The Rupp Family

oops...

2011-03-09T18:17:00.000-08:00

ok so i have terrible (busy, lazy) about blogging. i promise i will be back soon :)

ONE WORD.........

2010-09-22T12:06:00.000-07:00

MOVING!!!!

almost MOVING time....

2010-09-18T06:30:00.001-07:00

We are officially MOVING next weekend...YAY!!!!!! We are all so excited. Here are a few updated pics....

Great Room

Entry (front door still needs stained)

Great Room (looking at kitchen & bfst nook)

back view

garage side

front of house

VEGAS!!!

2010-09-10T17:59:00.000-07:00

We just got back from a much needed getaway......VEGAS!! Three other couples went with us and we had a blast!! Now back to reality...work, house, work, kids, house, kids, house, work, kids, etc........

One of our fav spots..Metro Pizza, if you ever go to Vegas, it is a MUST!

The girls, love you gals (Jessica, Sarah, Me, Lori)

The Whole Crew

My lovely hubby & I....luv u!!

Happy Birthday Cooper!!

2010-08-18T18:02:00.000-07:00

So I was looking through old pics & found these of Cooper...back when he was an only child!! Happy 7th B-day to the BEST dog in the world. We love you buddy!!

It's time to PAINT!!! YAH!!

2010-08-01T07:05:00.000-07:00

Here are some updated house pics.... Tomorrow I get to start painting & Kory will start installing wood & tile floors!! Sooooooo excited, it's getting closer!!

back of house...there is now an upper deck base & they put stone on that bay window, so will get an updated pic of that soon!!

garage side of house (ummm the yellow lines are just tape, fyi)

walkout basement (main room)

entry & formal dining room

great room (kitchen will be in left back corner & living room area where yellow thing is)

view of great room (i am standing in kitchen area)

front of house...still need front porch

HARVEST 2010

2010-06-27T09:27:00.001-07:00

One of my favorite memories from childhood was wheat harvest....so I make it a point every year to take my kids home, so they can have the same memories that I do.

Brooklyn & Brody watching Grandpa

big hugs...waiting to ride in the combine with "crappa"

Brax & Grandma

Brax loved riding in the combine with Grandpa

Brooklyn & G-pa Larry posing next to the semi

my lil princess :)

Weekend at the Farm

2010-06-17T18:42:00.000-07:00

We spent last weekend at Grandpa & Grandma's house. All the cousins had a blast together...swimming, exploring in the jungle/spooky forrest, riding on the ranger, seeing cows, slumber party and more!! Here are a few of the highlights:

Grandpa (Crappa) & Grandma with all the kids!!

SLUMBER PARTY...minus Brax & Jett

group pic with Aunt Sinead
(Easton, Keara, Braxton, Brooklyn, Brody & Jett)

Brooklyn & Jett

Braxton favorite thing to do with Grandpa...ride the ranger & look at the cows. He would say "see cows bampa see cows"

GG & Brax playing in the water

POOL TIME!!

pics from may...

2010-06-03T17:45:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics from a few weekends ago....Kory's cousin got married in Lawrence, so we got to spend time with his family....it was a fast, but fun weekend. Since we had very limited space in our home, we had to get a couple hotel rooms this year!!

This is the fire truck cake Brooklyn decorated for Braxton's B-day

Brooklyn & Daddy dancing

4 little monkeys

the boyz...havin fun at the wedding

Nanee & the girls...minus Jacobi

Aunt Dena, Brax, Brooklyn & Dagen

Brooklyn & Jesi playing with dollhouse

Braxton & Dagen "buddies"

On Mother's Day, we had the kids dedicated at our church.

Here is Brooklyn reading her new bible. She loves it!!

Family pic after church

It's coming along...

2010-05-26T18:18:00.001-07:00

Here is an updated pic of our house....

View of living room from kitchen

Braxton is 2!!

2010-05-06T17:54:00.000-07:00

Here are a few highlights from Braxton's 2nd B-day! We had a party at the park for him....had beautiful weather and a great time with family & friends!

getting some help from sissy

yummy cupcakes!

mommy, brax & daddy

Napping with grandpa

He got a tonka truck & loader from grandma & crappa

We got him a motorcycle, which he is obsessed with. One morning he was riding it around at 6am, then at naptime we had to put the motorcycle down for nap & cover it up with a blanket. So cute!

Happy Birthday Brax!!

