Deaver-Guenther Palooza Winter 2012

We had a short but wonderful weekend with the Guenthers. We were hoping for a trip to Rocaberry pumpkin patch, but the day was cold and windy so we opted for the Lincoln Chil-seum instead.

 

Loved the grocery store, of course. I cannot get enough of this little Brynlee.

 

They had a newly renovated media center. The kiddos danced and performed. And I couldn’t resist an opportunity to be onscreen, too….obviously. This place was like living a lifelong dream for me!

Some people were not thrilled with the camera being out…

That night the boys went to the football game and we stayed home with the kiddos. Paul’s sister-in-law and three kiddos and their friend and one little also joined us. We had 10 kids and 4 mommies. It was chaotic but fun!

There’s plenty of houses for sale here, Katie and Paul…just sayin’….

A fall afternoon

Seems like a lifetime ago that we were able to play outside without coats, but here’s some 2 month old pictures.

A non-silly picture of this kid would be worth millions…

Leo is so dramatic right now. He always throws his little head back when he gets frustrated.

 

My first attempt at Christmas pictures…

 

Chil-seum

 

All four kiddos think that going to Kearney means going to the Children museum. We’ll be in Kearney, shopping and they’ll ask me, “When are we going to Kearney?”

They also like to call it the “Chil-seum,” which saves them 2 whole syllables.

This place has been hours of fun for us. We are so thankful it is just a short drive away.

 

Leo just loves, loves, LOVES cars and trains and tractors. He can be occupied for a very long time just pushing them around.

Bishop Conley

We were so thrilled to be able to represent our parish at Bishop Conley’s installation. It was a beautiful Mass with almost 40 bishops and over 200 priests. The music was wonderful and it was such an honor to be there. We got to talk to Bishop Conley for a few short minutes after the Mass. I even prodded him a little to see if he was interested in coming to Holdrege for our Pub Theology. He gave me an enthusiastic “Yes!” We feel so blessed to have him as our new bishop!