florida + family

The last 2 years, we've gone on a family trip to Anna Maria Islands. We have such a nice, relaxing time with the family and this year was no exception! From deep sea fishing to getting a Saturday morning Latte, thanks for the great trip mom and dad!

Another fun fishing extravaganza!

Aww, little Jakers!

Heading to Avery's birthday dinner celebration!

Pink Toms!!

 Yummo - deep fried french fries!

Makenna about to experience hot sauce for the very first time! She took it like a champ!

friends + mountains

In life, I think one of the better gifts we're given is a solid community of friends. Drew and I have been blessed with some amazing people in our lives. With a couple of these people we headed up to the mountains before all of the snow melted for the year to enjoy a (well, for the non-prego people i.e. Becky and me) couple runs...

...while I enjoyed a nice hike.

Becky and I took everyone a lunch...yummy!

 Drew kept telling me it was the perfect lighting for a photo...I think he was right!


Sunny one moment, and then it started to hail!

young love

In February (yes, again, I realize I've been on hiatus from blogging for awhile...) Brad and Alicia were 1 of 10 couples to contest in a race that could've potentially paid for their wedding. Well, no wedding paid for, but a true test of the relationship! Go team Dyksterhouse!!