2010-04-29T11:42:00.000-07:00

WOW...I can't believe it has been 2 years!! My baby boy is growing up too fast!! Seems like just yesterday we brought him home from the hospital!! Here is a few of my favorite pics of Braxton over the past 2 years:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBBERS!! WE LOVE YOU!!

Progress!!

2010-04-18T15:01:00.001-07:00

A MUST when building!!

Front view of the house (garage walls not up yet, that is the concrete to the left)

Kids "sleeping" on the floor in Brooklyn's room

view from the driveway

what a MESS!!

4yr & 2yr pics

2010-04-16T11:51:00.001-07:00

Here are some of my favorites from our session this morning. The kids did a great job....with the help of smarties and a donut bribe afterwards! We didn't get a very good pic of them together, but oh well, maybe next time!

Braxton LOVES motorcycles, so we had to do this one!

sassy...

precious!

too cute!

"pile on daddy" this was the photographers idea...turned out really cute!

Easter Weekend

2010-04-14T14:06:00.001-07:00

For Easter this year, we went to Oklahoma to Kory's grandparents farm. We all had a blast, especially the kids! The weather was PERFECT and lots of family time:)

grand-dad "supervising"

movie time, before bed

cuddling with the grandmas!

all the kids with nanee & papa!

easter morning

Birthday x5, actually 6 now!!

2010-03-25T10:41:00.000-07:00

Since all the Chaffee side cousins have birthdays all clumped together from Feb-April, we decided to do one party in March to celebrate all of them. This was our 1st year and we all met on KC. The kids had a blast....they got to meet their new cousin Jett, swim at the hotel, eat cake & ice cream, slumber party in grandma & grandpa's hotel room, watch k-state win, and open presents like it was Christmas all over again. Here are a few of the highlights:

Getting ready to go swimming!!

Kids with their cakes, we sang happy birthday 5 times!

Angie Frigon made these awesome cakes for the kids...she did a wonderful job!

Keara & Brooklyn with their kitties (Zoe & Nippy...i think)

Mr. Jett just chillin

G-ma having a tea party with the kids!

NEPHEW!!!

2010-03-11T06:07:00.001-08:00

Introducing my new nephew.........Jett Patrick Hayes born March 9th. Weighed 7#9oz. Everyone is doing great!! Big brother Brody is sooooo proud!!

Brooklyn's B-day

2010-02-25T08:06:00.000-08:00

Here is a "few" pictures from Brooklyn's Birthday festivities! I can't believe she is already 4! This year we had a double party with her friend Brayden, who she has been in daycare with since they were 6wks old. He is 3 days younger than her. We had a great party, even with the snow storm!!

(P.S. these pics are in backwards order...oh well)

She loved her princess sleeping bag!

enjoying her cupcake

Brayden & Brooklyn (we had a dinosaur/pony party)

Miss Raine (Lorraine) & Brooklyn

She is the kids' AWESOME daycare provider/teacher. She is AMAZING & we love her!

got a scooter from nanee & papa, which she loved! (oh and brax loved it too)

the kids with nanee & papa

B & B decorating their b-day cupcakes that nanee made!

the kids with grandpa & grandma. they came down the night before her b-day & took her out to eat!

she got a "talking" baby from g-ma & g-pa, which she has been wanting for a while

My Baby Girl is 4!!!

2010-02-15T16:23:00.001-08:00

It is a bitter sweet day for me....my baby is 4 years old today. It is so true...time flies! I feel like it was just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital. Here is a few of my favorite pics of Brooklyn over the past 4 years. We love you Brooklyn, Happy Birthday!!

Dance!!!

2010-02-06T08:37:00.000-08:00

Brooklyn started taking dance class last month, and loves it! They do ballet, tap & a little gymnastics. She looks forward to it every saturday...even though you wouldn't think so after looking at one of the photos below:)

Can't you tell how much she loves it!!

just cuz......

2010-02-04T11:16:00.001-08:00

So since it has been a while since I have posted anything, here are some pics from this past month! We are anxiously waiting for NICE weather, so we can see more progress on our house. For now though, we are trying to enjoy our little cozy temp house! On the bright side, we are getting to spend a lot of time with daddy, since he can't work on the house right now:)

playdoh fun!

doing "chores"

their "fort/house" (our closet)

"peek a boo" in our laundry basket!

