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Lots of people who love Grace.
Some nicknames already that have been suggested:
Gracie Rue-from Ben Thomas
Bubbles-from Lukas Smith
Poopy-from Kenny Smith
Any other suggestions are welcomed.

Look out Boys

Our new addition to the family of NIXT.
Grace RuthAnn Nixt
6lbs 15oz
19"
Cute and very content girl. Not a screamer (good thing).
Enjoy these few picks and many to be added as the months and years go by.

Baby Room. No Baby YET!

More for BABY

Almost Done...ting

She looks like she is going to pop. Here are some of the things we have been doing. Enjoy.

Bob Ross we are not

This is what we have been doing for the last couple of days. Enjoy.

UPDATED

Yeah give me a break. I have been pretty busy with life so the posting took a back seat. Crystal is pregnant in case you don't know. We will be having a new addition in October. That is probably what has kept me from updating this. We won't find out what we are having until then. So for now we are calling it Peanut.
Cole is no longer in jail he is doing better but still just a puppy. This last weekend we celebrated Mother's day and Dustin's birthday. Long weekend though. Saturday I helped Bob put in a deck all day and then Sunday helped Andrew move all day. I am very tired and plan on sitting on my butt and relaxing during this hot day.

Bad Dog

Well it didn't take long for Cole to finally jump over the baby gate. I guess when he really wants out he will jump it. Also he is getting into things he has never touched before so I suppose he will be spending lots of time outs in jail (kennel). Since it's been warmer out we have taken him out for walks but he sure likes to pull. I think my left arm will super huge by the end of summer if he keeps pulling me. We are going to get him a harness so that it is easier for us to control him while walking. Hopefully he will wear himself out and realize that he should walk next to us.

1st Weekend in February

Good weekend. We all went to Des Moines for my mom's birthday. The whole family was there and we did the annual Putt Putt Golf in the skywalk.18 holes of fun and excitement. We stayed at the Savery Hotel and played board games and card games. It was lots of fun and we all found out that we suck at PUTT PUTT GOLF.
Got back this afternoon and went to Kenny's for the SuperBowl party. Game wasn't too bad, commericals sucked, and we ended up having more fun playing Wii than anything. Good times Good times. Hope to see the Eagles in the SB next year or at least better commmericals.

UnEventful Day

Not much exciting happening. Just the usual Thursday night routine of Grey's and ERRRRRRRR.

Ice+Broken Wiper=slow driving

Last weekend Crystal and I went to Des Moines to see the Anderson's new baby boy. Of course the weatherman was wrong about getting any more crappy weather. We ended up driving in freezing rain and my wiper broke and I drove really slow and it took 3.5 hours. Good news is not that we got home safely (kidding) but it only took a quarter tank of gas in the truck. I am driving 40 mph everywhere I go now to save on gas.

Merry Christmas

Hope that everyone has a great Christmas. We sure did with more to come this weekend with my parents and brothers and his finance coming over. Today we are traveling to Crystal's uncle and aunt's house for lunch and then getting back home in time for the EAGLES game and for her to get some rest before she has to work tonite. I will be rearranging the house a little to make room for some of the added house decor we received for Christmas. Have a safe Holiday.

Putting in lots of Computer Time

This weekend it seemed like Crystal and I were spending lots of time on the computer. Making our Christmas card setting up messenging, networking, adding new programs and playing with wireless mice. Crystal's work party was fun, Shopping on Saturday went well but we are not quite done yet, DAMN. Sunday reserved for Football, EAGLES pulled off a win yes, Cole was playing hard all day and was sleeping by 8 p.m. We had Lukas over and Crystal's mom over and then Clayton came and then Wade and Patty and then Teena called. I did hang up the barn wood shelf in the bathroom and hawii photos. bout time.

Bark! Bark! Bark!

I had to put Cole in his kennel or as Denny puts it JAIL. He wouldn't stop barking after he had just gone out and did his businesses. So in order for me to get some things done on the computer I had to send him to his home. This week went fast considering work was kind of slow. As for Crystal's work they are busy because they are short handed with nurses on baby leave. This weekend looks to busy also, starting with Crystal's work party tomorrow night and then we have to clean and get ready for Christmas at our house and a party for all her cousins.

