The Roschen's

First Cereal

2009-11-05T15:15:00.000-08:00

Maya had her first cereal on October 10th. She did really well. She spit most of it out right away but got the hang of it pretty quick.

Farmer Michael

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Boys

2009-11-05T14:45:00.000-08:00

Derek, Callie, Luke, and Owen came out to our house for supper. The boys had a good time playing and wrestling around with each other.

4 Months Old

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Maya is now four months old. She is getting really good at rolling both ways. She really likes playing in her exersaucer and laying on her playmat.

October 5

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Lily & Maya

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Lily and Maya hanging out on the floor

What??

2009-11-05T14:32:00.000-08:00

Michael decided to help himself to some pudding... I guess we should get a lock for the fridge!

Random

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September 24

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Michael's first dentist...he was such a good boy

September 21

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Michael just loves his little sister!

September 19

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We had a little sprinkler time at our house...Michael didn't really like the water...I think he was in need of a nap. Maya and Lily just hung out in the strollers.

September 17

2009-11-05T13:54:00.000-08:00

Maya has started grabbing her toes now and putting them in her mouth!! I think it helps to have those long legs!

Maya Rolling-Sept 14th

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This was the first time she rolled more than once in a row. She rolls over all the time now! It is so fun to see her do new things.

Vikings

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The boys before the Vikings football game on Sunday...Maya doesn't have Vikings apparel yet, just her nuk!

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Random pictures....

3 months old

2009-09-16T07:18:00.000-07:00

Maya is growing so fast!! I can't believe she is already 3 months old. Where does the time go? She gets her feet up right by her hands but doesn't quite get that she should grab them. I helped her out a little in the picture. She rolled from her tummy to her back on Sept 4. I kind of thought it was a fluke thing but she is doing it all the time now...I have a video to follow.

Labor Day

2009-09-16T07:14:00.001-07:00

We went up to mom's house for a little grill out. Then we had a little fire and made some smores. Michael loved the marshmallows.

Pretty girls..Silly boys

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Cookie Monster

2009-09-16T07:01:00.000-07:00

Michael is just loving oreo cookies these days...well any cookie. He is also getting pretty good at using a "big boy" cup.

August 22

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Michael has been trying to ride his little trike...hasn't quite figured out those pedals yet.

Aug 20th

2009-09-03T07:45:00.000-07:00

Maya is getting so big...hard to believe.

Back to work!

2009-09-03T07:42:00.000-07:00

Well, I went back to work on August 15th...yuck!! In a way it is nice to be back but of course I would rather stay home with my little ones! The kids have been at home with Jes a few days since I have been back. They also went to Dorothy's a couple days. The second week in September is when they will start going to Michelle Matthees's two days a week. I think they will just love it there!!

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Yumm yumm, Michael sure loves ice cream!!

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Some random pictures...

Scrapbooking Getaway

2009-09-03T07:23:00.000-07:00

August 8-12, Jes, Izaak, Lily, Maya and I went to Jes's friend Heather's house in Ashby, MN to do some scrapbooking. We all got a lot of stuff done. The kids were so good!! Michael stayed home with Dad. Tracey came over to play during the day while dad worked.

Minnesota Zoo

2009-09-03T07:17:00.000-07:00

We went to the Minnesota Zoo on August 6th. Michael had a good time. Of course his favorite thing to look at was the fish. Maya was a good girl all day, too.

Colvill Park

2009-08-05T17:28:00.000-07:00

Jes and I took the kids into Colvill Park on Monday. Michael had a good time checking everything out. Maya of course hung out in the stroller out of the sun! Some day she'll be busy running around just like her brother.

Happy Birthday Daddy! August 2nd

2009-08-03T08:09:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Daddy!! It was Brad's 27th birthday yesterday. We had Grandma and Grandpa Roschen, Michelle, Grandma Bev, Jes, Izaak, and Lilly over for supper. I made buffalo chicken enchiladas and lemon cake for dessert. I think everyone got pretty stuffed!

