Mommy's Day Off

Today I had the day off work and we had a Great day! We went to the park in the morning, the Cherokee Aquatic Center, then off to swim lessons at Marcus and finally 2 of Ashley's t-ball games. It was busy but lots of fun. Here are some pictures.

Brad's Graduation from Air Force Basic Training

Congratulations to Brad on making it through Air Force Basic Training in San Antonio, TX. We are so proud of you and we sure miss you!!!

Rachael's Graduation from Residency

Congratulations to the 2007 Graduating Resident - Dr. Rachael Etnier!!

Rachael receiving her awards from the faculty.
Becky, Rachael, Sophia and Jacob
Daddy, Ryan & Jacob
Grandma Shirley and Sophia
The Sisters

The Etnier's

Congratulations Rachael - Your whole family is so proud of all that you have accomplished and we thank you for all the free medical advice :-)

2007 World Pork Expo

Mark's pig won Grand Champion Spot at the 2007 World Pork Expo. Here they are trying to get a picture taken. He didn't cooperate so well.
Bill, Ryan and Mark bringing out the boar for the sale.
At the auction. The boar sold for $11,000 to Lean Value Sires out of Ohio.
Ashley would rather be looking at the horses!

Ashley and Ryan with the big daddy pig. Jacob

Ashley, Jacob and Aunt Rach.

April 2007

The kids

Jacob's 1st cereal.
The kids before a pig show.

Ashley and Jacob playing. We went to visit Jen Rabe in Des Moines.
Jake in the car.
Ashley with mr. big eyes.
Jake in the bumbo chair.

May 2007

At Uncle Brad's USAF swearing in ceremony in Sioux Falls, SD
Long day for Sophia and Jacob.
Uncle Brad, mommy and Jacob getting ready to go outside.
Ryan riding his new bike.

On a stroll with cousin Sophia at Gramma Ginny's house.
Jacob loves being outside.
Hurd Show Pigs hat already fits.
Sophia and Jacob. Aunt Kerry got to babysit!!

Ryan and Jacob playing.
Jacob playing basketball.
Happy 9th Birthday Ashley!!