Tooth Fairy for Dogs

Yesterday Cole lost 2 baby teeth while I was working on the computer. I was going to put them under his huge pillow but then realized that I would have to be the tooth fairy and I don't know what the rate is now a days. When I lost a tooth I got a 5 pack of Trident Gum and some change. I think kids today get car keys or a remote to a flat screen t.v.

Cold Day

It is so cold. I am definitely not ready for the cold weather. Not to much going on here just trying to stay warm. I hope all of you are staying warm as well.
We had a great Thanksgiving! Our time off went way to fast but it was a lot of fun. From Wednesday night till Saturday morning we spent time in Algona with Chris's family. They all got to meet Cole, and I would say it is safe to say they all loved him. Cole was very good on the road trip up and home. He did make sure Chris knew when it was time to pull over to let him out to go to the restroom. We were almost to Algona and Cole barked right in Chris's ear. When Cole means business, he means business.
On the day of Thanksgiving we traveled to Charles City with Chris's family to visit Oma. Chris and I brought the turkey, which went over very well. Thanks dad for smoking the turkey for us. On Friday we were kind of bumbs until the afternoon when we came back to Chris's parents house after our outing with Dustin, Andy, and Holly. We found Denny and Darlene had tore out the north wall in the sun room. They were suppose to be just replacing the windows with a new one and ended up replacing pretty much the whole wall. So Andy and Chris jumped right in and help redo the wall and frame in the new window. Hope you boys are ready to help with the other two walls when Denny is ready to replace those windows.
Saturday afternoon we spent with Crystal's family. Cole got to meet Molly(Jonah's puppy). They liked each other and played for a long time until Molly decided she didn't want to play anymore, then they weren't so nice to each other. Not sure what exactly happened but Cole ended up with a tooth through the tongue. It didn't bother him any. On Sunday we went up to Crystal's grandparents to celebrate thanksgiving. Cole got to stay home, which I don't think he like to much. He was crazy when we got home. Sunday night we went to the movies with Ben, Mike, and Lucas. Ben was back from Texas to visit over thanksgiving. We were so happy we did get to spend a couple nights hanging out with him before he left Tuesday.
So now we are back to the grind again working. Crystal got to work twice Tuesday, she got called in to sub nurse at Westmont elementary during the day and had to work that night at Children's. The last couple nights Chris has been working on wedding invites.
Well I hope you all stay warm. Have a great rest of the week and weekend.

Happy Early Thanksgiving

Hope that everyone has a great and safe Thanksgiving. I have to work tomorrow and then a 4 day weekend. HURRAY! Don't eat too much, watch some football, or fall asleep. I am thinking of doing all in that order. Ben we will call you when we get back so that I can through some hotdogs in you FACE! ha ha ha. One last thing, don't get run over by the crazies the day after Thanksgiving.

Decoration Time

This weekend we are going to get out the Christmas stuff and start Decorating the house. Better get it done cause we are going to Algona for Thanksgiving. If I feel up to it I might get the spare bedroom cleaned up for the office switch. Depends on how lazy I want to be.

Is the Weekend Here?

A long week for the Nixt's but for me the weekend is a going to be a good break. For Crystal, not so much, she has to work the weekend and then Monday and Tuesday. That sucks. At least I can get her Christmas gift.
This just in- We have the smartest dog in the world. He can now sit, shake and lay down. Shake and Lay down only took 2 days a piece to learn. Good dog.

Home Owner's Blues

Nothing like owning a house and having problems. Our water heater broke yesterday and lucky for us we were home cause water could have gone everywhere and cause some serious damage. I have a plumber coming in this morning to fix it and hoping it will be an easy fix. The sad part is we have no running water cause who ever put the plumbing in this house didn't put a shut off valve to the water heater so I had to shut off all the water. Good thing we have bottled water and that both toilets have 1 good flush in them.

New Addition

We just got another Nixt in the household. Cole Harley Nixt will be keeping us busy. He is a Brindle Boxer almost three months old and I am already his favorite. Us guys have to stick together. And don't worry MOM we still plan on having kids. Can't wait for everyone to meet our new puppy.

Crystal's new snuggle buddy

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Look how cute we are.

New Friend

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Meet Cole my new best friend

Take one for the team?

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Two old ladies having a party.

