Friday, August 28, 2009
It's a Rough life
Amelia pooped on me twice today. You'd think I would be getting better at this. Or at least better than she is at the pooping part.
And then I got run down by William on his trike today and have the bruises and scrapes to show for the collision.
I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
And then I got run down by William on his trike today and have the bruises and scrapes to show for the collision.
I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
grandma&grandpa
Grandma and Grandpa were here...well almost a month ago now. They came to help us with a BIG party we had at our house! The invitation said:
This cooler entertained William for a LONG time. Longer than some of his toys have. Open the lid. Shut the lid. Open the lid, insert [whatever is laying around]. Open lid, take item out. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
Kids reading books with Grandpa. I have some VERY funny video footage or them reading together, but it on my parent's camera. So, I'm waiting for them to send it. hint, hint.
Happy readers!
I don't have any other pictures because we were SO busy having fun the rest of the time!
Come celebrate with us!
Kelly turned 30 years old! John turned 30 years old! William is 2! We have a new baby girl, Amelia! We've been married for eight years! We finished our basement!
Kelly turned 30 years old! John turned 30 years old! William is 2! We have a new baby girl, Amelia! We've been married for eight years! We finished our basement!
This cooler entertained William for a LONG time. Longer than some of his toys have. Open the lid. Shut the lid. Open the lid, insert [whatever is laying around]. Open lid, take item out. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
Kids reading books with Grandpa. I have some VERY funny video footage or them reading together, but it on my parent's camera. So, I'm waiting for them to send it. hint, hint.
Happy readers!I don't have any other pictures because we were SO busy having fun the rest of the time!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Sibling Sweetness
If you would have told me how much fun it is to have two kids, I would have done it 100 years ago. Why didn't you tell me?
MESSY
Being a Mama means you aren't ever sure what you day is going to be like until you get up and get started.
Some messes are a given. No matter how many times I fix the rugs in the evenings, our cats always ...well, I'm not sure what they do. But, the rugs are always all over the place in the morning. Also a given is with my eyes half shut, I will trip over them at least twice a week.
Some messes are more of a ...surprise, if you will.
Some messes are a given. No matter how many times I fix the rugs in the evenings, our cats always ...well, I'm not sure what they do. But, the rugs are always all over the place in the morning. Also a given is with my eyes half shut, I will trip over them at least twice a week.
Some messes are more of a ...surprise, if you will. Sunday, August 23, 2009
Wonderful Weekend
We were a little slow getting out to take Amelia's first hike. Seems like we have been so busy, busy, busy lately. With no sign of us slowing down at all (I think we have plans for the next 3 weekends if not more), we had to take our opportunity this weekend and GO GO GO! The weather was wonderful, amazing and not at all like August is supposed to be in St Louis. It was in the upper 70's, lower 80's and PERFECT for a hike! So, hike we did!
This is one of our favorite hikes called the Lake Loop at Cuivre River State Park. For some reason, I always think this is a quick almost 3 mile loop. And every time we get there, I'm amazed that it is just over 4 miles long. But, it takes awhile to get there and we're already there...so we always hike it. Which is what we did today!
Here we are outfitted for the trail! William in the backpack (note to self: must adjust to fit this new, bigger boy for next time). William was also trying out our newest hiking addition: the bug/rain/sun screen over the top of the backpack. Although the thing looked ridiculous, it actually saved William several pretty big head bonks along the way.
And, baby girl in the front pack carrier. Can you believe she used to fit inside me? Crazy, isn't it? Amelia rode like this for about .5 miles until I decided that walking sideways wasn't the most efficient way to hike 4 miles. Amelia is already so big that I couldn't see my feet, or the ground for that matter. We quickly fixed that situation by turning the front pack into a backpack a little way into the hike and it was MUCH safer for both of the girls (and quicker, too).
Pretty orange flower along the trail.
The view up ahead: the boys! We let them go first to take down all the spider webs across the trail! There were a lot of them!
This is one of our favorite hikes called the Lake Loop at Cuivre River State Park. For some reason, I always think this is a quick almost 3 mile loop. And every time we get there, I'm amazed that it is just over 4 miles long. But, it takes awhile to get there and we're already there...so we always hike it. Which is what we did today!
Here we are outfitted for the trail! William in the backpack (note to self: must adjust to fit this new, bigger boy for next time). William was also trying out our newest hiking addition: the bug/rain/sun screen over the top of the backpack. Although the thing looked ridiculous, it actually saved William several pretty big head bonks along the way.
And, baby girl in the front pack carrier. Can you believe she used to fit inside me? Crazy, isn't it? Amelia rode like this for about .5 miles until I decided that walking sideways wasn't the most efficient way to hike 4 miles. Amelia is already so big that I couldn't see my feet, or the ground for that matter. We quickly fixed that situation by turning the front pack into a backpack a little way into the hike and it was MUCH safer for both of the girls (and quicker, too).
Pretty orange flower along the trail.
The view up ahead: the boys! We let them go first to take down all the spider webs across the trail! There were a lot of them!
A family portrait ... Amelia's hat is crooked (and doesn't match her outfit *GASP*), William is hidden behind the shade, and the rest of us... well are looking kind of funny, but this was the best shot.
The hike was wonderful - just what we needed. Until about half way through William got hungry. Being two and a half, he isn't able to just say "Hey guys, I'm hungry! Can you get me something to eat?" Nope, he whines and complains until you think your ears are bleeding. I'm surprised John's ears are still functional after the last 40 minutes of complaining and crying. Once we got him out of the backpack and put a granola bar into his hand, he was one happy camper again. So, note to self: get the snacks out of the backpack. It is worth it for your husband's sanity.
After hiking, we picked up some lunch and then drove down to the Festival of the Little Hills. Which is kind of like a giant outdoor craft fair as far as I can tell. So, I was in heaven with the aroma of funnel cakes and promise of hand made, one of a kind goods.
To finish out the weekend, we grilled and cooked up some corn on the cob. Like I said, it was perfect.
The hike was wonderful - just what we needed. Until about half way through William got hungry. Being two and a half, he isn't able to just say "Hey guys, I'm hungry! Can you get me something to eat?" Nope, he whines and complains until you think your ears are bleeding. I'm surprised John's ears are still functional after the last 40 minutes of complaining and crying. Once we got him out of the backpack and put a granola bar into his hand, he was one happy camper again. So, note to self: get the snacks out of the backpack. It is worth it for your husband's sanity.
After hiking, we picked up some lunch and then drove down to the Festival of the Little Hills. Which is kind of like a giant outdoor craft fair as far as I can tell. So, I was in heaven with the aroma of funnel cakes and promise of hand made, one of a kind goods.
To finish out the weekend, we grilled and cooked up some corn on the cob. Like I said, it was perfect.
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