Nebraska State Fair

This was the first year the Nebraska State Fair was in Grand Island after many, many years in Lincoln and since we were so close to GI, we thought we better check it out. Grandpa Phil really wanted to go see the tractor pull so we went and checked that out. We learned that Josh and I don't really care for tractor pulls, but at least we know now, right? Jolie slept through it!

The rest of the fair was pretty cool and it seemed like it went over very well being moved to central Nebraska. And although Josh and I may have been a little crabby from our late night at the Husker game the night before (shocking, right?) Jolie did great! She is just fascinated by everything there--all the people and so many things to look out! When she was riding in the stroller in a crowded area, she practiced 'talking' to everyone so people were great about moving out of her way! I thought she was her own horn! She had lots of smiles the whole time and she may be much more of a farm girl than her mommy!
This was her expression most of the time!

Husker Football Season Arrives!

GO BIG RED! Josh and I went with Doug and Kellie to the opening Husker game so Grandma and Grandpa De De got Jolie all to themselves--well they had a few guests over, but no mommy and daddy! This was my first time to be gone from Jolie so long, both in time and distance as Lincoln is 1.5 hours away. Let's just say I was a little nervous...or more like a nervous wreck! But once we finally got going, I did have a lot of fun and hopefully I wasn't too annoying. Plus I received plenty of text updates which I was so thankful for!

Here's a few of the pictures they sent me:
Helping Grandpa mow (I checked to make sure they didn't actually mow though!)

So many people to see and things to do!

Cheering on her favorite team of course!

I have some great video my mom took of them doing some Husker cheers that I hope to upload soon. Thanks to Doug and Kellie for letting us ride with you, thanks to Brett and Michael for letting us park there, thanks to Brett for the rides (and for allowing us to tear up your moldy room!) And thank you so much to Grandma and Grandpa for getting us tickets and letting us (or making me) go! We had lots of fun and now I've finally gotten over my fear and can start relaxing...maybe!

And since you all probably wanted to see me too (haha!) here's a picture Josh took of me in the world famous Husker tunnel where the amazing, super awesome Tunnel Walk takes place before each game! WHOA!

OMG-it's Uncle Michael

We went back to Nebraska over Labor Day Weekend and left early Friday morning. We were even able to make it back in time for lunch at Great Grandma Dibbern's! Woo hoo--there is nothing better than a home cooked meal--especially of hot roast beef sandwiches and mashed potatoes!

And we got to see Uncle Michael and he even held Jolie! Michael tends to be very busy with college and 'college activities' in Lincoln so we get pretty excited when we get to see 'the campus legend' Haha!

Official Stats and shots+teething=mad baby

Jolie had her 6 month check up and was looking good! She officially weighed in 14 lbs 10.5 oz and is 25 inches long. Sunday and Monday she was very crabby at school--I think those darn toothers were giving her trouble! Then we had shots Monday afternoon so Monday night was a LONG night! She was running a fever and was just miserable so Jolie and I stayed home on Tuesday so she could get to feeling better. She did love her ice rings though and we were rotating them as soon as they melted! Good thing we had several to keep her cool.

6 Months!

Jolie is 6 months old today! Crazy! Here are a few proofs from her 6 month pictures and what she's been up to lately.

-has doubled in size and now weighs 14 lbs
-wears 3-6 month clothes, although there are still a few 0-3 month clothes she can wear
-wears a size 2 diaper and size 2-3 at bedtime because she can soak through those things at night! ;)
-eats one meal and 5-6 bottles a day
-has tried squash, green beans, sweet potatoes, peas, carrots. I think she likes squash best or at least it seems to be the least messy
-goes to bed around 8:30 each night and wakes up around 7am (yay!)
-takes 2-3 naps a day
-loves splashing during bath time
-really likes having her ears cleaned
-can roll over from her back to her tummy really quickly, but has decided she'll just cry when she's done with tummy time instead of rolling from her tummy to back
-can lift her head way up or stick her butt up really high, but not at the same time. I think once she figures this out, she'll be a crawling machine!
-loves grabbing for things
-really, really wants a Diet Pepsi can. I started putting one in front of her when she eats so she'll look forward! hehe




I'll post more pictures once we get the CD. Sorry for the delay in updates lately--our internet hasn't been working too well and I am being cheap and keep avoiding buying it.

Skipping School for Snuggles

Sunday evening Grandma Buechler came to hang with Jolie and had lots of fun as always. They went on several walks with Petey too and the weather was great for them! Grandma Buechler even helped us out with Jolie's 6 month pictures. Seriously, Jolie is such a stinker! Once we met with the photographer, she just sat there and wouldn't make any faces, no smiles or anything! She kept staring around at everything and spacing off, so we have a ridiculous amount of 'serious face' photos! Luckily the camera moves very fast and was able to catch a few smiles!

Grandma Buechler left on Wednesday morning and Wednesday afternoon I got off of work early because we had a power outage at work. It was like a snow day but even better because the weather was awesome! So Jolie didn't have to go to school much this week and got in lots of snuggle time with everyone! Yay!

First State Fair

Grandma and Grandpa DeDe and Uncle Brett came to Des Moines last weekend to visit Jolie. Uncle Michael decided the first weekend back at college might have a party that was too important to miss--hehe.

We headed over to the Iowa State Fair and I'm not sure if you're aware, but it's a pretty big deal. And maybe I'm a little crazy but large crowds of people, hot and humid weather and food on a stick doesn't usually sound like a super good time to me, but I figured I'd better not be a party pooper and I couldn't think of any good baby excuses, so we all went.

Of course of all people, I got lost from everyone for about 5 minutes when I thought I needed a drink. And I forgot a pony tail holder so my hair was all sweaty and then we were walking down this road and there was a bunch of people walking their giant cattle and goats and then came the giant horses pulling their carts and we were right in the middle--this is my nightmare!!! Don't I sound fun? But you know who did great? Jolie!! She just sat in her stroller and looked around and everything and everyone. I don't think she cried or fussed once! She was just so amazed by everything and took it all in.

Here's Jolie rolling her eyes at how ridiculous I was being


Jolie just held her foot up and cruised in her stroller. This was her face pretty much the whole time.


We had a great time with Uncle Brett and Grandma and Grandpa DeDe and can't wait to see them again!

Even more pictures

Proof Jolie was in Sioux Falls ;)

Reading with Dad

Wrestling with Dad



Jolie in her shark towel

More Pictures

We haven't been up to that much lately, so I don't have many stories, but here's some pictures!








I think this was right after a sneeze or something, but its just a funny face.

More Wedding Pictures

Here's some more pictures from the wedding.
Josh's cousin Jack with Jolie. He was so sweet with her!

Josh, Jolie, Jack and Katie

Josh's cousin Katie

Josh lived with his Uncle Bill and Aunt Joni in Ohio for a couple of summers during college so he is loves getting to see them! Hopefully we'll get to see them again soon!