Paige Loves The Dog

This is a picture of Paige and our dog, Casey. He has been around longer than she has, but has gladly shared his home with her since the day she came home. He lets her ride him like a horse, put jewelry on him and lead him around the house by his collar. Casey also "likes" to watch cartoons with her. I don't know how Paige knows that, but that's what she tells us. Casey is so patient with her. I thinks it's because she shares her snacks with him. He loves pop-tarts!

Mini Vacation

Motel Room $207
Meals $ 80
Gas $ 75
Shopping $400
Spending a fun weekend with the family: Priceless

We left Friday morning about 8:00 a.m. for our vacation in Owatonna, Minnesota.

First we went to the Medford Outlet Center about two miles north of our motel and did some shopping. We got some really great bargains. And also stopped at Cabela's, which is right next to the motel.

After a full afternoon of shopping, we checked into the motel. We stayed at the Holiday Inn in a "kid's suite". It had two connected rooms. One with a king-size bed and the other with 2 twin-size beds and a set of bunk beds. The kids had their own TV, VCR and Playstation. It was nice, although we didn't spend much time in our room. The motel has an indoor waterpark where we spent most of our time. We all had so much fun. The waterpark is all done in a jungle theme. There are 2 different water slides, a lazy river, a kiddie area with a slide and an elephant that sprayed water from it's trunk. There was also a spot with water basketball.

Josh and Paige at the pool


Kyle and Paige on the lazy river

When everyone was tired from swimming, we went rented some video games from the front desk and went back to our room for some snacks and "down-time" before bed.

We all got up early the next morning to go to the waterpark again before we had to check-out.

We stopped in Owatonna for Josh to do some shopping at Mills Fleet Farm. Then headed for home.

On the way home, we stopped by Blue Earth, MN to take pictures at the Green Giant Statue there. Since it wasn't too far out of the way, we ended up going to Okabena, MN to my parents house. We visited for awhile and had supper there. Thanks for supper Grandma and Grandpa!


Cameron and I at the Jolly Green Giant statue

We got home about 9:00 Saturday night. As much fun as vacations are, it's always nice to get home.

Kyle and Paige usually fall asleep when we are traveling

Could She Get Any Cuter?

The Cousins

This is a picture of all the Hohensee cousins together at Christmas. From left to right: Ella, Kyle, Paige, Dylan, Cameron and Logan

Ella is the daughter of Josh's sister, Alyse and her husband, Charles Anliker

Dylan and Logan are the sons of Josh's brother, Brian and his fiancee, Sarah Elder

They all live in the Des Moines area. With all our busy schedules, we have a hard time getting together, but always get together at the holidays.



Paige and Logan giving good-bye kisses

Paige's Buddies

Paige and Grandpa Roger making funny faces




Paige and my friend, Jill. Paige LOVES to talk to her on the phone.

My Little Becky Home-Ecky

Paige has developed a passion for cooking. Okay, maybe not a passion, but she really likes to "help". I usually let her use the measuring cups and dump the ingredients into the bowl. She thinks this is great fun. Today, we made banana bread.



Now I just need to teach her how to do the dishes!!

We're Boring!

I feel like the only time I have something interesting to blog about is when Paige is sick.



I took Paige to the doctor this morning because I thought she had pink eye. The good news is, she does not have pink eye. The bad news is, she has sinus infection, ear infection, infection in her tear duct and bronchitis. She is on antibiotics for another 2 weeks. I don't know what's going on with her this year, she is usually so healthy.

On a brighter note, on Saturday we enjoyed a get-together with the Hohensee family for Sister Aunt Renae's 50th birthday. Happy Birthday Nae!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!



Also, Congratulations to Josh's brother, Brian, and his fiancee, Sarah. They are getting married on October 7, 2006. We wish them all the best!

Pretty in Pink

Paige looked so cute in this outfit I just had to post it. She looks so sweet and innocent!

She had a check-up on Tuesday. All went well, she is completely healed from surgery.