Ence Family Reunion 2010

(Ty's mom's side of the family)

We had the opportunity this year to attend the

annual Ence Reunion up at the Pinto Cabin.

Grandma and Grandpa Ence (ty's grandparents)

have a cabin where they hold the reunion every year.

Addie and Trey enjoyed some fishing, four-wheeler rides,

playing with cousins, and all the dirt they could ask for

to play in!

The theme this year was Hawaiian.

They had a Hawaiian fashion show,

Hawaiian dancers, and some great Hawaiian food.

Along with the festivities and games where the

usual flag football, four wheeler rides,

clay pigeon shooting, and chattin' with cousins.

It's always a good time with family up at the Pinto Cabin!

The big move

On Tuesday June 29, 2010 we moved our little

family from Des Moines, IA to Casper, Wyoming.

We left at 9:00 a.m. and arrived in Casper at 10:45 p.m.

The trip was smooth sailing, long, tiring, beautiful, etc.

We were so happy to finally arrive and find our hotel

so we could get some rest. The kids did AMAZING

and were the best little travelers ever! I was a

little nervous about driving with the kids by myself

while Ty was driving the moving truck but my

prayers where answered....and I stayed awake and

the kids where happy little troopers the whole way!

Goodbye flat Midwest Plains

Hello Mountains and Trains!

Addie was in pure delight

as the railroads followed us for more

than half our trip and she got to see

ALOT of trains!

Packing up....ugh! So not fun. I have a

love/hate relationship with moving. I love

that it forces me to go through my stuff and

I get rid of a lot of stuff that I really didn't need.

But I hate it because I have to leave close friends

and great relationships that I hold so dear to my heart!

I will truly miss all my friends in Iowa.

Last chance to go....

There were 2 places Tyler and I

wanted to go before we moved to Wyoming.

And the only week we could fit them in was the week

right before we were moving. It made for a crazy

week BUT it was well worth it. We absolutely

love Nauvoo and the spirit that dwells there.

And Pella, #2 on the list was on the way to Nauvoo

so it worked out perfect!

Addie and I are going to truly miss this sweet

little dutch town. There was something magical

about this place that we both love. We have had a great

time everytime we go. And we can't go to Pella

without making a pit stop at the Jaarsma Bakery to

pick up some delicious Pastries!

DONE!!!....

(ok not quite but we're getting there!)

(and yes I made him pose for this. I gave him 2 choices and he opted for the fist pump)

2 years down and done.

He can finally RELAX, sit back and play some PS3,

NOT study, play around with the kids, enjoy life,

NOT be stressed out!!!!

Whew...what a great 2 years and a crazy 3 weeks!

Tyler has officially finished his 2nd year of medical school

and has taken the Step 1 Comlex Board Exam.

I must say the hardest thing about the last 2 years

of medical school was this past 3-4 weeks when

he was preparing/studying for his Board Exam.

However, its done and over with now so we're going to

party like its 19-99!! And enjoy him while we can!

We are so proud of you Ty and love you so much!

Love,

Jamie~Addie~Trey

Fathers Day 2010

We love

our Daddy because......

He Reads to us.

He spends time with us.

He has picnic's with us.

He takes me to get donuts!

(check out the joy in Addie's face!)

He takes us to Baseball games!

He plays with us.

He teaches me to ride my bike!

We watch Basketball together

He loves us!

Happy Fathers Day Daddy.

We love you!

Houston, we have a problem....

I can't find shoes to fit

these cute chubby feet!

As much as I love these sweet chubba

feet...I hate shopping for shoes to fit them!

Mainly because I CANT find any shoes

to FIT them!

And the 1 pair that he does own
leave these sweet polka dot tan lines
on his feet!


However, Trey DOES have 1 pair of shoes.
He wears them everywhere...outside, in the water,
inside, to church (not a fan), in the sand box, etc.
They're great because they CAN go everywhere
and in anything...like the dishwasher to get cleaned!
But none the less they are the ONLY shoes
that fit his feet and even then I struggle
to get them in over the top part of his feet!

Crocs....gotta love em!!!!!

We went to the dentist...

Today was Addies first dentist appointment

She was happy to be there and very talkative

to the dental assistant who cleaned her teeth.

I think it was her way of coping with

the little bit of nervousness she had.

She got to wear some "cool'' sunglasses

to shade her eyes from the bright light.

Opening wide like a champ
and enjoying the cartoons she got
to watch as the lady cleaned her teeth!

All done! Teeth look great!
She was so happy to recieve a new Cinderella
tooth brush and a fun little surprise for
being soooo good!