Little Helpers

Last Friday we spent the evening getting all the last minute details put together for the craft fair. We had lots of help. Titus is helping Daddy put the display together and Lillie is helping put hair bows onto the cards. What help!

And Lillie is modeling the head bands that I am selling this year along with the hair bows. She is quite proud of the one she gets to wear!



And these next pictures are the booth we had at Whitewater. We will be having another booth at the Berean Country Fair this Saturday the 1oth. This is always a fun fair with the German food that is served. I love verenika!!


Aren't those little Tutus adorable! Those are something Natalie made! So fun! Lillie can't wait to get hers.

And lest you think that it is ALL girl stuff, it is NOT! There are little cloth shoes, burp cloths, bibs, binky bibs, onesies, diaper/wipes carriers, tag-a-long toys, blankets and other fun things for the little man! Also for mommy this year, there are some earrings for sale! So come check it out!
There are lots of other booths as well! I'm sure you'll be able to find something you just have to have. My in-laws have their Kansas Country Blessings booth, and my sister will have her debut with her Little Apron Strings booth featuring adult and kid size aprons plus some other fun things. Also, I think this year there will be new activities for kids to participate in. There is something for the whole family. Food for Dad (okay, for Mom too), Shopping for Mom, and activities for the kids! See you there!

Saggy Baggy

Wow, I don't even know what to say about this poor dog. But he was the strangest looking dog I have ever seen. He looked semi-normal from the front and then as he walked by Cindy and I looked at each other and died laughing. We couldn't stop laughing. Then she thought we should get a picture so I could share it on here. And also so Gary and Jarrod could appreciate it. They would. So I kind of followed it for awhile trying to get a picture that would show its true colors.

If you don't think it is funny, I assure you, you would have laughed your head off if you had seen it in person. Oh man, I am laughing just thinking about it.


I sure hope I don't look like that when I get older. But at least people would get a good laugh from it. I can't finish typing because I am laughing so hard. His backside is so hysterical. I mean, what kind of tail is that anyway!!?? I'm sure his owners love him just the way he is.

Matt + Kendra 10.02.2004

(Sorry for the picture quality. It had to be scanned in)

Last Friday, Matt and I celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary. I meant to have a post then, but it was kind of a busy day. So now, I am posting about it! We got married on October 2, 2004. And to be honest, I don't even remember the time. Ha! We had an outdoor wedding at Greg and Beth Claassen's home. They have a beautiful home and yard. The setting was absolutely beautiful. The weather was absolutely beautiful. Which in October it could have gone either way. But God blessed us so much and gave us a beautiful day. It has been such a journey with Matt and I love him so much. God brought us together for a purpose and we are amazed at His blessings in our life and in our family.

For our BIG five year anniversary we celebrated by riding in the tractor together! (Matt actually got the second band to my wedding ring last year so he was off the hook for this year!) With no kids!! Then we went to Sonic and got a Mocha Chip Java Chiller. Delicious!! It was a great way to celebrate. It isn't too often we get out without any kids! I actually surprised Matt by going out to the field. They have been so busy lately. I called his brother Andy to see where they were and his parents kept the kids for me. Then when Gary realized it was our anniversary he let Matt go early! I think Cindy may have had something to do with that realization=)
Meg Duerksen came out and took some family photos of us this summer. I especially loved the pictures that she took of Matt and I. Matt doesn't always like to get his picture taken. Well, neither do I for that matter, but Meg took some really great ones.

I love you, Matt, so much. You are such a wonderful husband and father and you work so hard for your family. I am so glad God made us for each other!


We love being together and we can't wait to see what God has planned for the rest our lives! Happy Anniversary Babe!