Progress Pics

My big news is I've been working on getting back to where I was before I moved to Philly. I've been cooking all my meals and working out during lunch. I've lost 15 lbs! Who wants to arm wrestle?

Heidi's Baptism

Heidi was Baptized May 24, 2009, 9 a.m. mass. Her Godmother is Stacy and Godfather is Chris. Father Gene dunked her.

Heidi Visits Grandpa Joe and Grandma Meredith

Brian and Kelly and Heidi arrived in Bismarck May 15. Grandma and Grandpa Gross baby sat her a few nights while they were here so mom and dad could get some rest. Here are some pictures from her stay. Grandpa Joe was being silly.

for some reason it wouldn't let me post all the pics i wanted...

I found out the best way to make Heidi fall asleep was put her on my chest!

Auntie is having fun!

I'M NOT LISTENING.

Heidi and Auntie Jennifer

Daddy got in big trouble for this one.
Look Gingham - a baby!

Do not under any circumstances let this "cute" little face fool you. She is brewing something big.
This is my favorite picture ever! What a little snoozer.

Ok guys...getting bored here!

This was my chance to be an auntie for the first time and I wanted to make it as easy for the new family as I could. Here are some pictures of my amazing little niece and the new mommy and daddy! We had such a good time and I found out that yes, my brother CAN take care of another human being afterall...and does a pretty darn good job. I was proud of them both. My sister is a natural and really enjoys being a mommy. I even had to remind her to eat - and yes, that requires letting the baby go for a few minutes!

Here are a few highlights from our trip to Vegas. We had a wonderful time.









The hotel we stayed at was the Stratosphere.
We road in a gondola with at the Venetian and were serenaded by a gondolier.

We were chauffeured back to our hotel by a limousine after we bought a time share.







We walked through the gardens at the Flamingo, it was beautiful.









Dad almost fell out of the tower at the Stratosphere!


Drooling.







Celebrating!









He gets all the girls!

We're grandparents now and celebrating our 30th anniversary.