End of September

Michael had his 32 Birthday on Sunday. We celebrated all weekend. Friday Tom came up and we had a steak and crableg dinner with chocolate lava cake for dessert. Sat. we had a family day and then Mike and I went out for a birthday date night. Sunday mom and dad stopped by on their way from Chicago to St.Louis for brunch. Then I tried cooking for Mike. I know this is a pretty scary thought for those of you who know me well. I spent several hour in the kitchen cooking believe it or not and so far the house has not burned down and no one is showing any signs of sickness. I got out my grandma Dorma's recipes and away I went. We now have Italian Beef, Mini Meat Loaves, Cheesy Potato Soup, and Wonderful Apple Dumplings. Thank you Grandma for the easy recipies you share with me. All-in-all I think Mike had a spectacular birthday with his family and a whole day of nothing on TV but Sunday Football. :) Love you babe!

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We had a fun and exciting time in St.Louis. We experienced: a bus ride, a train ride, a museum, heights, a baseball game, riding a bike in the big city, Soulard farmers market, eating dinner on a patio and a terace, and some good old family time.

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Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying this fall weather! We love it at our house.

August and some of September 2010

We have been without a computer for some time now. We have been very busy traveling and will continue to do so for the next month and a half. Most of the pictures are from my phone so they are not the best. I hope everyone is doing great and enjoying this wonderful weather. I love this time of year.

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Emmalee went to the Dentist for the first time with Uncle Tyson. She got to sit in in the back and watch her mommy and daddy get their teeth cleaned and ask questions. Then it was her turn. He did a wonderful job with her. It was the one of the first times that I have ever seen her be hesitant about doing something. But once he came out and talked to her she hopped in the chair and did great. She has her daddy's teeth, which is a good thing.

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First day of Pre-school. My little girl is getting so big. She seems to be enjoying school very much. She is in class with her BFF Emily which, probably helps with seperation. Stacy and I are a little surprised we have not been called into the office yet. HaHa!

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July 2010

Okay, so I know it has been a month since my last post. We have been very busy with activities, traveling, and house guest. Plus, I have been a little blah about blogging lately. We have done so many wonderful things and the kids are growing and changing and experiencing new things every day. I just have not felt like even getting my camera out to take pictures and then I am not real excited about the ones I do take. But as always here are a few from the last month. (Debby saved me on the vacation pictures, Thank you Debby.) We went on the Kroeschen Family Vacation to Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach area this year. There was lots of sun, water and family time. (Some of my favorite things) Thank you Doug and Debby, for another wonderful family vacation!

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Fireworks!

Happy 4th Everyone! We had a great weekend in the Lou.

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Good busy week!

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June 12 - 27

Mike and I celebrated our 5th Anniversary Friday!

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Mike had his Edward Jones Summer Regional this weekend in St.Louis. We had a wonderful time. Grandma and Papa Beck kept the kids over at their condo and Mike and I had a room over at the Hilton. We went the Edward Jones head quarters then to see Michael Bubble Friday night. (Excellent concert!) Went on a tour of Bush Saturday and the awards banquet that night. That is the only times I got to see Mike seeing how he was in Meetings every morning and early afternoon.

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This was a very busy week for us. We just got home and Emmalee started T-ball Monday and Wednesday mornings, she started Vacation Bible School this week M-Th.evenings, Tuesday and Thursday she had dance and Both kids had Gymnastics on Wednesday. Next week we start Swimming! :)

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We got to spend Father's day with out family in Mt. Vernon. We had pool time and lunch and then we had lake time and dinner. It was a wonderful day with family and we always enjoy when we get to spend time with them relaxing. Happy Father's day to all the dads!

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This is to my Dad who I know I don't tell enough how much I love him, how much I appreciate all the things that he has taught me in life, how it makes me feel to know that he is always right here for me and my family if we ever need anything and for all the things he has already done throughout my life. I love you dad! Here are a few pictures that I had handy that I thought you might enjoy.

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Our first big vacation of the year. We drove through 6 states, stayed the night in 3 states, and went to 3 amusement parks during our week trip. There were lots of smiles, laughs, sleeping, swimming, snacking,texting, rides, water rides, driving, more rides, walking, sweating, eating, movie watching, whining, and tears. (The latter of the two were mostly from mom.) But it was a great trip and I would love to do it again. Such wonderful memories were made and we were with great friends. I also need to thank a sweet wonderful girl named Savannah who came along so we could spend some time with her and she was so much help with the little ones. THANK YOU SO MUCH SAVANNAH FOR ALL THE HELP WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!

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Just another week of the Kroeschen family

Garden, first movie and the pool.

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Busy Week

End of May beginning of June. We went back to the Vern for Memorial Weekend: Emmalee turned 3, two wedding showers, lots of swimming and baseball, and today the kids had their Doctors appointments.

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