Blueberry Muffins

We have so many awesome blueberries right now. So today during Jackson's morning nap, Abigail and I made blueberry muffins. She LOVES to help me in the kitchen, so when I am in a patient, laid-back mood, I take advantage and have her "help" me.

Sampling the muffins (and looks like some yogurt as well :)).

Job well done!

Baby Shower

This past Saturday Tanya Niewedde and I threw a baby shower for Heide. It was so much fun! Tanya eeks with creativity so all the great decorations and any creative, awesome idea that was executed was totally all her - seriously! But I had a great time throwing it. We had a fun game, great food (a big thanks to Mom for her awesome caramel rolls!), and a great devotion (thanks to Sue Whipple).

Tanya's mom was in town visiting, so she came and helped us, which was awesome!

The kids/moms' table - mostly paper used here! No china for the kiddos! :)

The first time I had a good excuse to use my china! :) 

This was during the game. Abigail was "playing" as well. It was so cute. She was so serious about it. :)

Presents!

MN

Whew! Looking back MN was a very nice trip. It was a ton of work and at times quite hairy, but taking all the travel, time in the carseats, sickness, lack of sleep, etc, etc. the kids did very well (and John and I hung in there - even enjoyed ourselves :)).

We went to Glenwood, MN for a family reunion/wedding. All 52 of us were there (the Harold Gramm family). It was very special. My family - Grant's, Darin's, us, and Mom and Dad all stayed in a 5 bedroom (2 bath) cabin/house. CRAZY! I've said it before but 6 kids ages 5 and under, with 3 being 13 months and under, is a crazy combo. Between all the kids we had two visits to the urgent care, one ear infection, one sinus infection, one crazy bug bite infection, two new teeth, numerous fevers, lots of sore throats, and TONS of mosquito bites! :) When I think it over it really doesn't seem as if it should have been much fun but it really was. :)

Lindsay's wedding was really nice and it was GREAT to see the family and my grandparents. We cherish our time with family.

Lincoln (13 mo), Jackson (10 mo), Tucker (7 mo)



Arial graciously entertaining the girls with Candyland (I don't know if she knew what she was getting into by offering to do this!)

Braylyn at the playground

Getting ready to go on a boat ride! Jackson sooo didn't like the life jacket. :)

So bright!

Cara took the girls on a ride on the golf cart. It was so funny. She drove really fast down the hills and pretended that they were on a roller coaster. I wouldn't doubt most everyone at the resort heard the girls squealing and screaming. :)

So much love. :)

Abigail couldn't resist playing with Great Grandma's pretty porcelein dolls. They are so not to be played with but Grandma is a softy and let her do it.

Mom and us with Grandpa and Grandma Gramm

4 generations of Gramm girls

Swim Lessons

Abigail did great with swim lessons this year! I am so excited! She is becoming quite a proficient swimmer. Lessons and lots of swimming this summer has given her a lot of confidence in the water. It's been really fun.