Water Fun

2009-08-03T07:55:00.000-07:00

We went to Colvill Water Park on Friday. Michael loved the water. Maya enjoyed hanging out in her bikini catching some rays!

July 30

2009-08-03T07:48:00.000-07:00

Michael was playing dress up at Grandma Bev's house, maybe trying to figure out what he wants to be for Halloween! Maya is growing so fast, man she sure is cute!

A day at the Park

2009-08-03T07:40:00.000-07:00

Jes and I took the kids to Oxbow Park last Monday. They had a good time checking out all the animals. I don't think Michael knew what to think of that goat licking his leg!

Baptism

2009-07-28T15:16:00.000-07:00

We had Maya's baptism on Sunday, July 26th at St Luke's Lutheran Church. Her godparents are Matt and Tracey. She did such a good job, she didn't even cry when the pastor poured the water on her head. (She isn't fond of the bath) We had a little party at our house afterward. It was a beautiful day.

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What is on your Face??

2009-07-28T09:00:00.000-07:00

Michael was playing downstairs with Izaak at Grandma Bev's. When he came upstairs he had black marker all over his mouth. Luckily it came off. Silly boy!

Full of Smiles

2009-07-28T08:55:00.000-07:00

Maya had her first bottle on July 24th. She did really well for her first time. Earlier that day she was smiling away, so I quick grabbed the camera and got a few shots.

Day at Grandma & Grandpa's

2009-07-28T08:41:00.000-07:00

Michael had a busy day at the farm, driving the Gator, hanging out in the corn field, and of course at the end of the day, a nap with his basketball.

July 18

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Michael just loves to hold those little girls. He does such a nice job! Izaak and Michael were having a movie party in Grandma's room. They get along so nice, most of the time.

July 16

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Happy Birthday Uncle Matt!! We took a trip down to Winona on Matt's birthday to have some supper with him.

July 14

2009-07-23T10:20:00.000-07:00

Oh the kids are growing up way too fast. Michael is such a little man. We were trying clothes on for baptism. Oh and it is Brad and my 3 year anniversary. Wow, 3 years, again where has the time gone. But, we have two beautiful children, a wonderful home and lots of love!! Happy Anniversary to us. YEAH!!

July 12

2009-07-23T10:12:00.000-07:00

Michael and Maya were hanging out in the stroller together doing a little bonding. How sweet!! Then Lily and Izaak came over to play. Got a few pictures of the girls. Lily wasn't very happy to begin with but her Nuk seemed to make everything better!

July 11

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July 9

2009-07-09T16:13:00.000-07:00

Maya is one month old today! She has grown so fast..I don't know where this month has gone! She isn't doing much but eating, sleeping, and pooping. She is starting to grin a little. It won't be long and we'll see a full smile. She really likes to snuggle and be talked to. She is starting to tell some stories herself. It is so fun to watch them grow and learn new things! I just LOVE being a mom!

July 7

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Michael got a new hat from Great Grandpa Roschen. He wears it everywhere we go. He looks even more like a little farm boy!

4th of July

2009-07-09T15:27:00.000-07:00

For the 4th of July we went down to Houston, MN to Brad's aunt and uncle's camper. Michael had a good time, especially since we were outside the whole time!! He loves being outside. There were some fireworks throughout the campground. Michael didn't like those too much, and Maya slept right through them. It was Maya's first sleepover. She slept like we were at home. No problem there. Michael decided to be our alarm clock at 4 am!! Oh well. We took a nap when we got home.

July 1

2009-07-09T15:23:00.000-07:00

We had a little get together the other day with all the kids. It was quite the ordeal trying to get them to all look at the camera. But, I think they are all soo cute anyway. They did better than we thought.

2009-07-09T15:07:00.000-07:00

I went into the living room the other day to clean up some toys. Michael was in the high chair finishing up some lunch. Pretty soon I hear some wrapper crinkle. I go back into the kitchen. Here Michael had a Twix candy bar in his hand. I guess we can't leave him too close to the candy jar!!

