I were married. We didn't have the big wedding yet, that comes in May, in Idaho with all our friends and family.
Pete proposed to me on December 5, 2010 at our most favorite Sushi restaurant. Every Sunday, as many of you know, Pete and I go out for Sushi after church. This particular Sunday was no exception. As we sat at the Sushi bar chitchatting with our chef Pete reached for my hand, told me how much he loved me and how happy he was to have found me, then slowly slipped a ring on my finger and asked me to be his wife. I was speechless and shocked. Pete and I never discussed marriage. We both knew it would probably happen "someday" but we didn't talk about it at all. So as I sat there in disbelief he wondered if I was going to answer him. Of course I said "YES!!"
The next step...when? and where? We agreed we wanted to be married with all our children and family and friends around us but we didn't want to wait so long. We decided to have the legal civil ceremony here in Vegas on December 17th and plan the big shabang for Idaho. We decided on May. Preparations are moving right along and we are counting down the days.
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