labor day

A few friends had a great time camping at Lake Red Rock over the Labor Day Holiday. The weather was perfect to sleep outside under the stars. Here you see Mom and I just waking up.


Cozy warm in this 35 degree bag!



Cousin Lexi keeps a close eye on me.



Playing in the tent with cousins Lexi and Mason. We had quite the camping adventure!

a growing boy

guess what? i'm now 4 months old! i'm adjusting to mom being away at work, however it hasn't slowed our fun. last week, dad and i went to the iowa state fair even though mom didn't think i would have any fun at such a young age. i hope you are having a great summer and stop in for a visit if you are ever close to my house!


do you like my little chum onesie? it's my favorite from auntie kasey + sydney. finally it fits perfectly!


splish, splash, i love taking a bath!

three months

just testing out my birthday suit 9 months early. check it out, i can hold my head up without getting the shakes.


mom introduced me to her girlfriends and their kids in perry. i hope to see them all again soon.



lounging in my bath


lots of love from mom


great aunts barbara and kris, it was very nice meeting both of you.

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we should probably save a few things for when owen is older and can remember how fun his parents are, but life is too short! we took on three days of ragbrai this season and as you can see here aunt fran, kate and owen are stretching out after our first night tenting. owen slept like a champ, despite the trains rolling through town on the hour, the band and the guys chatting through the night on the porch just next to our tent...the true ragbrai experience! the rest of us were a bit blurry eyed but well worth the adventure!


the joy of camping - can you remember which tent is ours?


the team gathering for a photo prior to taking on the 68 mile day. the weather was perfect.


now we are relaxing in the a/c after a fun day in the sun. you've just got to love this life! in this photo owen is still wearing his bright orange HOT sticker he scored just minutes after arriving in our first overnight town.

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kane + fran gearing up for a day of ragbrai. this is kane's inaugural ride, so he is sticking tight with the veteran rider.


fran + jess meeting up in their old stopping UNI grounds. ragbrai is a huge reunion for all. such a fun environment, people are incredibly friendly.


uncle rich can sleep anywhere. looks like the ride got the best of him!

07.10.07

Fourth of July - Asheville NC

Just outside America's largest home which boasts 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, bowling alley, priceless art and antiques with an 8,000 acre backyard. The Biltmore Estate is quite impressive!




craig + cami


relaxing on the veranda at the beautiful biltmore estate


breathtaking views in the smoky mountain national park


relaxing in the park on the 4th of july


joe, cousin aj and owen hanging out at the condo


aj + steve


cheesy chums