4 Glorious Years Together

This year, for our 4th wedding anniversary, Dan and I had the opportunity to go to the Joslyn Art Museum. Ever since we've moved to Omaha, Dan and I have wanted to go to the Joslyn Museum, but we've never had the time. My graduation award ceremony was actually held in the Joslyn Art Museum, but the art work was off limits so we didn't get to fully experience the beautiful building and all it has to offer. Every Saturday from 10am to noon, admission is free. Since our anniversary was on a Wednesday this year, we decided to celebrate on Saturday and go to Joslyn!

 Right when you walk up the stairs of the museum, you see this beauty! What a fun piece of art! In down town Omaha, there is a glass blowing shop that Dan has been in to do some fundraising for the Magis Clinic. When he came home from the glass shop, Dan couldn't stop raving about how awesome glass blowing is.  After seeing this display, I think we'll have to take a venture down town, so I can get in on the action!

 We didn't take too many pictures of the art. To be completely honest, after touring the Louvre in Paris France, I wasn't impressed by this little museum. Even the little museums I have visited in Europe were hands down leaps and bounds ahead of the Joslyn. Lets face it, Europe, in and of its self, is picturesque and absolutely breath taking that this little museum can't even compete. There was a traveling art show of western American art, which we really enjoyed. There were a lot of paintings featuring the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Also displayed, were half a dozen pictures of Devil's Slide. There were a lot of Indian bead work, which was very pretty. Since Omaha began as a railroad town, there was a display of the railroad going through the many canyons of Utah. It took me back to all the memories of camping in Utah.

 For our honeymoon, Dan took me to Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite National Park to see the Redwoods. While touring Joslyn, we saw a painting of El Capitan, which is in Yosemite! How special!

Here's the picture of El Capitan we took 4 years ago during our honeymoon!

In the picture above, we're sitting in front of a water fountain in Joslyn. So pretty!

 After our walk around the gardens in front of Joslyn.

 

I love the art around Omaha. We're constantly reminded of the pioneers and the history of the church.

Hahahaha! This is a perfect depiction of what it would have been like if Dan and I had traveled across the plains.

 What's an anniversary without a little romance?

Here's the proof: I married a goofball, who is just like my dad!

 For dinner, Dan and I went out to Wheat Fields, a family friendly diner. I'm pretty sure all the food is homemade. It's absolutely delicious! Dan had a yummy rack of ribs and I delved into some quiche! 

I love you Dannyyyyyyyyyy!! 

Here's to an eternity with you right by my side!

America's Birthday

For the Fourth of July, Dan had the day off! We kicked off the day with a red, white, and blue themed breakfast. Dan made me blue pancakes topped with whip cream and delicious strawberries. I made him turkey bacon and eggs! It was so yummy! Wish I would have snapped a picture.

After breakfast, we went to the Ralston parade, which is just South of Omaha.   

Presentation of the Colors

 We packed a cooler full of popsicles, trail mix, and drinks to keep us cool and hydrated. I think it was 100+ degrees. Without the shade, we would have melted. The treats kept this guy a happy camper! Isn't he so cute!!!

Just had to take a picture of this noise maker.

America's Birthday Cake (very impressive)

It wouldn't be a parade without the John Deere tractor, perhaps Dan's favorite part of the parade!

Such a cute float! 

Dan had just finished his ER rotation the previous week and made a joke about how he had just seen this ambulance the week prior.  Oh, boy!

 It wouldn't be a birthday without presents...

...and ice cream cones, cupcakes, and pinwheels!

There were so many people at the parade that we could hardly see the floats. Dan could care less, but I was a little disappointed. I had to stand the entire time to get a small glimpse of the floats. I'm glad there was a good turn out, but come on everyone and their dog was there! What's a parade without being able to take a bag full of candy home with you?? Unfortunately, this was literally the best spot we could find in the shade. At least we got some shade!

After the parade, we took naps and ended up having a BBQ with a bunch of our neighbors. I made my grandma's delicious potato salad, which turned out amazing and absolutely delicious! Dan and I finished up the evening playing UNO (Dan won!), watching movies and amazing fireworks across the street from our house! 

Happy Birthday, America!

I Love To See The Temple

While I was attending Celina's graduation in Colorado, Dan was attending his sister, Stephanie's, wedding in Idaho. We had quite the crazy weekend, but loved every minute of it. Dan actually drove down to Colorado with me and caught a plane to Idaho out of Denver. Less than two days later, he caught a plane ride back to Denver and we hung out with my family for a day and drove back home to Omaha. Short and sweet!

(I had to steal all of these pictures because Dan didn't take one picture. What a boy!)

 They all look so much a like!

 

 

 

Such a great family!

We went to see Celina at Pikes Peak!

Colorado is so pretty!

 

 

It was FREEZING up there! We got headaches from the lack of oxygen at that elevation!

 

 Carson

Such a pretty girl!

 

 We ate the world famous Pikes Peak donuts. The elevation makes the donuts crispy on the outside and cake-like on the inside! YUM!

Hiking Garden of the Gods

 

We had such a fun time!

 

The Garden is so pretty!

Awe!

 

Mom and Dad, married for 27 years!

 

 

 

 

 Carson's so artistic!

Just thinking.

Grandma and Grandpa K

 Climbing vertical!

 

Taking it all in.

 

 

One of my favorite parts of the weekend, was having Dan all to myself for 8 hours straight both ways. We just talked and talked and talked, it was fabulous!