Cabin Shots

After a couple-month break, we made it back up to Iowa and got some work done on the cabin. The guys got it almost completely drywalled, taped and mudded! It's starting to look like a cozy, little home! So exciting!!!

Playin' Outside!

Click to play 'Just Swingin'!'

Wellness checkup!

Clo had her 18 month wellness checkup yesterday. (She is closer to 19 months, but her last visit was late, so they pushed this visit back a little.) She's 34 inches and almost 24 pounds!! A little above average on height and a little below average on weight, but Dr. Deeken said she looked perfect and beautiful! Chad and I were both little beanpoles, so I'm guessing Clo will be too! She was running a lowgrade fever when we got there (she's cutting 4 teeth all at once right now!) and had one shot, which she did not enjoy, so she wasn't feeling to good last night. We pretty much just snuggled all evening til she went to bed and this morning, she seems fine! :-)

Guess that's all for now. The boys are doing the Columbia Show this weekend, so Clo and I will be there some and home some, and I'm pretty sure Shan's coming up! Love, Kate

KC Western Farm Show

We just got home from the KC Western Farm Show. The show had a great turnout and I think the guys were pretty happy with the results! Chloe did awesome. We spent all three full days at the show. She's a trooper, also she doesn't know any different. She's with her Mommy and Daddy so I guess it doesn't matter where we are, long as we're together she seems to always do really great!

Seems like we're full swing in the Trade Show Circut right now, with 3 down and 1 or 2 more to go. This weekend, it's Columbia. I'm not sure but I think Auntie Shanti might be coming up to hang with me and Clo. Enjoy the pics! Love, Kate and Fam

Click to play!!

Vday Bib

Vday bib by Grandma Donna! We are at home til Thursday this week, then heading to KC for the Western Farm Show! Kate

P.S. Clo has used her big girl potty twice now!! :-D

Happy V-Day! Love, Clo

Daytrip with the Fam!

Yesterday afternoon Chad, Clo and I roadtripped up to Columbia to meet Grandma Dee Dee, Auntie Dori and Grandpa Gene! We ate lunch at HuHot (yum!) and shopped for Dori's prom dress. She found a keeper and looks so beautiful in it! Thanks for a great day, guys! We miss you!!! Love, Kate

Daddy's money, Mama's good looks! Hehe!

So.... here is Miss Clo getting into her Daddy's wallet at a young, brilliant age! Hehe! She was throwing around $20's like nobody's business. Notice she also has her bling bling! Then below are the pics from Clo's very first haircut!! She was a doll... only took 10 minutes and she even let Sharla curl her little locks!!! Thanks Sharla!! :-) Love, Kate

Before...

After!...

"Click" to see the curling action!! :-D

Bass Pro in Springfield...

And of course, on the way home from Branson, we had to stop by the Bass Pro Headquarters!! :-)

The whole gang....

Auntie Shanti went shopping for..........a Chloe!!! Hehe!

Branson!

Here we are in Branson at Conklin's 40th Anniversary National Convention.... good times! And thanks to Grandma Donna for watching Clo all weekend! Love, Kate

Chad with Roy Rogers, Jr.!

Headed to the banquet...

Grandpa Rod turns 50!!!

Grandpa Rod turned the big 5-0 on February 2, so he and the fam came down to Jeff for a little Bday bash... complete with balloons, candles, strawberry cake and pinapple upside down cake!! After that, we all headed down to Branson for convention! Kate

Family Fun!

Hello! Here is a shot of Clo....snuggling with Bear Bear! They are best buds! Click 'play' below to watch a vid of Chad and Tot duking it out in a boxing match, and Clo running around and hanging out, playing with her barn!

We are headed down to Branson on Thursday for Convention. I'll have pics to post when I get home, I'm sure! Love, Kate

Precious girls and best buds!

Amber's girls and Clo... Miss Kelsay, Adelle, Clo and Nikki!! Buddies!

Mommy & Me!

Making cookies with Mommy!

Tea party with friends!

Good morning buddies- Clo and Bear-Bear!

Mommy and Me- dressed alike, before lunch with Amber, Sharla and the girls! We even had matching bling bling!! :-)


Clo's million dollar grin!

Pots and Pans & Bathtime!

Click to hear Chloe play her 'drums!'

Big girl! 18 month old toddler!!

Hey All! Wow. My baby girl is now an 18 month old toddler!! Here are a few recent pics! Love, Kate

Pink camo bibs by Daddy. Piggys by Mommy!

Click to play!! :-)

1st Dentist Apt! It went great!

Gma Dee Dee and Auntie Dori Fae!

Grandma Dee Dee and Auntie Dori Fae came down for a visit. We relaxed at home and buzzed over to Kleinschmidt's for a fabulous aftertoon of shopping! Love, Kate

Nashville!

Here are a few pics from our recent trip to Nashville! We've since been home to Jeff, over to Kansas City and back to Jeff! Love, Kate

Sporting her bikini, Clo's all ready to go swimming!

Passing the time in our hotel room. Chloe found out that stacking tissues is a really fun way to spend the afternoon. LOL.

When Daddy was done with meetings, we went over to the "Opry Mills Mall" and visited a stingray display and rode the carousel!

Riding the carousel...click play!