Larson Wedding

On Saturday, our friend Ashley Hammer became Mrs. Zach Larson. The wedding was beautiful and we enjoyed snapping a few shots of the family (and friends) at the reception.

Our little "ham", Olivia, trying to help herself to some of Daddy's Gatorade before the wedding!


The Reception


Jes and Calvin


The Reception Hall was VERY cold with the AC running. Lena Mae spent most of the evening wrapped in a blanket, but she was - as usual - all smiles!










Our friends Steve and Melissa with Calvin.


Olivia and our friend, Karsen.


(Check out Lena - - so sweet!)


Sisters




This shot of me and my handsome husband is courtesy of Lola Grace Photography!

One Fish, Two Fish....

I came across these videos that my sister had filmed of us at the pool this summer. As you can see, Lola became quite the little fish.....



On this cooler day, Liv was pleased with just blowing bubbles...

Olivia's Tea Party

For Olivia's 2nd birthday, we had a tea party at the park. After cake, ice cream and presents, the kids enjoyed an evening of swimming.

Happy Birthday, Olivia Jane!

Olivia Jane....

2 years ago


1 year ago


Today

Happy Birthday, Liv!
We Love You!

County Fair and Car Show

The county fair always brings excitement to our little ladies' summer....

One of our family's favorite summertime activities is to attend the Annual Car Show and Cruise Night. It's always hot and I'm usually pregnant, however this year was different as the weather was very mild and the only baby I was carrying could easily be placed into a stroller!





One of our favorites.


Mommy's favorite!




Waiting for the parade to start.




Daddy and his "Car Girls"! Liv still asks at least once a week if we can go see the cars again.


Hey! What's my car doing in the parade?!?!




See ya next year!

July (so far)!

With the busyness of summer, my blogging schedule is no longer daily or even weekly, but has now become bi-monthly! I thought I'd better post some of our more exciting events to keep everyone up to date.....

The "Loschen Gang" got together for a BBQ and some backyard swimming.


Lena and Mommy


Lena and I went to Lincoln to visit Jake and Emily's new baby boy, Brenden.


The Gustafson's came for a visit. Lola was very impressed with their boys, Gray and Jake!


Beth is a dear friend of mine and we always have fun when we are together.


We ate lunch together at the Frosty Mug.


Liv cleaned up everyone's plate while the others played arcade games!


The girls and I swim (or surf) almost every day. Lola has become quite the underwater swimmer!


We enjoyed several nights of fireworks at our home.


I guess some appeared to be more excited....


...than others!


Liv taking care of Calvin








Snakes are still exciting when your 3!

The Fourth of July!

We went to the Hildreth Parade on the Fourth of July with Emma and RJ.





Both girls were proud of the amount of candy they had collected:





Lola wanted a picture of her candy bucket. :)


Bailey, Lola, Olivia and Gavin watching a movie before fireworks in Hildreth.







Happy July!

After viewing this family picture a friend took of us, we decided that it was time for Liv to give up the pacifier which she had still been using at bedtime. She has now been without it for over a week and has recovered nicely. Liv is also close to conquering "the diaper". July has been a big month of training for our Livi Jane!