Drummer Boy playing to a little music.

Drummer boy playing to a little built in tune. He muted the drums and what you hear is him.

Drummer Boy having fun with his new toy.

Drummer Boy playing with his new toy. He is taking drum lessons and loving it. The music sheet is one of his homework assignments.

Let's just jam a little.

One more time.

Time with a couple of nieces

Last month we got to spend some time with a couple of our nieces. Thanks to our wonderful family photographer (Lyle) we get to share them with the world. Tamra got to hug on Kennedy and Shawn got to hug on Belle.

We couldn't get enough loves from either of the girls.

Sister's aprons

Last year Tamra went to Sarah's for Belle's blessing. While there Tamra, Wendi and Sarah talked about how fun it would be to make fun aprons. Tamra decided she would make each of them one for their birthdays. Belle even got one to match mom's. Looking good girls.

A new twist on date night

We got a Wii as a family gift for Christmas and love it. Everybody wants their turn. Shortly after Christmas we invested in Wii Fit. Our New Years resolution is to exercise regularly.

If we can get the boys down at a decent hour we sneak down stairs to have a "Wii Fit date". It has been really fun for us to exercise and laugh at each other on a regular basis. This is us supposedly doing the warrior pose. So far neither one of us has lost any weight, but we are sure it is because our excess is being turned into muscle. "Wii" will keep you posted on our progress.

Recipe from Thanksgiving

Springtime Pasta Salad

2 C. spiral pasta ¼ C. sour cream
1 med. Zucchini, cubed
1-¼ tsp. dill weed
½ C. sliced ripe olives
½ tsp. salt
½ C. chopped sweet red pepper
½ tsp. ground mustard
¼ C. chopped onion
¼ tsp. pepper
½ C. mayo or salad dressing
¼ tsp. garlic salt


Cook pasta to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
Place in a large bowl.
Add zucchini, olives, red pepper and onion.
Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat.
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
10-12 servings.

Lincoln the 80's Dude

Lincoln decided to be an 80's Dude. He grabbed dad's old black leather zipper tie, mom's old parachute pants and 80's buttons. Doubled layered the polo's, made sure the collars were up, and slipped on his vans. He tried to create a little waver hair do with what little hair he has (buzz cut). He came out looking very authentic.

Totally awesome dude.