A Busy Couple Weeks

The last two weeks for Josh and I have gone so fast. We started off in Tribune helping Grandma Kathy paint and tidy up for her guests! She had Wayne’s family coming to town and needed to finish the bathroom. Jill and Brett had done most of the remodel but just didn’t have time to paint.

Then on Saturday, The Flatlanders Festival was going on in Goodland. There is always a big car show, so Matt had his jeep downtown with all the Jeep guys! He tried to climb the cars, but he didn’t have enough flex in his jeep. Maybe next year! It's a good excuse for more jeep upgrades.

Then on Sunday we went to Denver to see Aunt Linda, Grandpa and Grandma McKenzie and Great Grandma Nina! We also had a new glider rocker to pick up from Grandma Kathy and Wayne for Josh.

On Monday we talked to Grandma Younger and she was so blue. We decided to pack up and go to Salina and surprise her! Grandma had had knee surgery and needed a little help while Grandpa was at work. Josh loved to hang out all day on Grandma’s lap and he loved when Grandpa would sing to him. We had a great time. The look on her face was nothing I could put into words when she and Grandpa got to see him for the first time! Grandma and I had a good time and it was nice to help her out for the week. I didn’t like to make her do the therapy but it was needed but, we did have fun doing her hair and makeup. She said the gals at therapy said she looked so nice with her hair and makeup done. I think it made her feel really good! Jason and a couple of the kids also came over to see us!!

Matt needs a quick rant

Hey all,

Jena's out of town, so I'm taking over the blog for a minute. I just wanted to share the Dave Ramsey view on the economic bailout that Congress is considering. I'd encourage you to follow this link:

http://www.daveramsey.com/etc/fed_bailout/economic_cleanup_10887.htmlc

You can read, in full detail, a plan that makes a heck of a lot more sense than spending nearly $1 trillion tax payer dollars. Follow the directions on the link and send this to your representatives. The Senate passed the bailout this week and the House is expected to vote tomorrow. I'm happy to say that both Kansas Senators voted "no" and 3 of our 4 Representatives voted "no" on the first bailout plan. I expect them to vote similar tomorrow. Unfortunately, our Governor is in support of the bailout and that will cost her any support from this McKenzie camp.

It drives me nuts that our government thinks we can fix bad debt with more debt. You can't borrow your way out of a bad situation...ask me, I learned the hard way. If you like Dave's plan, send it to your Congress-people, early and often.

Three Months Old

Joshua is three months old today and the time sure went by way to fast! We are on our way to Grandma Kathy's house to help her paint. Joshua is now smiling, cooing and starting to laugh. He is growing up way too fast! He loves to sleep in his swing that Thad is letting him use and really likes to see everything around him. He is is still a very happy baby and not much gets him upset. Sorry not too long of a post we have to get to Tribune!!

Puppy Dog Trails

Zekke and Titus sure love Hoss!! They love to see what they can get him to do. Today they decided to make him a puppy trail of dog food. Hoss really liked this and they took the trail all thru the house!! Hoss did get most of his food picked up. He missed a few but not many! Titus wanted to make him go another round but Hoss was plenty full. They thought they taught him a trick but Hoss used to eat his food this way when his was a puppy. Can you imagine that dog NOT wanting to eat?

Twins

I'm back to Massage Therapy and needed a babysitter on Thursday night! Matt was out of town and Aunt Jill was going to take the challenge. So off I went to my massage client thinking the whole time I bet they will be dressed alike before the night is over. My client Rita asked me if the baby was with Matt and I told her he was with my twin sister and I was sure by now they had the same outfit on. Well an hour and half later I was back to the Beringer house and she had them in a double stroller dressed ALIKE!!! I have to say they did look cute and very happy to go on a stroller ride at 7:30 at night! She had them parked under the street light I guess they must have thought it was the moon!! They really have noticed the moon when it's a clear night and seem to just look at it as long as you let them. Hope you enjoy the TWIN pictures I told Jill she won't ever have to worry about me dressing them alike. I guess I'm the twin who would never dress my twins alike unless it was for a grandma who really wanted a picture.

Maddix and Joshua

Joshua and I did some babysitting today!! Maddix came over to the house for a couple of hours and was it a fast two hours. He is a very active little man and takes some work to keep happy. While Josh slept for the good part of the time I had Maddix I was up down in and out of the house to keep the little one from crying. He did finally settle down and loved looking around the house seeing Hoss (bulldog) and playing in Josh’s crib. Josh finally got up when Jill came to get Maddix and we took a few pictures with the boys before she had to get back to the daycare. Jill and I think its fun to put the boys beside each other and just look to see how different they are. We already know how day and night different they are but like to compare chubby cheeks, fingers and toes. The boys seem to like to look at each other when the other cry’s it must be entertaining. They also are very interested in ceiling fans and anything that moves.

Just a few pictures!!
It's been a fast week so here are a few pictures. Joshua's Grandma Lori gave him a few things from when Matt was small. The blue pillow is one of them. We didn't get a lot of pictures over the Labor Day weekend but here are a few of what we do have. Our Labor Day weekend went fast and Josh got to see lot's of family.