July 2

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Just a few family pictures around the farm. Michael is such a good big brother. He gives Maya hugs and kisses all the time!!

June 28th

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We went down to the Lake City parade and then went to see Brad's Great Grandma Reincke in the nursing home. We got a 5 generation picture with her. She loved seeing Michael again and meeting Maya. Then we ate at Burger King then went to Dave and Holly's to visit.

June 26th

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Just a few snapshots of Maya.

June 25th

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Derek, Callie, Luke, and Owen came over for supper. The boys played real nice together and had a good time. The little ones, Owen and Maya, were hanging out playing nice, too.

June 25th

2009-07-03T10:21:00.000-07:00

Michael was busy playing outside with Izaak enjoying riding in his new double stroller, and Jesse and I took a few pictures of Maya. She was a little upset in a few! She has quite the temper already!

June 23rd

2009-07-03T10:16:00.000-07:00

Michael helped Grandpa and Daddy on the farm. Then we went to the Aces baseball game later that night. Michael was a good fan...clapping and yelling "yeah." Maya was awake for some of the game but didn't say a whole lot!

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A few random pictures. Michael got a new cow chair from auntie Tracey! He just LOVES his cows!

Sunday June 14th

2009-06-16T10:24:00.000-07:00

We had a busy day on Sunday. First, Michael greeted Maya in her crib when they woke up. Then Grandma and Grandpa Roschen came over to help with some yard work. Michael was a big help!! Then we went up to the parade. Michael LOVED the parade. His favorite was probably all the tractors and horses. Maya slept through the whole thing. We went home after that and took a nap. When we got up Great Grandma and Grandpa Roschen came over to visit. Then we went out to Grandma and Grandpa Roschen's house to see Great Grandma and Grandpa Mensink. BIg day!! We all slept good that night!

First Bath

2009-06-16T10:20:00.000-07:00

We gave Maya a little sink bath on Saturday night. She didn't like it much. She would much rather be bundled up in a nice warm towel.

June 13

2009-06-16T10:11:00.000-07:00

We went down town to eat lunch and then went to watch Brad play softball. Later that night Lily came over to visit. Had to get some pictures of the girls in their little dresses.

Coming Home!

2009-06-16T10:03:00.000-07:00

We came home on Friday, June 12th. We were welcomed home by big brother Michael. Michelle and Tracey spent the week at home with Michael. Thanks girls. We took Maya out of the carseat and she already had pooped through her cute little outfit. Probably the first of many blowouts.

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Maya's other visitors were Grandpa Ryan, Matt, Callie, Derek, Luke, Owen, Josh, Kamie, Maggie, Macy, Brittany, Aubriel, Leetta, and Ashley. Sorry, can't fit all the pictures of everyone on here! Michael liked having a few playmates while he was visiting.

She's Here!!

2009-06-16T09:37:00.000-07:00

Maya Jean was born on June 9, 2009 at 1:16pm She was 8lbs 13oz and 19 3/4in long. She got to meet lots of people her first day of life. Grandma and Grandpa Roschen, Grandma Bev, Jes, Izaak, Lily, Michelle, Tracey, and of course her big brother Michael.

Congrats Tracey!!

2009-06-16T09:32:00.000-07:00

We went to Tracey's graduation ceremony on June 7th. I think Michael was ready for a nap by the time it was over. I didn't take any pictures at her party but that was the weekend before. Michael had lots of fun playing with all the kids and eating lots of cake!!

May 29

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Lily Sophia was born May 29, 2009. She was 7lbs 15oz. She was born with lots of dark hair. Both mom and baby are doing fine!

May 26

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We went to Callie and Derek's for supper. Luke and Michael had a good time playing together. I don't think either one of them noticed Owen much at all! Too busy!!

Cows

2009-05-28T08:55:00.000-07:00

Michael's absolute favorite thing in the whole world is cows!! So we got 6 cows at our house now. He loves to see what they are doing 24 hours a day.

