~Sisters~

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

4th of July

Yes, I know...this post is a bit delayed.

We celebrated America's Birthday in McCook Lake, South Dakota at Mark and Cynthia's house. It is always a fun celebration and the girls always enjoy seeing their Kneifl cousins. They see their Paces side cousins almost daily, so it is a treat to see their other cousins!

We just made a day trip out of it. The girls swam in the lake, played games and ate nothing but junk food all day long. It was great...or at least they thought so! It was also a celebration for Jason's niece, Bridget, who just recently got married in Kansas City (next post). Bridget's bridal shower was incorporated into the day, and we celebrated by playing fun Olympic style yard games (ladder golf, javelin throw with pool noodles and bean bag toss). The best part of the day was the delicious cream can supper! This is one of my faves, and I was introduced to this delicious meal when I met Jason. You throw brats, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, salt, pepper, beer, and oregano(some spice??) into an old farm style cream can. You let it cook for about 2 hours or until it steams. Everything is so juicy and yummy when it is done! Of course the girls ate none of this and opted for cookies and watermelon instead. We weren't able to stay for the firework show because it didn't start until 10pm and Jason had to work in the morning and we had a 2 hour drive back home. The girls were fast asleep as soon as we hit the road and slept the whole way home. Jason and I enjoyed lots of fireworks on the way home along the interstate. We caught glimpse of many big shows as we hit the Omaha area. We hope everyone enjoyed their day as much as we did!

Waiting very patiently to jump in!

She's not so sure!

Tubing with cousin Rachel

Hi Mommy!

I love this baby!

As ornery as they come!

Avery with her Uncle Randy and cousin Jensen

Avery and her Aunt Trina

She liked the neighbors baby pool much better than the lake!

Snuggling up with Grandma Romaine and Aunt Trina

Chillin...

Waiting so patiently to get in the boat...and never got to.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

BBQ with Friends

Last Sunday night we were invited over to a friend's house for a BBQ, drinks and some fireworks. We went over to David and Sarah's house...Sarah was a friend of mine in college and a former teammate of mine. She has 3 beautiful children...Gabby 4, Izzy almost 3, and Trueman 12 weeks. We enjoyed time there with our other friends, Jess and Kevin and their kiddos Rylee who is 2 and Weston who is 7 weeks. I can't forget Carrie who was there also! Carrie and Jess were also former teammates of mine in Wayne, and Jess was my college roommate 3 of the 4 years I was there. It was nice for the kids to all get a chance to play together and for the parents to sit down and enjoy a drink and some adult conversation with one another. Poor David slaved over the hot grill while the girls and other 2 guys hung out inside! After we ate, the kiddos played outside for a while and we did some fireworks...IT WAS HOT! Thank you to Sarah and David for having us all over!

Rylee, Avery, Lily and Gabby (Carrie is hiding)

Avery and Gabby

Avery, Gabby and Lily

Rylee

Hey Guys wait for me!

Izzy....poor baby wasn't feeling well :(

Carrie and baby Trueman

Sarah and her little Izzy

Lily and baby Weston

Jason and Trueman...I think he needs a boy!

The boys!

Let's eat!

Carrie, Sarah and Jess

Father's Day 2012

Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a daddy.

A Dad is your biggest fan, even when you strike out.

A Dad is someone you never outgrow your need for.

You tickled my toes....checked for monsters , showed me the stars....And taught me how to reach them...I love you Dad.

I'm as lucky as can be, for the world's best dad belongs to me.

Daddy and his first born daughter, Lily Rose...September 12th, 2008

Daddy and his baby girl, Avery Grace...October 17th, 2010

Daddy
A daddy and his daughters, walking hand in hand,
Though he can't spend much time with them,
They say they understand.
When he's at work or on a trip, the memory of him lingers,
The two girls smile, they know they have him
Wrapped around their fingers.
A slight tilt of their pretty heads, a smile, a lowered glance,
A hug and kiss and, "Daddy please?"
He doesn't stand a chance!
In later years he will recall, with tenderness and love,
Two charming girls, with hands in his,
Two blessings from above.

We love you Daddy!

Love,

Lily Rose and Avery Grace

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Kneifl Family "Christmas"

This past Saturday was the annual Kneifl Family Christmas in June. I'm not sure if it is really called that anymore, but that is how it started several years back. It is kind of like a family reunion...the holidays are always so busy for everyone, so this is a nice time to be able to get together and just sit back and enjoy every one's company. Jason had family in from Minnesota, Texas, Iowa and Nebraska(that I am aware of). I had some training classes here in Omaha on Friday and Saturday so Jason took the girls up on Friday morning. They met Aunt Trina and family and Grandma Romaine in the Sioux City mall for lunch...Chick Fil A...yummy! I met up with them in Newcastle at the reunion/Christmas on Saturday afternoon after my class. The girls had a blast playing with their cousins...especially cousin Rachel! Lily was asking all week long when she got to see Rachel. Rachel...if you read this...we really appreciate the time you spend with our girls. They look up to you and love you very much. I know that with you being so much older it is sometimes hard to sit back and play with the "little kids" when you want to be off doing things your own age. They really admire you and so do we!