Happy Halloween

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We had fun Friday night at April and Jessica's Halloween Party. Looks Iike we got married all over again.

Sick Sick Sick

I have been fighting a sinus infection for the last week. Then when I thought things were getting better I woke up with pink eye. I have medication and vicks and halls and humidifier and tea and soup and SportsCenter. I finally went to work today, but now Crystal is starting to get sick but hopefully not as bad. We have a Halloween party this Friday at our friend's house. I am going to be a bride and Crystal is going to be the groom. I think I will let her lucky that night.

Party all the time

We threw Gina our roommate a party Friday Night. Lots of fun. Had burgers and beer and fire. Party went on til about 2 a.m. that is when I put the fire out. Spent the rest of the weekend relaxing and doing nothing. You would too if you had around 60 people at your house. Work is starting to get slow cause of the weather and the political campaigns are almost over. Crystal is working and she also has a long day on Tuesday working the school and that night. We have our usual bowling night tomorrow and hopefully we start winning. We are going to Algona this weekend for anther party but my parents are having it. Go Detroit Tigers, I know the Eagles lost but I don't think anyone is going to beat New Orleans at home, and it's too bad the Fuskers won.

Slow

I know I am a couple of weeks behind but here is the first Eagles Poster from week 1.
We have a busy weekend again. Who would of guessed it. We will be at the ISU game in Ames this weekend. It is a night game and will be on t.v. We will be tailgating around the noon hour in Ames until the game starts. FUN FUN FUN!
Good job Dustin on all of your Cross County Meets, improving everytime especially this last meet, 6th place. Proud of you.

Time Spent Well

I did this at work for the Mall of the Bluffs for the month of Ocotber. This was a change of pace from doing boring political signs. As many of you have noticed I haven't written in a while and the reason for it is I am lazy and tired after work. And the weekends don't let up either. We are going to the Big and Rich concert tomorrow night for the River City Roundup and then Saturday we will be in Ankeny for a baby shower and maybe in Ames that night for the UNI vs ISU game. Married life has not slowed us down one bit.

See what you think

Mom - Here is the Engagement Invite. Check to make sure that the time and date and spelling of Rich's last name is correct.
The weekend went by too fast again. We went to a wedding yesterday night that was fun. Watch the Hawkeyes win, the Eagles lose damnit, and Jr. finishing out of the top 10. At least the Huskers lost. I cleaned the top of the garage so that some of the empty boxes would fit, still have tubs to get out there but that can wait.

What a fun and funny weekend :)

Well we are staying busy as usually. This last weekend we went back to Algona to spend the weekend with Chris's family. On Friday it was Andy's birthday so we were all able to get together and celebrate. Saturday Oma (Chris's grandma) came to Algona to surprise Andy for his birthday and come see all of us. Saturday night we all had a blast playing games, we played apples to apples and taboo. We all laughed so hard, it was so much fun. Then Sunday the fun had to come to an end. We had to leave early afternoon because Crystal had to work Sunday night.
We are bowling again on a Monday night league. This last Monday we had a good night bowling, we all did very well except for Lucas who had to sprain his ankle last Thursday night playing baseball so he couldn't bowl with us. Hopefully next Monday he will be well enough to bowl with us.
The rest of the week we have work of course. Thursday night we are taking Crystal's parents out to eat at this new place in the old market called Jazz (we hear it is really good). Last Friday it was Bob and Bette's 33rd wedding anniversary so we thought we would take them out to celebrate. Then Saturday night we have a wedding in Fremont, NE for one of Crystal's college friends.

Back to Work

Weekend here and weekend gone. Our weekend was a lot of fun. We went to Madison, Wisconsin to see our friends The Orth's. We were able to take in a couple brewer's, a couple nature trails, and the taste of Madison. Brian, Carol and us were also able to go out to the bars saturday night. But we started to feel a little old when we were ready to go home between 10:30 and 11pm. As always the weekend was over way to soon. Up at 6am to get ready so we could head home and be home at a descent time. Crystal's sister and nephew were back in Council Bluffs for the weekend and we wanted to get to see them before they went home. Also Crystal's parents had friends over for dinner. Not to forget Crystal had to go to work tonight. I hope everyone else had a fun and safe labor day weekend.

