Just because you are not blood, it does not mean you are not family!!!

What an amazing last two days we have had. Rex and I started to plan out what we are going to do to our yard. Many people have helped us with different creative ideas on how best use the space. Last night we went out to dinner with the Rutkosky, Rutkosky and Roggenkamp families. We went to a local Mexican restaurant. Eric and Ryan sat at each end of the table. They both are clearly the kings. At one point they were kind of talking back and forth, just for a bit. It was a wonderful evening filled with laughter and good times. I love making lasting memories. At dinner we were already planning Saturday morning breakfast with Big Ryan and Kelly. They were here at the house about 9:30 and Rexer made his famous pancakes. The boys then went to work on the yard. The job turned into a little more work than they first expected so they went and got the backhoe from the Rutkosky house. Ryan then drove it 3.5 miles back to our house going less than 7 mph, what a sight to see. It took about 30 minutes. Good thing Uncle Ryan is a patient man!!!! The boys worked and worked all day. So needless to say we ate every meal together. The Roggenkamps also came over, so all the big boys were outside playing on tractors and with chainsaws. It is so much fun to have our home filled with people that we love and that love us. Just because we are not blood, Rex and I really feel that they all are our family for better or worse. We are so thankful that we have all of them. The Rutkoskys, Rutkoskys and Roggenkamps are all a huge part of our daily lives. I feel so Blessed that Ryan has so many amazing people that love him. Here are some fun pictures from our day!!!