Potty Training

I wanted to keep the blog updated (because I'm terrible at writing things down and maybe I can make this into a book someday) but I don't have any pictures of our newest excitement!! Emme is potty trained (or at least very close)!! We have gone all week with 1 accident so goodbye to diapers!! Go Emme!!

Shelby County Fair

Emme, Aliza, Drake and Amber Prange riding the Dizzy Dragons!


Emme and Aliza riding the roller coaster. This ride did not end well for Emme. She was screaming and crying. When I got her down she said "It was too fast!!"



More Em's speed!! The Teacups

The cutest baby girl at the baby show!! (and Addie looks nice also)

Such cool kids!!

Since the Shelby County Fair had a carnival this year I thought it would be a good idea to take Emme. Addie was going to put Hazel in the baby show so we tagged along then headed out for some rides!!

4th of July

Drake and Amber Prange


Emme and Aliza with their sparklers.


Stomping on poppers. Gotta love the footwear!!

More poppers!! The favorite of the night!!

Enjoying the BBQ

We spent the 4th of July at our house with some of our friends. Addie, Joshlin, Aliza and Hazel Yoder, Clint, Amber and Drake Prange and my mom and dad all came over for a BBQ and some fireworks. It was a little rainy during supper, but the rain left so the fireworks extravaganza could begin. I think Joshlin and B. J. had more fun than anyone!!

More Wedding Photos

Emme's dance partner, Cullen Snow.


Daddy's Little girl!



A perfect job by the flower girl!!


All dressed up for the wedding!


Emme and Aunt Laura

Jonathan and Laura's Wedding

The Jones Men. Damon, Dehner, Jonathan and B. J.


Emme and Uncle Jon.



The beautiful flower girl.




The highlight of the trip was getting to swim in the pool at the hotel.


Practicing for the big day!

B. J.'s brother Jonathan got married on June 27, 2009. His lovely new wife, Laura asked Emme to be the flower girl and B. J. to be the best man in their wedding. We had a busy wonderful weekend. Congratulations to the happy new couple!!

New Swingset!

Emme helping move the swingset.


Look at my new swingset!

Sliding down with Grandma's help.

Climbing onto the swingset at Grandma and Papa Ratliff's house.

Setting the swingset.

Clarence Homecoming

Emme loved the rides!


Emme and Aliza had a great time on the merry go round!



Aliza and Emme in a flying green elephant.

Cruisin the square in Clarence!

The girls ready to pick out their first ride of the night.

We headed over to Clarence to enjoy the Homecoming festivities with the Yoder family on Friday night. The girls had a great time riding rides and we got to listen to the Eli Young Band. It was a good time despite the rain right before we got there. It turned out to be a good night to spend with friends!