What the Favre?

I know we don't update this enough so I figured I would express my thoughts on Favre.
Brett Favre seriously make up your mind and quit frigging pointing fingers.
I don't care if Ted Thompson didn't give you enough toys or if Mike McCarthy didn't hug you enough. No matter who you are 1 person is not more important than the team. Frankly he can play for anyone but the Vikings or Bears! It's hard enough seeing Bevell wear purple.
Don't get me wrong, assuming he comes back I would be happy to have him ready to back up Rogers. Ok, enough on the Packers and Favre.
All of our attention should be on the Brewers and the fact they will have their first MLB All-Star Starting Pitcher in Ben Sheets in addition to Ryan Braun starting in LF. Throw in Corey Hart and the Brewers deserve all the current sports publicity!
Looking on the bright side this means I will have more room in my basement for Badger and Brewer memorabilia! Oh, and eventual pictures of Baby Lobe.

Baby Boy Lobenstein

Yesterday, we had our ultrasound. Most importantly, the doctor said the baby is healthy. We were able to see so many parts of his little body (head, eyes, nose, mouth, heart, internal organs, femur, legs, arms, fingers, toes). He was an active little boy during the ultrasound moving around constantly. He weighed in at 15 ounces. Almost a pound!

We also found out that we're having a baby boy. We are blessed by this miracle.

I'm going to attach two ultrasound photographs. One is a profile picture and the other is a 3-D picture of his little face. We already put up a few ultrasound photographs in frames around our house.

Twelve Days to Go!

In just twelve days, we get to find out whether we're having a little boy or a little girl. I'm trying not to think about it all that much. Mainly because if I do start to think about it, my mind will start rolling for the next twelve days with great expectations. Both Ryan and myself would be thrilled to have a boy or a girl. There are so many wonderful aspects to both genders.

Ryan and I have decided to tell each and every one of you the gender. But we're going to be secretive about what name we choose for the baby. So, that will be your great surprise at the birth.

Welcome Summer

Summer vacation has been underway for Hillary since last week Thursday her last day of school before August. Ryan was able to take a couple days after a few busy weeks at work. So guess what we did? Yep, we went to a Brewer game. This time we took Hillary's cousins on her Dad's side of the family. (Brewers won)

On Friday we we spent some time on the Capitol Square and grabbed a bite at one of favorite restaurants the Old Fashioned.

Once we got home, Brooks was able to enjoy our beautiful weather. We filled up his pool. He loves playing in water.

Father's Day and the Brewers

Sunday was Father's Day so my Dad, brother-in-law Rick and nephew Luke went to the Brewer game. (Brewers Won)

Photography Fun

The Kohl Center in Madison on a Badger Men's Basketball Night

This is a farm sign on the way to Ryan's parents in rural Dodgeville, WI

One of the beautiful sights from our Honeymoon: Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta Canada

On my way home from deer hunting I saw this and had to take a picture.

The Past Couple of Months in Pictures

Hillary and Baby Lobe at their first Brewer Game 2008 (Brewers Won!)

Hillary Graduates with a Masters of Education from UW La Crosse (Ryan is UW-L Class of 96)

Ryan finally met Bob Uecker in person, Opening Day 2008 (Brewers Won!)

Luke Marx, Ryan's Nephew at his first Brewer Game (Brewers Won!)

Brooks before his Summer Haircut

Brooks after his Summer Haircut