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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

celebrating freedom

july 3 festivities.

july 4 festivities.

missing asher this year!

Thursday, June 30, 2016

We went to Faulkton, South Dakota for a family reunion on the Rusch side of the family. We stayed with my aunts at a nice little house and enjoyed time with extended family. It's been two years since Grandma Irene passed away and seeing her brothers and sisters was so heartwarming. My great aunt looks just like her and it brought me to tears seeing so much if my grandma in her.

The girls enjoyed time with my cousin's kiddos and they ran around for hours. We had time to go to the Faulkton carousel. After the reunion ended we drove to Aberdeen for the day and spent our time at Storybook Land. So many childhood memories at this place and so glad my girls get to make those same sort of memories with their Mimi and Papa.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

adenoids + tonsils = removed

Keller had surgery this week to remove her adenoids and tonsils. She did great and was such a trooper. The doctor said they were huge and it was good we had the surgery. The procedure only took about 30 minutes and we left the hospital by 1030am. Day 1 was spent resting and she was very quiet. It's hard to watch our normally very spunky gal so reserved and mellow.

Hopefully the rest of the week goes quickly and she recovers well.

Waiting for surgery. Happy as always.

In my arms after surgery.

Resting at home.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

four years old

keller grace. you are one fiery and feisty little ball of energy. it has been one crazy year and I can't believe you are four.

at four years old you are incredibly full of character! you take in every moment and find each opportunity you can to perform. you sing at the top of your lungs and love to put on shows for us. your favorite songs are all from the musical Annie. you even got to go see the musical live this year with mommy, daddy, and evie. at your last doctor's appointment you weighed 39 lbs and were 42.5 inches tall.

you have seen a lot of doctors this year. and you have learned the art of negotiation at all of these appointments. you can successfully earn two suckers and two stickers at each visit. you rocked your liver appointments and ultrasounds but failed your ENT visit. you have your first surgery in a couple weeks and get your tonsils and adenoids out.

you loved preschool this year. you remembered everyone's names after the first day and loved going back every tuesday and thursday.

every night you put all of your babies and animals in bed with you. your blankies (yes two) haven't left you one night. you ask for candy or gum everyday. you must need it to help maintain your sweetness level. you love playing with your babies and take such great care of them.

you love your sister but spend most of your time teasing her. you love to color and paint and will always sing while you work. you are such a great helper and are always so good at picking up your toys. you even volunteer to clean both your room and evie's room.

you can hold a conversation with anyone including the people you meet in the grocery store. you are determined and strong willed which is proof you will be a leader. we wouldn't change anything about you. keller, the stories we love to tell about you are countless. there is no one like you. i love being your mommy. happy birthday, punks.