Weekend fun with the Sigler's

This weekend our good friend's Amy and Jason came into town with their 2 beautiful girls.  It was so nice being able to hang out and enjoy their company.  We knew each other pre-kids, so I guess you could consider them "old friends".  Amy was my friend I trained and ran the Country Music Marathon with in 2003 (never again will I  run one of those).  They got into town on Saturday afternoon,  I set up a couple of babysitters to watch the kids that evening so we could have some good adult conversation over a nice dinner at Annie Gunn's.

On Sunday we got to hang out some more, and ride the 4 wheeler.

We also did a little photo shoot that evening

A secret on how to turn these frowns upside down

lies in the magic of a lollipop

And to the two who with God's help created those liitle beauties

We had a great time hanging out with great friends this weekend, too bad Avery and I had to go and get sick today.  The Aleve is starting to wear off, so I better go back to bed, hope you all had a woderful weekend also.

Play-set fun

Two years ago when I was a craigslist-a-holic I found this play-set for a super duper great deal.  What wasn't so super duper about it though, was the tearing down, moving, and setting it back up process.  It took a lot of hardwork from Aaron, friends, and family to get this bad boy up.  It was all worth it in the end because the kids sure have enjoyed playing on it.

Branson trip

This last weekend we went to Branson for Aaron's cousin Joel's wedding.  We decided to make it into a little family get away, so Aaron booked us a condo using his Marriot points.  It was such a nice place, that we are going to try and plan another trip there this summer. 

We went to Noah's Ark the musical on Friday.  Aaron, Deacon, and Avery had a wonderful time sitting down by the stage.  Amelia and I were couped up in the cry room!  Ugh!  By the end of it my head was pounding!!  But, it was very well done, and if you don't have a little baby to take care of, I would highly recommend it.  

On Saturday was the wedding.  It was so nice to see all of Aaron's extended family.  Everyone had a great time.  

Here's Joel and Kyra

(They aren't telling anyone where they are going on their honeymoon, and it is killing me!)

The ones taken inside were a little grainy, I was stubborn and didn't want to use my flash, so that is what I get.  Oh, well.

Here are some random pics

The pics below:
The top pic are the VanRiper sister's  

Rebecca, Pamela (Aaron's mom), Melanie (mother of the groom), and Judy

Middle pic are the brother's of the groom:

Zeb, Nick, and Wes

The last pic is of Wes, and Miriam (they just got engaged)

More random pics

Now onto 2 of my favorites:
I don't think Amelia got enough attention this weekend do you?

and last, but certainly not least.  

Here is 

Leon

He was able to put the wedding favors to good use, don't you think?

Mother's Day weekend

This weekend was such a great weekend for the Junk family.  We started off the day on Saturday going to the annual Karen 4 a cause race.  This is the 4th year that we have gone, and we always have such a fun time.  It is full of fun activities for the kids, and is very moving to see all the breast cancer survivors walking around with their pink scarves.  My mom is a breast cancer survivor.  October will be 4 years for her, and I am so very proud of her, she is my hero.

Here she is. 

Our family (meaning myself, Aaron, and the kids) have just participated in the kids fun run the last 3 years, it's just been easier than to have to drag the kids along for 3 miles.  But, I would like to run it next year.  

Here are some more pics from all the fun we had at the event.

Yes, I am fully aware that Deacon looks like a boy from Jersey, especially after getting his medal.  But I think my Jersey boy is adorable.

 

 Here mom is with two other breast cancer survivor's (Marsha and Cheryl).  Oh, and by the way, is that pink firetruck the coolest thing or what?!

 We then went over to Matt and Jill's to celebrate Anna's 4th birthday.  It is hard to believe how fast she has grown up.  As always, we had a great time hanging out at the White house.  Thanks Matt and Jill for all the fun and food!

 

 I had such a nice Mother's Day.  We ate breakfast at my favorite restaraunt First Watch, then went to church, and baby Amelia was dedicated.  When we got home from church we packed up a picnic, and trucked it on down to Grant's Farm.  Fun was definitely had by all.  Hope you all had a great weekend also.