Chaffee Christmas

2009-12-30T09:29:00.001-08:00

We ended our trip at my parents in Clay Center, along with all the snow. The kids got to go sledding, which Brooklyn loved! Braxton just liked to be with his grandpa, his buddy (aka "appa" or "apple" as it sounds sometimes) We enjoyed spending time with everyone. As always, time flies when we are all together, it goes way too fast.

Again, I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!

Rupp Christmas

2009-12-30T09:20:00.001-08:00

We started out our travels by heading west to Garden City to Kory's parents. We had a great time with everyone!! If only we had more time together:( It went fast, as usual, but we had a blast. Miss you guys already!!

Christmas at home

2009-12-30T08:47:00.001-08:00

Here are a few photos from our Christmas at home, before we left on our week long family excursion!! I am having trouble upload my pics so that I can write under each one for some reason, so you just get a clump of pics to enjoy!! (I did have to throw in one of Braxton in his boots, which he is obsessed with!) Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!!

New house...

2009-12-05T15:10:00.000-08:00

Here are a few photos of the new house. It is slooowly coming along. We are all very excited. The 1st one is from the road looking at our land & our loooong driveway. Our house is back where the trees are. The 2nd one is the hole. The last 2 are the basement walls!! Looking more & more like a house now!!

Halloween 2009

2009-11-05T11:16:00.000-08:00

Hopefully this works.......it's still not showing up like it used to, so we will see.

Here is my adorable skunk and "princess ariel mermaid" (she had to throw the crown in there and add the princess) Kory's mom made their candy baskets & did an awesome job. Brooklyn's is flounder & Braxton's is a flower...what else would you do for a skunk?? Thanks Nanee!!

I give up!!

2009-11-04T17:28:00.000-08:00

ok so i have tried to download or upload, whatever, my halloween pics 4 times & every time just jumbled stuff shows up, but no pics. so i give up, any ideas??

Oct 2009

2009-10-16T11:37:00.001-07:00

Branson 2009

brooklyn & dagen

brooklyn & daddy on the roller coaster...doesn't kory look cute!!

aunt ann & dagen being silly

the girls with the kids

our only group pic of the 5 kids....and as you can see my children HATE picture time

brooklyn's new umbrella from nanee

jesi's new umbrella

Pumpkin Patch

makenna, brooklyn & braxton (landon was sleeping)

brooklyn & makenna

Sept 2009

2009-10-16T11:18:00.001-07:00

Brooklyn started playing t-ball.

Apple farm trip (all the kids & miss raine)

The whole group (little ones included this time)

Crappa & Grandma came to visit on the motorcycle

Mr. Baseball.....like i said, he always is carrying 1-3 bats and 1-3 balls with him at all times

August 2009

2009-08-27T12:25:00.001-07:00

Here is August in a nutshell...

Brooklyn's 1st dental cleaning, she did GREAT!!

Braxton's new favorite game with daddy!! He always has a ball in one hand & a bat or golf club in the other......he even has found ways to hold both while he eats!!

Family Weekend in Blair, NE
setting up tents

she was pretty excited to camp with daddy (mommy got to sleep inside with brax)

time for smores....see how we are "roughin it"

grandma & grandpa with the kids

go allen go....

time to head out to the tents!!

Brooklyn riding her bike

isn't he cute?

An update....finally!!

2009-08-27T12:06:00.001-07:00

A boy & his bear (he calls him "teddy")

He loves his teddy and gets a big smile on his face whenever he sees him, it's so darn cute!!

In July, Kory & I went to Vegas with Jeff & Dena. We had a great time. Here are a couple pics for ya!!

jeff's awesome shirt!!

at in & out burger.......it was yummy!!

4th of July

2009-07-16T10:33:00.000-07:00

Harvest 2009

2009-07-04T08:25:00.001-07:00

Last weekend, we went home to help with wheat harvest. We were only there for a short time, so I didn't get to take too many pictures, but I did get a few priceless ones. It's always nice to go home, especially around harvest time. It brings back so many great memories, which I am thrilled I get to share with my husband & kids.

Brooklyn & Braxton in the daisies!! LOVE IT!!

I was in the combine with dad when I took this one...I didn't get as close as I wanted, but I thought it was good.

Kory/Braxton, Arica/Brooklyn, Mom, Patrick/Brody

Brooklyn in the combine with "Crappa"

Brooklyn riding in the big truck with daddy.

Braxton & Brody with Grandpa. Braxton only lasted in the combine for about 5-10minutes before he got too wiggley!! He is a busy busy boy!!

Snack time at the field with Grandma & GG

Sprinkler fun before nap!!