May 21

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Michael being a big helper making popcorn with auntie Michelle!! I think he ate most of the bowl! He just LOVES popcorn. Oh and he is also sporting his new pjs he got from MIchelle.

May 16

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We went to my cousin's wedding. I think Michael's favorite thing about the whole day was the cake!!

May 13th

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We went to meet Callie and Derek's new baby Owen Derek the day after he was born. Michael wasn't sure what to think. He did a good job holding him for a couple seconds!! Congrats Callie and Derek on your new baby and Luke on your new brother!!

May 10

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Being a cool dude is a lot of work. He makes it look so easy...doesn't he? He loves to play with Chico.

May 1

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Not sure what he is doing here but I guess we could say sporting his new Wildcat apparel!!

April 30th

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Michael and Izaak playing inside the toybox. They are always goofing around!!

Grandpa and Michael

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Wrestling around with Grandpa at Tracey's softball game!!

Kodi

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Michael getting ready to take Kodi outside!!

Prom

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Easter

2009-04-13T19:33:00.000-07:00

Easter morning we went to brunch before church. After church, we went out to Grandma and Grandpa Roschen's house and had dinner. Michael opened his present shortly after we got there. He got a little basketball hoop, teddy grahams, a book, and a couple little Easter bunnies. He enjoyed the basketball hoop the best.

The Hunt is on!

2009-04-13T19:27:00.000-07:00

Michael had a little Easter Egg hunt at our house. He discovered there was candy in the eggs after he picked up the first one. He wasn't too interested in looking for too many more since he already got the candy. Then he opened his present from Grandma Bev. He got a nice plush bunny, some little balls, and of course a bunch of candy.

Working with Dad

2009-04-13T19:19:00.000-07:00

Michael LOVES to be outside. He was busy helping dad do some work on the driveway the other day. He just can't wait to drive the lawn mower this summer. He has to climb up on there every time we leave or come home.

Happy Easter!!

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Vacation

2009-04-08T09:57:00.000-07:00

Brad and I took a vacation to Orlando Florida March 24-29th. We visited Epcot and Clearwater Beach and spent a lot of time relaxing and enjoying the weather. It was 80s and windy the whole time we were there. Michael stayed at Grandma and Grandpa Roschen's house. They stayed busy all week checking out the cows and playing with Kodi. We all had a great time but it is always good to be home. We missed Michael waaay too much!! I think maybe he missed us a little, too.

March 14th

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Jesse and I had a shower for Marie Quade and her new baby Mia. Michael was so tired out from playing with everyone, he snuggled with Grandma and fell right asleep. Of course it didn't last long, too much going on.

Popcorn!! March 11

2009-04-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

We got to have Michelle's dog Kodi over for a whole week and a half while Michelle was in Florida. I think Michael liked having a buddy around. Auntie Tracey came over to watch him and made some popcorn. Michael LOVES popcorn!!!

Grandma & Michael

2009-04-08T09:37:00.000-07:00

Grandma stopped over to visit one day after work. It's always fun to get visitors!!

Get Together-Feb 22

2009-04-08T09:28:00.000-07:00

I only got a couple pictures of the kids. Michael and I went to Maggie's to see Ashley, Toni, Brittany, Leetta, Aubriel, and Macy. I think the kids all had a good time once they warmed up to each other.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

2009-02-14T20:51:00.000-08:00

Kisses from Michael. He is really into giving and blowing kisses. Michael is also starting to say a few words here and there. Today he said sock, book, and papa (grandpa). In the past couple weeks he has seemed to grow up so much. I can't believe how much he is changing every day!! It makes me so proud.

February 6th

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Ultrasound

2009-01-31T12:04:00.000-08:00

Brad and I went to the ultrasound on Thursday to get a sneak peek at our newest member of the family. She is such a little peanut in there. Everything is looking as it should. She weighs a whole 12 ounces!! If you haven't caught on by now.....ITS A GIRL!!!!! So Michael will have a new little sister in June. He can't wait. We weren't going to find out but when it came down to it, I couldn't wait!