Andrew and Holly's Monogram

Here is Andrew and Holly's Monogram. We have been busy with work and Fantasy Draft. HA HA HA. I am currently trying to learn how to create web pages with XHTML. Computer talk make head hurt. It is going pretty good so far. We are heading out of state this weekend to Wisconsin to see Brian and Carol Orth for the 3 day weekend. And if anyone is interested in going to the ISU vs. UNI game in Sept. let me know cause Crystal and I plan on going.

Quick Ride

Just got back from a quick bike ride around town. Going to relax for the rest of the night. Work has been busy which made this week go by real fast. I probably should get some gas for the mower tomorrow, the lawn is looking pretty hairy. Bowling starts next Monday and Lukas and I will be out at the lanes tomorrow night to get the rust out.

Not Much

Can't say there has been a whole happening lately. I got Crystal's palm pilot to sync up with the mac and tonite I will be working on Andrew and Holly's monogram. I will get 2 miles in tonite still and relax the rest of the night doing some designing. Hope everyone else's day is more exciting than mine.

Driving and Driving and more Driving

This past weekend was a blast but was a lot of driving. Saturday we started with helping Wade move to Ames. Then drove to the new Iowa Speedway in Newton to watch Dustin ride along Nascar experience in the #8 car. How cool was that?! It was a blast because the whole family was there to watch Dustin go 130mph. We gave Mom and Dad their early 15 year wedding anniversary which were 2 Harley Crystal Glasses and booze. Afterwards we went to the Anderson's Birthday Party and then spent the night at Andrew's place. Sunday we slept in and then went to Ames to see where Wade will be living at ISU and then went back to Des Moines to see Kara. Crystal drove home and I slept.

Traveling Weekend

Tonite we went to Crystal's work picnic. It was lots of fun and the food was good. This weekend we are heading to Des Moines. We will help Wade move to Ames, then go to Newton to see Dustin ride along in NASCAR, and then go to Raelyn's 1 year birthday party at Bart and Tonya's. All on Saturday. Then Sunday we will see Kara and then go home. Oh did I mention washing the truck really early Saturday morning before the road trip.

Nite Rider

Riding our bikes at nite with only one bike with a light sucks. Crystal and I went on the 400th Wabash Ride today and decided to ride at night for the first time on the trails. I was following Crystal who had the light on her bike and when she got too far ahead I was completely blinded by the darkness of the woods. It was still a lot of fun and we are going to invest in some bike lights now. So 21 miles on the bike tonite and I am ready for bed.

Football Camp

Days like these when it is hot and muggy make me glad I am not in high school football camp. I didn't get a chance to go outside and run but I was able to get on the Tony Little Gazelle and get 2 miles in. Hopefully tomorrow will be better because Crystal and I are planning on riding our bikes on the Wabash Trail for their 400th ride. So no rain or heat tomorrow evening would be nice.

Weekends are For Rest?

I thought that the weekends are for relaxing. I thought WRONG. We were so busy that I sure would have liked Monday off. Not much else exciting happening after the weekend. Work is going well and busy as usual and Crystal is all signed up and ready to take her nurses test October 12th (I think it is the 12th).
I was able to get another mile in over the weekend and started running 2 miles yesterday and today. Which makes it 8 miles running and 20 miles biking. Hope you are keeping up Dustin.

Long Bike Ride for me

I rode 20 miles today which I haven't done in a long time. My legs are burning right now. But it was fun riding the trail. Thank goodness it's Friday tomorrow and hopefully the weekend will go by super slow. Crystal and I are going out tomorrow night for her birthday because we will be busy this Sunday going to a wedding. And Saturday night Crystal will be at bachelorette party.

Then there were 2

Well I guess Andrew is passing the torch to Dustin. The oldest vs. the youngest. I have already put in my 2 days of running and planning on biking the Wabash Trail (20 miles) tomorrow cause the weather is so much better now that the humidity is gone. I am feeling the burn and I like it so watch out. Don't let an old man beat you Dustin.
For anyone who wants to join a fantasy football league for free this year let me know and I will get you in.
3 miles in 2 days.