Braxton got his 1st summer buzz cut by Aunt Trudy. So cute!!

It's pool time....

2009-06-18T13:11:00.000-07:00

Today we got our little pool out, since it was sooo hot outside. The kids had a blast & mommy got some rays too!! Brooklyn started swimming lessons this week & is doing very well...she is our little fish and surprise surprise, Braxton has NO fear of the water either.

Thought this pic was too cute not to share!!

Summer Fun!!!

2009-06-07T11:25:00.001-07:00

Hope you are all having a great summer!!!!

Brooklyn pushing Braxton (aka "Baby Bubbers") in his new swing!!

Trampoline + sprinkler = FUN!!!

ALMOST walking on his own!!

At Deanna Rose Farm in KC with Brooklyn's daycare. Here she is riding the pony, her favorite part of the day!! What a great place....if you haven't gone yet, you must go!!

Brooklyn's friends from daycare

very interesting.......taste good too!!

Happy Birthday Braxton!!

2009-05-03T14:27:00.001-07:00

Yesterday we celebrated Braxton's 1st Birthday!! Here are a couple of his 1 year pictures & a couple from the party. After the party, Aunt Trudy gave Braxton his 1st "real" haircut for the summer. Enjoy the pics!!

Big boy with his new haircut!! Doesn't he look so old now:(:(

Looking back.......1 year ago

2009-05-01T15:18:00.001-07:00

Braxton turned one on Wednesday!! WOW, where did this year go???? Here are a few pics of him on his "birthday" last year. He has grown up so quick. Have a great birthday party tomorrow buddy!!

WE LOVE YOU!!!

Easter 2009

2009-04-17T13:17:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone had a great Easter weekend. We sure did, despite the rain!! The kids didn't care...hunting eggs in Uncle Mike & Aunt Trudy's basement was just as fun for them!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

2009-03-17T14:48:00.001-07:00

Today we took advantage of the BEAUTIFUL weather and went to the St. Patrick's Day parade downtown. Here we are at daddy's work getting ready to go. We only lasted a little while because: #1 people are rude #2 naptime #3 people are rude. But she got some green beads & a little candy, so that's all that she cared about!!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Brooklyn!!

2009-02-19T12:16:00.001-08:00

Here are a few pics from her 3rd birthday party last weekend.

Princess birthday party=happy girl!!

after the party.....

Here is our happy boy Braxton...he is everywhere now & getting into everything!!

Flashback....Miss Brooklyn

2009-02-13T06:44:00.000-08:00

On Monday, Brooklyn turns 3 years old. So here are a few pics from her birthdays the past 3 years. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROOKLYN!!!!

Brooklyn at the hospital, I can't believe it's been 3 years!!

The hat the hospital staff gave to her....I just love this pic!!

1st birthday

2nd birthday

My little baby......all grown up!! Happy Birthday Sweetie!! We LOVE you!!

New pics.....ENJOY!!

2009-02-06T10:45:00.000-08:00

Here are a few random pics from last month, hope all is going well for everyone!!

Brayden & Brooklyn being silly at Easton's B-day party....just love this pic!!

My sissy & I

Brooklyn in her BIG GIRL BED!!

HAPPY BOY!!!

Brooklyn wearing daddy's stocking cap!!

Christmas 2008

2009-01-03T13:38:00.001-08:00

Here are a few pics from Christmas. We had a great time with both sides of the family. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you all!!

Me & my babies

The Chaffee Family

Our little rock band

US!!

Easton, Brody, Braxton, Keara & Brooklyn

Dagen & Braxton

Jesi, Brooklyn, Braxton, Jacobi & Dagen

HOT MAMAS!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

2008-12-18T11:54:00.000-08:00

Brooklyn helped me decorate the Christmas tree this year. She also got to put the star (which she picked out at the store) on the top when daddy got home!!

Since we will be traveling during Christmas, we had a little Christmas early this year. Brooklyn got a doll house (which mommy actually loves playing with too...it's got all kinds of things to do!!) And Braxton got a little tool bench that makes all sorts of noise...of course!!

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!!

Portraits...

2008-12-18T11:49:00.001-08:00

Here are a few of Braxton's recent portraits. He is almost 8months old already. He did soooo good, there wasn't a bad one in the bunch. Here are a few of my favs....

Big Boy!!

2008-11-25T17:18:00.000-08:00

Braxton sitting up....FINALLY!! Isn't he just soooo adorable?? We sure think so.