Bronchitis

2009-01-22T07:50:00.000-08:00

Michael has had a cough for what seems like forever. It will be kind of yucky for a while then it will get better but seems to keep coming back. It seemed a little worse this time so we took him into the doctor. Sure enough they are treating him for Bronchitis. YUCK! Poor guy! He will be on antibiotics for a couple days so hopefully this will be the end of the cough, for now anyway!

Sooo Tired!

2009-01-22T07:47:00.000-08:00

This is the second time Michael has fallen asleep in his high chair. He must really be worn out from being sooo busy!!

Grandma Bev

2009-01-22T07:37:00.000-08:00

You may have heard my mom was in the hospital for quite some time. She went in to have a minor surgical procedure and ended up having several seizures. The doctors think it was caused by some of anesthetic she had in surgery. She has never had a seizure before this so quite odd for this to happen. Anyway, she was in the ICU for 4 days and then was in neurology for a few more, then was sent to rehabilitation. She is home now doing outpatient therapy. She has come a long way with her therapy and can walk on her own without any help. She gets tired out very easily but is very determined to keep on moving forward and get back to normal. We are so glad she is home now and is alright. We all love her very much!!

Happy Birthday Michelle!

2009-01-22T07:32:00.000-08:00

Michael decided Michelle needed a man in her life. So we decided to get her a new puppy!!! Ha ha! He is a Jack Russell Terrier that was born in October. She decided to name him Kodi. Isn't he just sooo cute?!!

Roschen Christmas

2009-01-22T07:27:00.000-08:00

We had the Roschen Christmas down in Lake City at Great Grandma and Grandpa's church. It is always nice to get Luke and Michael together. They play so nice!

I'm a Big Boy!!

2009-01-22T07:25:00.000-08:00

Michael here eating with a spoon!! All the little things he can do now just amaze me every day!!

Mensink Christmas

2009-01-22T07:18:00.000-08:00

We had the Mensink Christmas down at the Lion's building this year. Michael and Jack played for a little bit together. Michael got this green dinosaur tunnel from Grandma Bev. Michael and Izaak had fun playing in it.

More Christmas

2009-01-22T07:13:00.000-08:00

We went to Grandma Bev's the day after Christmas.

Christmas Day

2009-01-22T07:06:00.000-08:00

On Christmas Day we went to Deb & Rod O'Connor's for lunch. Then for supper we went out to Grandma and Grandpa Roschen's house. We ate and then opened presents. We all got lots of nice things.

Christmas Eve

2009-01-22T06:57:00.000-08:00

We opened presents Christmas Eve morning at our house. Michael got a musical table. He just loves to dance around it!! When we were in the middle of opening presents Michael starting throwing up all over me. Poor guy! I think he finally got that flu everyone else had the privilage to go through. He was doing much better later on in the day. Michelle, Grandma, and Grandpa came over after church that night. I had to work so of course had to miss out.

December 20th

2009-01-22T06:36:00.000-08:00

Here the boys are with Santa Claus. It looks a little like Izaak liked him more than Michael.

Grandpa Ryan's

2009-01-22T06:27:00.000-08:00

December 19th, Jesse, Izaak, Michael and I went down to Winona and spent the weekend with Grandpa. We stayed at the Holiday Inn where they have a fun pool for the kids to play in. Also we got to see Santa Claus while we were there. It was lots of fun. Thanks Grandpa for a wonderful time!!

Yumm, pop is good!

2008-12-22T08:49:00.001-08:00

There really wasn't any pop left in this can. Michael thought he better check to make sure he could get every last drop.

Luke's Birthday Party!!

2008-12-22T08:44:00.000-08:00

On December 13th we had Michael's cousin Luke Roschen's birthday party. The boys played so nice together with Luke's new toys. It got a little toasty in the house so we had to depants the boys! Luke turned 1 on December 19th.

December 11

2008-12-22T08:41:00.000-08:00

Michael made this yummy Christmas tree at Dorothy's. He sure enjoyed eating it!!! He wasn't too happy when we had to take it away.