Thursday, June 30, 2011

Lincoln James

Baby Lincoln is here! He was born on June 1st weighing 9 pounds 1 oz. What a big boy! He is so sweet and cuddly. We were so excited to welcome him to the family.



Omaha Stormchasers

Here we are at our very first professional baseball game (it was just triple A but who is really paying attention to all those details?). The Stormchasers are the farm team for the Kansas City Royals which was fun because that is where Daddo is from! We loved everything about the game--the foam fingers, the cherry slushies, the popcorn, the cotton candy, the mascots...oh and the actual game of course! Good times had by all.




Iowa

Even though it was a month ago, we are still talking about the fun we had visiting Grammie and Papa in Iowa. We met our new baby cousin, Lincoln, we played, we went to a baseball game, we played, we went the zoo, we played with our cousin Lilly, did I mentioned we played? A lot? Such a great visit. Can't wait to go back!
First day in Iowa. Exploring the beautiful flowers, grass and trees.
Just found a worm
Taking a quick break
And we are off again
Saggy diaper and all

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Hi-Ya!

I had a karate class this week with my playgroup friends. We learned about self-control, respect, defending, kicking and punching. Kicking was my favorite! I think I have found the next sport I would like to explore.
Taking directions
Blocking
Learning the kick position
Hi
Ya!

Graduation

We tried a pony today instead of the usual pigs. Don't I look so much older?


Thank you, thank you very much (said in my best Elvis voice)

Snug as a bug...

in a rug. Or bed. Whatever you prefer.

Some of my favorite things...

My two best friends...Miss Darcy and lala (my blanket for those of you that don't know). Love.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Forgiveness

There are a lot of posts and pictures to follow this message. Mom would like to say she is going to get better about posting more frequently, but come on folks we all know that isn't going to happen. Sorry for the gaps between posts but we sure know how to make up for it! Right?! Hopefully you will still be our friend.

Collecting

We seem to be collecting family members around here. Meet the newest member of the family...Eve to complete the Wall-E duo (for those of you that don't know, Wall-E is our fish and now we have a worm named Eve. Eve is Wall-E's love in the movie. How appropriate. :) A fish, a worm, circle of life--get it? Bad joke?).

The benefit of a tomato plant...an abundance of worms. Who is willing to bet a few more worms will join our household before this summer is over?

Nana and Papa Bear

Nana and Papa Bear came out over the weekend to celebrate Easter and Nana Bear's birthday. What a fun time. We had lots of snuggles, a few coughs and colds, gymnastics, a tee-ball game, yummy snacks, fun presents, visits to the local museums, a birthday party and an Easter Bunny visit. Whew! Aren't you tired just reading about it? Here are a few shots of Nana's birthday. Chocolate cake...yummo. Thanks for the fun time Nana and Papa!
The "Happy Birthday" song!
Team effort
Clean up time

Desert Museum

While Nana and Papa Bear were here we visited the Desert Museum. We were able to see the reptile show and pet lizards, snakes and turtles. Awesome! The lizard was the crowd favorite, with the hummingbirds a close second.



Explorin'
These cactus only bloom one day a year...lucky for us we were there on the day they debuted their gorgeous blooms.

In the hummingbird house with Papa Bear

Beautiful hummingbird

The Kansas City crew in the desert