Congrats to the Newlyweds

Once again, Kyle made the 10 hour drive North on Highway 35 ... picked me up in Minneapolis, and we headed to Appleton, Wisconsin to celebrate Brent and Christine's wedding. Adorable couple, beautiful ceremony, good food, great music, and my husband in a tux ... fabulous! I took almost 200 pictures, but picked a few favorites.

Here are the boys before the weekend began. Aren't they cute?!?!

Probably would have been more cost effective if Kyle would have bought a tux years ago after all the rentals he's worn, but he does clean up nice, huh?!?

Here we are with the newlyweds. Congrats, Brent and Christine!

I Miss My Minneapolis

This past week, I got back to Mpls for the first time since the move to Arkansas. And, boy, did it feel good! Yes, I am enjoying this new experience ... and yes, I think it has brought Kyle and I closer together ... but seeing all my friends, new additions to their families, past coworkers, our old house ... I didn't realize how much I loved Minneapolis until I moved. I had been there 4 years and it really grew on me. Looking forward to rejoining my Minneapolis family in 1.5 years!

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Me and my good friend Drew

Two of my favorite Mpls girls ... Rebekah and Lora

New Mama Lindsay and her beautiful daughter, Lillia!

Adrian and her new baby, Austin!

I miss you all and had a great time seeing everyone this week! Can't wait to get back!

Happy 28th, Kyle!!

Mr. Petersen spent his 28th birthday fishing in Wisconsin with the Repka's. Thanks for taking care of him, Mike and Bob!

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Consequently, we celebrated a couple days late this year. I baked him a German Chocolate Cake (his new favorite, ever since I made one for my Dad's bday earlier this year) and bought his favorite ice cream, Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.

We had a potato and broccoli au gratin casserole (also Kyle's new favorite) for dinner and opened presents. Here are a couple favorites ...

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Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones from the Mulhausen's

Rockband 2 for XBox from Tracie ... he's still a kid at heart!

We'll be working hard on our performance skills for our next visitors, I'm sure! Happy Birthday, Kyle!