Sunday, May 20, 2012. And both of our boys love animals. I am the odd one out. But we found a compromise that makes everyone happy. Eric gets his farm animal. The boys get their animal to raise and care for. I will get fresh eggs in a few months. We got them as chicks. The first four we named. They lived in a box in the garage. Until they got big enough. That Eric built for them. And then the boys in my life. All decided we needed two more.

Eric and Laura were married on October 7th 2006 in Davenport Iowa. Laura and Eric welcomed Maddox Lucille on September 16th, 2009. Laura, Eric and Maddox were joined by Kennon Thomas on June 2nd, 2011. After 13 years as a physical therapist Laura left her job to stay home with the kids in March of 2014. Eric continues to work as a financial planner at The Planning Center, Moline, IL. Tuesday, March 14, 2017. A Hodge Podge of Activities in January and February! My girl and I eating lunch at Pleasant View.

Saturday, June 5, 2010. It was a true weekend project, unlike most of our other weekend projects that take months.

I raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Thursday, February 6, 2014. The kids wrote and letter and I got a balloon. we attached the letter and sent it up to Papa! Thursday, February 06, 2014. Monday, November 12, 2012. Monday, November 12, 2012.

Thursday, February 4, 2016. She knows right from wrong and tries so hard to make good choices. You are such a special girl, sis, and we sure do love you so very much! Winter, part 1.