A weekend with good friends

Andrea and Ellliott were able to spend some time with us this weekend, Saturday thru Monday morning, after the completion of Andrea's dissertation defense (Yay! for Dr. Andrea!) on Thursday of last week. As always it was wonderful to spend time with good friends. We relaxed together, watched a good share of Olympics, and played a few rounds of Settlers (Whitney won 2 of the 3 rounds -- yeah baby!)

We also took some time to celebrate Jake's 27th BDay on Saturday by grilling steaks and making homemade ice cream. Lots of fun and very yummy!

The boys kept Andrea & Elliott very busy with lots of play and running around the house. Good exercise!

Our newest nephew!

The fifth grandson on the Goble-side has arrived!

Brycen James Shreiner
12:36am on 8/18/2008
9lbs. 3oz. & 22 inches

Flowers from our front yard

My dad took some pictures of the beautiful flowers in our front yard while he was in town. Since then they have wilted a bit from the strong thunderstorms we have had, but are still showing off their gorgeous yellow...

Day at the Grand Canyon

When my parents were in town we FINALLY took the time to venture the Grand Canyon. Here are some pictures from the very beautiful day...