Steph's "1st" 29th Birthday!

On Friday, July 13, I turned 29 (for the first time). As if trying to plan a wedding wasn't enough for the week, we also threw a Birthday party for me! This year's theme was "Ice Cream". In addition to some fun appetizers and drinks, there was an ice cream sundae bar that was quite a hit!

Here are some of us just hanging out at the beginning of the evening.

The favors also tied into the "Ice Cream" theme. Here are a few of them out on display.

Jeremy even made me my very own Chocolate-Chocolate cake! It was DELICIOUS! :)

Thanks to all of my friends who were able to make it, and to all of those who sent well-wishes! I had a great birthday!

More Birthday fun!

As if the fun on Friday wasn't enough, my family was nice enough to come down to Madison on Saturday to help me celebrate.

Connor is all snuggled up with Grandma!

Ian was quite the helper with opening presents...in fact, one of the gift had money in it that he took and handed out to everyone else! :)

Connor is already getting ready to started celebrating his birthday at the Nitty Gritty--balloon in hand!

While Ian, on the other hand, just can't wait to blow out some candles and eat some cake!

Thanks Mom, Dad, Kim, Gary, Ian, & Connor for coming down to Madison to help my my birthday so great!

We're Engaged!!!

On Friday, July 6, in Chicago we got engaged! After a very detailed ruse to get me up to the Signature Room at the top of the Hancock Building in Chicago, Jeremy had a bouquet of roses and some chilled champagne wait at our table for dinner. He asked right after the champagne was poured, and I (of course) said "YES!".

Here we are at our table, with the beautiful city of Chicago behind us.

The staff at the Signautre room commemorated our engagement with a sweet note on our dessert plates.

Here I am...all smiles...with my "loaner ring"! :) Jeremy found out 3 days before our trip that the actual ring is backordered, so they gave him a loaner for the engagement.

We are very excited to start planning our wedding...and hope that everyone will be able to join us!

Rhythm & BOOMS!

On Saturday, we attended Steph's favorite Madison event...Rhythm & Booms! For those who don't know, it's the "Midwests Largest Fireworks Display" set to music! They say that 300,000 people attend it yearly, and it is Wisconsin's biggest one-day event!

For the past 3 years, we've gone together (Steph's been going for many years before that) and had a great time! This year we got to the park around 4:30 pm, and enjoyed the beautiful weather, yummy snacks and a game of Trivial Pursuit (Jeremy won), before the 9:30 fireworks.

The fireworks this year were big and loud--the perfect combination. We hope that you enjoy seeing them just a little bit as much as we did. And, hopefully it will put you in the mood to have a wonderful 4th of July! Have a very Happy Independence Day!

The Stork's been busy!

On Sunday, June 24, our friends Robb & Luanne brought home their new baby, Ducan Lewis!

Duncan was born on Friday, June 15.

Here is Duncan doing what he does best...just chilling!

Congratulations to the Happy Family! We are so excited to watch your family grow!

Here is Duncan with Uncle Jeremy! Jeremy and Robb will certainly be teaching him the wonderful world of Sports very soon!

Happy Father's Day

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

to all of the father's (both veteran dad's and the many first-time dad's) in our lives!

Here is my Dad with his new Grandson Connor.

I'm sure that they will share many more lazy afternoons in front of the TV together!

Father's Day at the Teigen house wasn't so much about the Father's this year, as much as the little boys that might one day grow up to be Father's. With Connor still being so little and new, he was definitely one of the Stars of the day, but Ian will also always be a star...how can they not be when they are both just so CUTE!

Here is Ian on the go (as usual) all wrapped up in ribbon from a present and rushing off to play with his new toy. And the bug stickers we gave him were a hit! Not only did he wear his (one his face)....

But he was even nice enough to share with his little Brother! :)

Ian even got a ride with Grandma on her Golf Cart (yes, it is actually a child size!)

A perfect addition!

On Tuesday night, we took a trip up to Neenah, WI to meet Connor for the first time! He was the perfect little Angel the entire time. He didn't cry at all while we were there. He was awake when we first got there, Steph got to feed him, and then he slept like a log the rest of the time. He definitely has the same "Can Sleep Anywhere, and Through Anything Gene" that runs in Steph's blood!

Here is 3/4ths of the happy family (Kim, Connor, & Gary). Ian had a day off, but will be hanging out with his new brother tomorrow.

Do you see any family resemblance?

Here are two of the most laid-back boys to ever exist!

This Future-Heart-Breaker is already learning how to pucker up! Girls...watch out!

Welcome to the family Connor!

On Monday, June 11, Steph became an Aunt for the second time!

Connor Reed Ross was born at 12:09pm by C-section and was 7lbs, 4oz. Kim (Steph's sister) is doing well after the surgery. Ian got a chance to meet his new little brother, but didn't spend too much time with him. So far Connor is much quieter and sleepier than Ian...which I'm sure is a welcome change for Kim & Gary! Congratulations Kim & Gary! We are so excited to welcome Connor to the family!

Welcome to the World Evelyn!

On Friday, June 8 at 6:59am, our friends Marisa & Mark welcomed to the world their new daughter, Evelyn Marie. On Saturday, I (Steph) was lucky enough to get to take a trip up to Green Bay to visit with the new Mom and Dad and meet Evelyn for the first time. Here is a picture of Eveyln at only 1 hour old! What a beautiful smile she already has!

Marisa is doing great and is going to make such a wonderful Mom!

And Already Evelyn is Daddy's Little Girl!

Congratulations Mark and Marisa...we know you'll be such great Parents!

Birthday Wishes

This past week was Steph's cousin Dylan's 2nd Birthday. On Saturday, I (Steph) went to his birthday party in West Allis, WI to help him celebrate (Jeremy spent the day at a Track meet in LaCrosse, WI). If only adults would get as excited as kids when opening their birthday presents! Here he is with his new tricycle...he hasn't quite gotten the peddling part down, but he certainly loves to "drive" around, as we push him! Here is the smiley boy with his Daddy (my uncle Brian). Thanks for hosting such a fun afternoon!