Jet Ski

While we were in Arkansas at our family reunion we all went to the lake one afternoon. My cousin has a couple of jet skis and we got to take a ride on it. It was the first time I had ever ridden one. It was great! I could have done that all day long. I sure hope I get a chance to do that again someday.

Arkansas

At the end of July I went with my family to Arkansas. We met other family members at Spider Creek by Eureka Springs, Arkansas and we all stayed in cabins. We had a family reunion and had so much fun. We all went canoeing on Sunday morning and the river was covered in fog. It was fun but I don't think I would do it again. I was pretty sore the next day.

Home

We came home for the weekend. We have a graduation to go to on Sunday. It is our second cousin and it is about a two hour drive from my parents house. Then tomorrow night we will hang out with friends and go to a movie and just run around. It is great to be home!

Cousins

I have a lot of cousins and tomorrow one of them is going to become a father for the first time. They are expecting a little baby girl named Ava. I guess she will be my second cousin. I am beginning to get quite a few second cousins on my Mom's side and that doesn't count those on my Dad's side. The family is really growing.

Bowling

My girlfriend and I met up with my brother and his friend and did some bowling the other night. It has been such a long time since I've done any bowling and it was so much fun. We actually had the place pretty much to ourselves. We will have to do that again sometime soon, I hope.

Halloween

I am excited because this Sunday is Halloween. My girlfriend, Erikka, is coming to stay and we are planning a lot of fun this weekend with other friends. Most likely we will watch a marathon of scary movies and do other things. I am looking forward to it.

Parent's Vacation

My parents recently went on vacation to Florida. My brother and I were so surprised when they called us as they were traveling down the road and told us they were on their way there. Of course, I was disappointed that we couldn't be with them but understood that with my job and school that wouldn't be possible. We always joke about them bringing us home a trip present and they did. They brought us each a Biketoberfest t-shirt. Daytona Beach was having their annual biketoberfest. It is very cool.

My Brother's Birthday

Last week we got together and celebrated my brother's birthday. My mom recently sent some of the pictures that were taken that night and I really like the one that is posted in this post. It is of me, my brother and my girlfriend, Erikka. We had a lot of fun celebrating.

60th Anniversary

This coming Saturday evening my mom's side of the family is all getting together to celebrate my Grandpa and Grammy's 60th wedding anniversary. We are going to the Pizza Ranch and are getting the party room. I've heard that cousins and relatives are going to be there that I haven't seen in several years. Congratulations to my grandparents!

Last Weekend

We had such a great time going to my parents for the weekend. We celebrated my brother's birthday and got a chance for them to meet my new girlfriend, Erikka. We also had an opportunity to show her around our home town and really had a lot of fun. I wish we would have had a longer time to stay.

Erikka

Erikka is my girlfriend and she is going home to my parents with me this weekend. She will be meeting my family for the first time since we started dating. I am excited for her to be in our family home and I know my parents and brother will like her as much as I do.

My Brother's Birthday

It is my brother's birthday today and he is now 25 years old. He's been at home with my parents all week just taking a break and my girlfriend and I are heading there now to go celebrate with him. We are meeting up with him and some other friends to go see a movie and eat out. I am really looking forward to it.

Labor Day Weekend

I had the most amazing Labor Day weekend. I spent it with my new girlfriend, Erikka and her family. We had so much fun that I didn't want to go home. I am crazy about this girl and I think she feels the same. I was able to go to church with her and her family on Sunday and I really enjoyed that. I am looking forward to seeing her again in about a week. It can't come fast enough for me.

My Little Second Cousin

Kaden is my little second cousin. His mom recently sent out a picture of him in his new Halloween costume. He looks so cute and I hear his sister, Kaelyn, is going to be Dorthy from the Wizard of Oz. They are such cute kids how it is and then to see them in these costumes will be even better.

Erika

I met a really great girl on a Christian dating site and her name is Erika. I think she is pretty special and I actually got to meet her when I was working at the state fair. We hit it off right away and enjoyed each other's company. I am planning on going to her town on Labor Day weekend to get to know her more and her family. I am very excited about this.

Fair

I'm heading down to Des Moines today because I have to work at the Iowa State Fair for the next couple of days. My job has a booth down there and we are going to be selling college items to any one who is interested. I think it will be fun and something different to do. My family is coming tomorrow to hang out and then my mom and I are going to the concert in the evening. It should be a pretty fun day and night.

My Parents

My parents are planning to come over on Friday. They want to meet Sarah and just hang out some. I think they are going to stop by Little Cesars and pick up some pizza for all of us to indulge in. I look forward to seeing them.

Newsboys

The Newsboys is a great Christian group. They recently came out with a new cd. On it has the new lead singer and he formerly sang with DC Talk. His name is Michael Tate. This cd is so good. I think Born Again and Light Up are my two favorite songs. My folks get to see them in concert in August at the fair and I wish I was going with them.

Family Reunion

This past Saturday we had a family reunion on my dad's side. I always look forward to this a lot. We all get a long so well and have so much fun. Of course there is always quite a bit of delicious food so none of us go hungry. It was a great day and I look forward to next year's reunion.

Fireworks

We had a friend come and stay with us over the 4th of July. We had so much fun and we got to see two sets of amazing fireworks. Last year we went home to my parents place and that was good but this year it was way more fun spending Independence day in the city where we live.