Dave and Jenny

This is the 25th year my mom has been a mom, so my siblings and I decided to splurge for her gift. We got her a mother's ring. It's white gold, with real gems for our birthstones: citrine for me (November), white sapphire for Chris (April—a true gemstone, although not a diamond), and blue topaz for Kate (December). It's fairly simple, but elegant that way, and it doesn't stick out far from her finger, but it is awfully sparkly! Dave and I went to Omaha yesterday to celebrate Mother's Day with her and my family, since he has to work on Sunday and wouldn't be able to make it. I'll be going home again then, though, of course. ;)

Today is my little sister's birthday! She turns 19. Sigh to be that young again. :) Have a happy birthday Lizabrat Lizzy! Click read more for some embarassing pictures of her (and possibly me)...