Hope everyone has a great turkey day!!

Girls Night Out!!!

2008-11-06T11:17:00.000-08:00

Tuesday night Brooklyn & I went to Sesame Street Live together. The boys stayed home while us girls hung out with Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie and more!! We, especially Brooklyn, had a great time. She sang & danced the whole time!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

2008-11-01T12:14:00.001-07:00

Well, the last couple weeks have been very busy. So I decided to clump all the fun into one post!! Hope everyone had a great halloween. Enjoy the pics!!

Braxton, our cute little frog!! He loved it at first, but wasn't as fond of the idea as the night progressed.

Brooklyn, the "dancing princess" (as she called it). She kept saying to people, "Look at me...I'm a princess. A dancing princess" (as she spun around in a circle).

Another one...couldn't resist. I tried to get a picture of them together, but the children disagreed with the fun idea, so I gave up.

Makenna & Brooklyn at the pumpkin patch last weekend.

Family pic at the pumpkin patch!!

Brooklyn helping daddy clean out the pumpkin.

The finished product. As you can see, we are not very creative & did not have a fun stencil to use. It worked though. Don't they both look sooooo thrilled!!

Branson Trip....

2008-10-24T17:29:00.001-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, we went on our yearly trip to Branson with the Bonebrake clan. We had a great time!! Here are a few of the highlights...

Brooklyn & Mommy on the flying elephants.

Daddy & Brooklyn playing in the water.

Us!!

The cute cousins!! (Brooklyn, Jesi, Jacobi, Braxton & Dagen)

The whole family...what a bunch!!

Guess who found his thumb??

2008-10-10T08:28:00.001-07:00

Just last week, Braxton found his new best friend...his thumb!! So cute!! He is now 5months old & is really changing a lot. He is rolling over lots, laughing & giggling, talking/sreaming, & really enjoys food. That's my boy!!

This is Brooklyn & daddy with horses at my work cookout last weekend. She loved touching them & feeding them grass.
Sporting her raingear!! Adorable!!

Thanks Dora & Diego....

2008-09-30T19:07:00.000-07:00

Just had to share this...a week or so ago we were on a walk when someone walked by us, and Brooklyn said "HOLA, I Brooklyn" Then a couple days ago, she said "Let's go amigos!" Wow--the things they pick up. Yes my daughter watches TV, but not that much. Just thought it was funny & worth sharing with you.

More pics..........

2008-09-07T11:05:00.000-07:00

Just had to share this one...she came walking into the room saying "I Ca Ca" (and Ca Ca is what she calls Aunt Arica) with her purse, dress & heals on!!

Braxton is 4 months old already...WOW!! He is such a happy boy!!

Like sister, like brother!!

Daddy took Brooklyn to Home Depot for the kids workshop on Saturday. She was pretty proud of her "ballgame" (that is what she calls it)

FUN FUN in the sun!!

2008-09-07T10:51:00.000-07:00

Labor day weekend we went to the lake with our friends. All the kids had a GREAT time!! Thanks for sharing your boat with us Jason, Jessica & Brayden!!

Kory pulling the kids around on their "boat" (Brayden, Brooklyn & Easton)

Daddy & Brooklyn (note how clean the water is...yum!)

Brayden & Brooklyn fighting, I mean sharing, the ladder on the boat.

Trip to Nebraska!!

2008-08-21T12:27:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to visit Allen, Sinead & the kids. We had a great weekend together....very loud & full of energy!!! We hung out at their house as the kids played & played & played. Then on Saturday we went to the Omaha Zoo, along with everyone else in the state of Nebraska!! Here are some of the highlights..........

Grandma with Brody, Keara, Easton & Brooklyn.
Grandpa & Brooklyn
All the kids.....(thanks to a tootsie roll bribe)
At the zoo

The girls......

It's about time.....

2008-08-14T11:24:00.000-07:00

Alright...here I go!! Since everyone else is blogging, I thought I would join in on the fun!!

Here is Brookyn playing her new "princess" piano, sporting her lovely rainboots. She just loves singing & dancing......and anything that has to do with princesses. What a delight!!

Here is our little, I mean big, man. Braxton is now almost 4 months old & growing by the second. He is smiling lots & talking more & more everyday. What a joy!!

Brooklyn & Braxton in their bumbos....amazing that she still fits in hers!! She loves her brother & is constantly "loving" on him....a bit too much sometimes.