Random Pictures

It's been awhile since I've given you any pictures to look at, so here you go! First one is Peter in the tub after eating spaghetti, Ben and I before the Newman Center Gala, then it's Peter opening his Halloween present from Grandpa Punky and Grandma Berta, Peter with Grandma and Grandpa, Grandpa giving Peter an icy pop before bed, and finally...Peter swinging at the park and walking FINALLY! Not much else is new. We hope you're all having a great Fall season. We would LOVE to hear from you!

Nothing Exciting...

Hello everyone...I don't have any pictures to share because we haven't taken any in awhile. Life is very busy and chaotic in the Gergen household! Ben is working 3 jobs and going to school full-time. He's coaching junior high football in Lake Crystal, MN, he's tutoring in the Math Dept. at MSU, and he still works a few hours a week at Menards. I am still working full-time at MSU as a graphic designer, of course. Peter is still loving daycare at Kevin's. But by the end of the day, his friends have him all worn out and he's ready for supper and bed by 7pm. Every weekend seems to come and go faster than the weekend before it. We're always helping out at church or doing something else that takes up our time. The weeks and months get planned and filled up so fast that we hardly have any time to just sit at home! Maybe after the holidays things will slow down again. :) This week is MSU Homecoming so my job is keeping me busy and I've been working a little overtime as well. Grandpa Punky and Grandma Berta are coming today and they will be spending the rest of the week and the weekend with us! We are very excited to see them. The Newman Center at MSU is celebrating it's 85th year over Homecoming and they are hosting a Gala on Friday night. Ben and I will be speaking at it...Saturday there is a BBQ with the Homecoming FB game and Sunday is a big mass. So Grandma and Grandpa are coming to help by watching Peter and just letting us come and go the whole week without having to worry about being parents!! Not much else is new...When we take some more pictures of Peter we'll post them here. Hope all is well with everyone...we'd love to hear from you! PS: Peter is walking like a champion!

Nashville, TN

Sorry that it has been soo long! I wanted to write this post earlier, but I had to wait until it was all out in the open before I said anything, so here goes....
Ben and I went to Nashville, TN with my best friend Haley's boyfriend, Jacob over Labor Day Weekend. (14 hour drive from Mankato, MN) Upon our arrival on Saturday (which Haley knew nothing about) Jacob proposed! Ben videotaped the whole thing. It was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen in my whole life! Next to marrying Ben, having Peter and graduating from college, this was one of the best days of my life. It was amazing to be apart of the engagement of my best friend. I will be Haley's Maid of Honor, Ben will be a Groomsmen and Peter will be a Ring Bearer next July 14th. We are really excited to be included in their planning. We couldn't be happier for the love birds. :) The pictures are above... Jacob waiting for Haley pre-proposal with his guitar, Haley and Jacob after becoming engaged, Ben, me and Jacob with our tie-dyed shirts that said: CLUB WLH=We Love Haley, Ben eating the Grizzly Burger at a place called Shoney's (and yes, he felt sick afterwards), Ben and I at a VERY southern restaurant called the Loveless Cafe, and finally, Haley and I saying our good-byes before leaving to come back to MN.