The last month has been crazy. It is hard to believe that the summer is winding down and before I know it Hayden will be in preschool 3 days a week. I am looking forward to getting back into a routine. We got a taste of fall like weather last week and it really put me in the mood.
Elsie has been doing more and more lately. She is now 7 months and sitting up well. She is liking her belly time a lot more now and usually spends it pushing herself up to see where he brother is running to. She is jabbering A LOT. And laughs and sequels at most everything her brother does. Hayden loves kissing and hugging his sister.
Hayden has kept me busy this summer. He runs from the minute his eyes pop open in the morning until they shut at night. Whew....the energy this kids has. It is full guns ALL DAY LONG. Our neighbor girl is going into 7th grade and came over at least once a week for the past month to play with Hayden while I cleaned or ran errands. It was nice break for the both of us.....Hayden LOVES playing with her.
Hayden participated in a sports camp this summer and loved it. He learned hockey, basketball, t ball, soccer, and tennis. He loved it and you could sure tell he was in his element. Dare I say we have a sports dude in our family. Guess Joey and I will have to learn some sports stuff. :) I think this fall we are going to try either flag football or soccer.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Baptism
Grandparents.
Elsie and her Godmother Aunt Jen. Her Godfather was home with sick kids.
Our typical family portrait. Still a stinker with pictures. :)
Elsie was baptized today. It was such a wonderful event surrounded by 40 of our friends and family. Every time I host a gathering in our cozy home I swear I am going to just invite a few people....never happens. Every time right before our guests arrive I get nervous thinking how the heck all of these people will fit in our house....but it always works out.
We ordered pizza here after the baptism and had salad. We are truly blessed with our families and our friends who we think of as family.
I haven't crafted for a while and totally got the itch to do so. I made a banner for Hayden's birthday and decided to make one for Elsie. I made some pinwheels (thanks for the idea Missy) and even found the energy and time to make a ribbon topiary...all of which will go into Elsie's room when she gets one once the upstairs is finished.
Our good friends the Bellows family came down to help us celebrate. They spent the whole day with them. We took the kids to the splashpad and came back to our house for dinner and more playtime. We had such a good time catching up and wish we saw them more. Or even better wish they would move to Iowa.....or even better yet move to CR.
Elsie and her Godmother Aunt Jen. Her Godfather was home with sick kids.
Our typical family portrait. Still a stinker with pictures. :)
Elsie was baptized today. It was such a wonderful event surrounded by 40 of our friends and family. Every time I host a gathering in our cozy home I swear I am going to just invite a few people....never happens. Every time right before our guests arrive I get nervous thinking how the heck all of these people will fit in our house....but it always works out.
We ordered pizza here after the baptism and had salad. We are truly blessed with our families and our friends who we think of as family.
I haven't crafted for a while and totally got the itch to do so. I made a banner for Hayden's birthday and decided to make one for Elsie. I made some pinwheels (thanks for the idea Missy) and even found the energy and time to make a ribbon topiary...all of which will go into Elsie's room when she gets one once the upstairs is finished.
Our good friends the Bellows family came down to help us celebrate. They spent the whole day with them. We took the kids to the splashpad and came back to our house for dinner and more playtime. We had such a good time catching up and wish we saw them more. Or even better wish they would move to Iowa.....or even better yet move to CR.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Hula Party
This morning at 10am sharp Grandpa was here to pick up Hayden, Faith, Noah, and Sara for the 2nd annual Hula Party. Grandma P has her house decorated full on for the luau. They play games, swim, eat, watch movies, and play. They keep the kids for 3 days. It is both great for us and great for Hayden. :)
Thursday night Joey and I met my old friend Kyle and his fiance Mackenzie for dinner at Zoey's in Marion. It was a great time and so nice to catch up. Kyle and I have been friends since 9th grade. We went to college in the same town (Minneapolis) for a while until I moved back to Iowa and we are glad to have him back in Iowa.
Thursday night Joey and I met my old friend Kyle and his fiance Mackenzie for dinner at Zoey's in Marion. It was a great time and so nice to catch up. Kyle and I have been friends since 9th grade. We went to college in the same town (Minneapolis) for a while until I moved back to Iowa and we are glad to have him back in Iowa.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Monster Truck Party
Birthday #4 was a success. Hayden requested a Monster Truck party. It was filled with food, pinata, play, and even a little stunt airplane flying from daddy. Hayden had a blast. He loved all of his gifts and having all of his friends over to play. We grilled hamburgers and had all of Hayden's favorite foods. Turkey dogs, cheese balls, cowboy caviar and chips, carrots and dip, and oriental salad.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
6 Month checkup
Elsie is growing well and had a great checkup today. She is 17lbs. 10oz. and 28 inches.
