A lot to write about!

I have a lot to talk about! I have not blogged in almost a month. Quick update- I am finished with my first semester of grad school and received 2 A's, it was my 23rd birthday yesterday, we have baby kittens on the farm, and I have the best fiance in the world.

Here it is people~ I have been obsessing over this gnome ever since I heard about it. It is currently in the gardens at Iowa State University. It's pure concrete, was made in Wisconsin, and is like 15ft tall! I requested as a joke to one of my friends to take a picture of it when he went back to Ames. The next day I had this baby waiting for me on my cell.

Next are a few pictures of the Jordan Sparks and The Life of Riley concert that Chris and I went to. It took place at the Diamond Jo casino in Dubuque. It was great! She is an amazing singer as American Idol already proved. Chris got me the tickets for my birthday and put up with it like a champ, nothing that a little booze couldn't help.

Taking a cruise in the Nova for Mothers Day. We took my Mom out for ice cream at Sweet Dreams in Rickardsville, Iowa. Of course Maggie had to come along too! By the way my bling looks perfect in this picture...

At last, my friend Lindsie's birthday. We also spent this night at the Casino and local towny bars. We started with dualing pianos. It is crazy how good these guys are! She got to go on stage as the picture shows. Love the picture of Leibs and I during the performance!

Ay yiy yiy.... This is Chris and his child predator mustache on St. Patties Day in Dyersville. He looks just like the guy in The Lovely Bones movie.