Sweat Burns in Your Eyes

Well I finished my mile and a half today. I was dripping when I got home. Thank goodness for ceiling fans and air conditioning. Hooray Technology. Everyone is at work tonite so nothing for me to do but relax and watch t.v. and stretch out my legs cause I know they will hurt tomorrow.

Mondays should be a weekend

Why are Mondays so hard to get up and go back to work? I don't know about everyone else but I could have slept all morning and just relaxed the rest of the day. At least work went by quickly.
I am putting a challenge out to my little brothers. Yes you two. Since Dustin needs some extra motivation. I will get up early every morning before work and run a mile and half if they do the same. And if they run more I will do the same. Keep track of the miles you run this August. So put on your running shoes.

Hot Hot Hot

What better way to enjoy the hot humid weather than a car wash in the backyard. My dad fixed our water spicket with his plumber expertise and only burned his thumb in the process. I had Crystal and Gina scrubbing the new truck and Gina's car while I made sure no water was leaking. GOOD JOB DENNY! Crystal and I went to the hardware store to pick up some foam insulation to put around the spicket and a hitch pin for the Harley hitch cover. We are handy homeowners when it comes to simple tasks. I would like to thank my family for coming down for the weekend and having a blast at Dave and Busters with us. Also thanks to Dustin for spending a whole week with us. It won't be much fun beating Crystal in darts and she already knows she can't beat me in Madden Football. We had lots of fun and hope to do it again next summer.

Golf Day

Well the boys are off golfing this morning. Chris and Dustin have been waiting to go golfing all week. It just has been to hot to go after Chris gets off work. They figured if they went in the morning they could bet the heat before the day gets really hot.
This last week has been very busy for us. Besides the regular work week we have had Chris's brother Dustin here all week. This week has been fun but tiring. Last Saturday we met Chris's parents in DesMoines to get Dustin. Sunday we went for a bike ride before Crystal had to go to work. Monday Clayton came over and hung out with Dustin playing football on the Xbox. Since Crystal had to sleep all day to go to work for her third night in a row. Tuesday Crystal and Dustin went to the zoo with some of Crystal's friends. Wednesday Crystal and Dustin went with Clayton to meet Bette (Crystal and Clayton's mom) for lunch and go to the Westroads. Clayton had a couple of his senior pictures displayed at the mall by the photographer that we went to see. We also took in the Dinosaur Exhibit when we were at the mall. Wednesday night we went out to get Chris's truck from the shop and test drove a couple of trucks. So Friday night we bought Chris a new truck, a four door Chevy Colorado. Let me say he is very excited about his new toy. Then Friday night we ended up make a mess in the kitchen but had a lot of fun. We made ice cream sandwiches with these new little molds that Darlene(Chris's mom) bought us last weekend. All I have to say is we had ice cream everywhere even on us thanks to Chris. And in between all that there was the boys playing games on the xbox, darts (Crystal won two games in a row!), the boys went for a mile run(Dustin smoked Chris, hehe!), picking vegetables at Crystal's parent garden and a lot of hanging out. And today Chris's parents will be here to spend the rest of the weekend with us and pick up Dustin.

Day to Relax

Our big party we had for our friend Kara last night is over. We had a great turn out and everyone loved Chris's hamburgers. Chris felt like he was working at Hardee's all over again. He was our little grill master and did a fantastic job. We had so much food. Everything went really well except for the door falling off the sun room. We think we had maybe about 60 people show to wish Kara good luck and to say good-bye. Kara had so much fun and couldn't stop tell us thank you. As everything comes and goes and all the fun you have it is nice to have your house back to normal.

Weekend Here, Weekend Gone

Even though we had a long four day weekend it still went by pretty fast. We were busy the whole time and had something to do everyday. It started off friday night when we went out to dinner with Ben and Kenny to Ruby Tuesday. Then the guys had Trey's Bachelor Party. Crystal was able to get together with her friends Kara and Maria for a drink that night. Saturday we had Trey and Abby's wedding. Sunday was the night we went out to Hooters and saw Superman with some friends. Monday night Lucas invited a bunch of us over to his Uncle Mike's 4th of July party. I would have to say we had a lot of fun. Then the 4th of July we had The Juhl family reunion in Manilla, Iowa. Now it is wednesday and Chris is at work and Crystal has to work tonight. Our fun weekend came and gone. I hope everyone had a great 4th of July.