Kliewer Chronicles

July 24 & 25 Mutual of Omaha sponsored a "Wild about Omaha" weekend of free events around the city.  We had a great Family Night Out on Friday with Root Beer Floats at the Durham Heritage Museum & a tour of their "Money" exhibit as well as a little wine tasting while we walked through the Lauritzen Botanical Gardens.  Enjoy the pics! "Daddy, can I have a float?"  Food stands were set up in the parking lot of the Museum with a small stage for a folk band with straw bales or tables and chairs to sit and enjoy the festivities. Can you see the foam mustache?  Jacob got a small taste.  The museum is the old Union Pacific Train Station.  With so many people there for the weekend I can imagine the station bustling with travelers back in it's day. The ticket booths have been turned into a gift shop now. Conductor Jacob! There were lots of educational games in the "Moneyville" exhibit, including a stock market.  Daddy says "Buy low, sell ...

My dear, beautiful cousin Paula married tall, dark, and handsome Tom on July 11th and I was  honored  to be one of her bridesmaids.  Every once in a while you meet a couple who is obviously absolutely PERFECT for each other and you just can't stop smiling when you see them together.....they're like peanut butter and jelly.....the perfect combination!  From their light-hearted banter to the adoring looks they give each other, Thomas and Paula compliment each other very well.  Praise God for giving us "helpmates suitable" (Genesis 2:18)!  Congrats Tom and Paula!   We're praying for you during this exciting time in your lives!  Here are some pictures from the big day. Beautiful Bride Susan (Paula's sister) and I Kim, Mindy, Bethany, Haley, Susan and Paula during the reception. Love songs for the Bride and Groom to kiss! To be nice, or not to be....that is the question.  (Answer: Tom is nice, Paula is not!) Susan and Jacob Cousins: Makenna, Denver, and Jacob Famil...

I haven't had the time or energy lately to get this post done. So how about just some pictures? Our extended Waltner family had our annual camping trip at the end of June and a GREAT time was had by all. It's something that I personally look forward to all year long. I have a wonderful family. Thanks to all of them for all the work of planning and packing and scheduling to make this special time together a priority! Love you! The first annual ladder ball/bean bag/bocce ball triathalon: We drew names to make guy/gal teams. Evan and I were the winners and Mindy and Jeff came in a close second. I need to make some sort of traveling trophy that we can pass along over the years! Tickle, tickle, Denver! Be nice to your uncle and you finish with a smile.... However, make a cocky remark to your father (Drew: "He can't tip me off") and there may be a sore ending! He bounced around on top of the water long enough for me to take 3 pictures of the wipe-out! Kiddy pool for...