I have quite a few posts related to our trip to the Midwest. Today's post will be of all the family and friends that we spent time with. **Mom, how did I not take a photo of you and Karsten? That makes me sad, we will get some in September!**
Karsten's Great Grandma and Grandpa holding him for the first time! These are his only two living Great Grandparent's.


4 Generations- Great Grandpa, Grandpa, Myself, and Karsten

I don't think this counts as 4 generations since Karsten is mine, but here are my Grandpa, Dad, Brother, and Karsten

Uncle Travis and Karsten

My Dad and Karsten

Miss Judy

Some more of the Great Grandparents



the cat that has adopted my parents...when he's on the deck they call him "deck kitty" and when he's on the porch they call him "porch kitty!" Brian renamed him Basal...

Karsten's first (and last) time on a Harley....

My dear friend Julie's mom...Julie has moved to CA, but her mom came to meet and snuggle Karsten. Jules this photo is supposed to make you envious according to your mom!

My brother's childhood friend Jason, who grew up down the street from us and has a 4 year old, which is just weird!

College Friends---my dear friend Becky, the red head, set up a BBQ with some college friends so they could meet Karsten....it was so fun to see everyone and all of their kids. I'm clearly behind on the child thing, but that's fine with me...I have lots of people to advise me now!
Becky and two of her daughters, Addie and Emma

Dawn and her eldest son, Grant, who was so great with Karsten!


Emma and Karsten, isn't she a doll!

Becky, Dawn, Jill and I....Weeza, we missed you!

All the parents (who used to be young college students together) and they're kids....actually, Brian wasn't a college student with us...but you get the idea!

Just the kids...being silly! Thanks Grant, for holding Karsten!

Meet the Baby Shower and my Mom's house




My childhood friend Hannah and her Mom and daughter, Lew. I did a radio interview with her Mom a few years ago


My friend Cindy, who I went to college with and who lives in Nashville, and her new son, Zeke who was born on May 31st. We are both new moms with boys...so much fun! The difference between a 1 month old and an almost 3 month old is so huge!

Hope you enjoyed the photos...another post coming tomorrow!