Way Too Many Pictures...

A lot has been going on in the past few weeks! Here's a collection of pictures to help you catch up. There are four cornerstones that my family lives by, and we live by them so much that they have ended up on the headstones of my relatives. Family, farming, fun, and faith are the basic elements of the Osterberg family, and the past few weeks have been a wonderful union of all four. Enjoy the photos! As soon as I have the time and motivation to write (unless captions on these count?), I will. Right now, I have bigger fish to fry.

Shelby and I always take random pictures at random times, which is obvious given her ensemble compared to mine. Either way, it was a good shot, minus our amputated feet.

Laney and Addie wanted to go for a walk, so we took a real dog (the furrball in the bottom left) and their stuffed animals. They loved it about as much as I love them.


The inner gymnast in me can still do cartwheels in heels. I used to do that to make sure I kept my toes pointed on the beam. It's amazing that when I blasted my knee apart the first time, I was actually barefoot.

Who has a cat that looks dead every time he naps? I do.

If I'm not working and it's sunny, this is what I look like.

Phil and I at a 4th party. If only I can work on teaching him to NOT spill things 20 seconds before a picture...boys.

My little cousin Grant was so sad that he couldn't drive the Kubota, but my aunt and I just wanted to get home!

Andrew, Karah, and me.

The only reason I'm posting this is to prove that trucks can be spacious. One of my friends said they are cramped...they're not cramped when you have this one!

Mama Laurel and I at the club on my birthday. We even match. It's kind of disgusting.

One of my students/swimmers/sister's friend with Shelby and me before the fireworks. True story: I was walking to the bathroom and someone congratulated me on my work in office. Just because I wear a shirt with a name on it doesn't mean that it's my name! Obviously, this was after the parade and I hadn't had the chance to change. Michelle certainly appreciated the compliment, and I think from now on I'll bring a change of clothes!

Delaney and I at the pool. She wanted "cuggle time" which is a hybrid of "cuddle" and "snuggle." I have very smart children in my family.

The real Michelle Courier and I after the parade. Before I know it, it'll be back to the grind with campaign projects! By the way, she too is an Illinois grad.

The infamous Osterberg baseball field. That is about 1/5th of the yard that my grandma has.

My Uncle Denny is 60 and still throws a wicked curve ball. In the background is Cole, who is 8. We don't exclude!

I find cute crafty stuff.