She had 2 shots and handled them well. Hayden on the other hand excuses himself into the hall whenever they get the needles out because he says he doesn't want to hear his sister cry.
She has 2 teeth now and is rolling when she feels like it. She is content sitting on the floor or laying on the floor and playing with what is around her.
She is eating yo baby yogurt and loves it. She has started some veggies and likes them so far. She is quite the shudderer. Some kids gag but Elsie shudders and it is quite the display.
She had 2 shots and handled them well. Hayden on the other hand excuses himself into the hall whenever they get the needles out because he says he doesn't want to hear his sister cry.
She has 2 teeth now and is rolling when she feels like it. She is content sitting on the floor or laying on the floor and playing with what is around her.
She is eating yo baby yogurt and loves it. She has started some veggies and likes them so far. She is quite the shudderer. Some kids gag but Elsie shudders and it is quite the display.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Ever have one of those weeks
Our washing machine started smoking and quit working, I was turning into target at a decent rate of speed and nailed the back tire on a curb which resulted in 2 new rear tires. Argh!
We were getting tired of our front loading washing machine anyway. They don't wash the best and no matter what you do they stink like musty mold.....so we are going back to an old school top loader. We found a used on from someone at Joey's work for $150. I am excited!
Today we went to visit my friend Sara at their farm. It was a hot one. Hayden and Briar had fun going down their huge water slide, running around the farm, and shoveling hay. Elsie had fun watching Weston scooch across the floor and roll around like a mad man. They are only a day apart but he is moving like crazy and Elsie is content just laying and watching him.
Wednesday we met my sister's friend and old roommate Nicole in Vinton for pictures on Elsie 6 months and Hayden 4 years.
We were getting tired of our front loading washing machine anyway. They don't wash the best and no matter what you do they stink like musty mold.....so we are going back to an old school top loader. We found a used on from someone at Joey's work for $150. I am excited!
Today we went to visit my friend Sara at their farm. It was a hot one. Hayden and Briar had fun going down their huge water slide, running around the farm, and shoveling hay. Elsie had fun watching Weston scooch across the floor and roll around like a mad man. They are only a day apart but he is moving like crazy and Elsie is content just laying and watching him.
Wednesday we met my sister's friend and old roommate Nicole in Vinton for pictures on Elsie 6 months and Hayden 4 years.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Wisconsin Visit
Our Wisconsin visit was a great time. We saw a lot of people and spent time with both Grandmas. It was nice to spend a few days there and visit. The shower was beautiful! Leah got so many nice gifts.
The trip basically was filled with eating, visiting, softball, eating, visiting, eating, shopping, eating. They have the best food there. Best pizza, Italian, pastries. Yum.
Elsie was a good rider up and back.
Joey and Hayden were so excited to have us back they met us in Dubuque. Joey took Friday and Monday off of work. He and Hayden kept busy. On Monday they toured Dubuque. They went to the shot tower, rode the car up the hill, explored, went into WI to buy fireworks, stopped at the Ertl store in Dyersville for some more tractors and implements. Those 2 are 2 peas in a pod for sure.
The trip basically was filled with eating, visiting, softball, eating, visiting, eating, shopping, eating. They have the best food there. Best pizza, Italian, pastries. Yum.
Elsie was a good rider up and back.
Joey and Hayden were so excited to have us back they met us in Dubuque. Joey took Friday and Monday off of work. He and Hayden kept busy. On Monday they toured Dubuque. They went to the shot tower, rode the car up the hill, explored, went into WI to buy fireworks, stopped at the Ertl store in Dyersville for some more tractors and implements. Those 2 are 2 peas in a pod for sure.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
First Tooth
Elsie got her first tooth while we were in Wisconsin. She is getting big too fast!
We had a great trip. We ate pizza, shopped, visited with cousins and grandparents. It was a wonderful time. I seriously love Joey's family.
Joey and Hayden met us in Dubuque on our way home. They spent the day in Dyersville checking out a John Deere tractor store. They went to see the Shot Tower in Dubuque and rode the trolly up the hill. They even ventured into Wisconsin to pick up some fireworks. They had a great time hanging out for the 4 days. They are 2 peas in a pod and have a lot of fun together.
We had a great trip. We ate pizza, shopped, visited with cousins and grandparents. It was a wonderful time. I seriously love Joey's family.
Joey and Hayden met us in Dubuque on our way home. They spent the day in Dyersville checking out a John Deere tractor store. They went to see the Shot Tower in Dubuque and rode the trolly up the hill. They even ventured into Wisconsin to pick up some fireworks. They had a great time hanging out for the 4 days. They are 2 peas in a pod and have a lot of fun together.
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