Thursday, June 23, 2011
Ike and Ivy's first time shopping at the outlets
mom couldn't figure out why Ivy wasn't moving around...it was because she was put to sleep. Ahh Ivy's first trip with Grandma shopping.
Ike's first shopping trip...did he like it? Of course he did...he loves anything:)
Someone didn't want to be noticed in the Gymboree store (thanks Abby for making her incognito)
Boys having fun in the hotel. Patton asked, "mom can we move into a hotel?" It was a great trip to Colorado.
Ike's first shopping trip...did he like it? Of course he did...he loves anything:)
Someone didn't want to be noticed in the Gymboree store (thanks Abby for making her incognito)
Boys having fun in the hotel. Patton asked, "mom can we move into a hotel?" It was a great trip to Colorado.
Tball fun for the whole family
An attempt at taking our first tball pic with all three boys. It will be fun to see this picture in the next years to see them all grow. Oh how fast they grow. It was just yesterday that we brought Kenner home. 
Kenner at bat. He earned several quarters this season. Daddy said that if he hit the ball in the grass then he would give him a quarter.
Kenner's biggest fan...Ike
Look at his game face
Daddy and ike enjoying a night at the ball park.
Kenner at bat. He earned several quarters this season. Daddy said that if he hit the ball in the grass then he would give him a quarter.
Kenner's biggest fan...Ike
Look at his game face
Daddy and ike enjoying a night at the ball park.
Praying for our friend Bob
This picture was taken the night before Bob left for Illinois for a week then off to Afghanistan for a year. We look forward to taking this picture in a year from now to see how much they have grown and most importantly to see our friend Bob again.Bob and his family have done so much for our family. Please take time to pray for both Bob and his family. He is going to serve a great mission, we just pray for his safety!
Fun with Grandparents
We are able to see our grandparents a lot and for that we are grateful! 
I have heard that the 3rd child rarely gets in pictures...I can see why. it is a lot easier to take pictures of big kids. i am getting used to getting Ike in more pictures. good thing the boys love their wittle brother.
I love how much fun these two have!
Great Grandma and Great Grandpa at a Tball game. How lucky is he to have them to see him play!
I have heard that the 3rd child rarely gets in pictures...I can see why. it is a lot easier to take pictures of big kids. i am getting used to getting Ike in more pictures. good thing the boys love their wittle brother.
I love how much fun these two have!
Great Grandma and Great Grandpa at a Tball game. How lucky is he to have them to see him play!
First Tball game
Kenner was able to play Tball this year. Thanks to my mom for outfitting both Kenner and Patton. She felt sorry that Patton didn't have a uniform, so she had one made for Patton. The look on Patton's face when he came downstairs with his uniform on to thank Grandma was priceless. He was so proud! These pictures don't do Kenner justice...as still pictures weren't able to capture the endless movement when out on the field. 
Kenner's shoes were too little, therefore Patton got his cleats before Kenner. Grandma Kenner brought Kenner's shoes with her to the first game. As Kenner tried them on in the dug out, he yelled back to Grandma Carlece, "You got it right Grandma. They fit." It was adorable.
Kenner's shoes were too little, therefore Patton got his cleats before Kenner. Grandma Kenner brought Kenner's shoes with her to the first game. As Kenner tried them on in the dug out, he yelled back to Grandma Carlece, "You got it right Grandma. They fit." It was adorable.
Bathtime fun at Kenna's house
All 4 kids were in the bath at the same time. Crazy Aunt Kendra. The boys and I have been spending a lot of time at Aunt Kendra's house, because daddy has been there working to remodel their basement. It is finished now and ready for service. It was so nice to spend time with Kenna and Aunt Kendra.Cardinal Returns
The Beloved Cardinal Buzz Windshield returned after Easter. As my dad said, "It is fitting that Cardinal returned from what we thought was the dead after Easter." It is nice to have a ½ time kitty. We are sure he is getting fed somewhere else, so we only have to feed him when he comes and begs. Patton is in heaven!
May Day and lovin’ on Kenna
Not sure why I didn't document Patton's sting better, but as you can see in the picture…his eye was very swollen. He got stung by one of our bees while just playing in the back yard. He went to move a bucket that had water in it and the bee got mad as it was his watering hole and showed Patton who was boss. Kenna was dedicated on May Day, so she gave out May Day baskets…and the boys caught her and kissed her. We got our May Day baskets out this year…but they were a day late. It is always such a joy to see the boys take pride in loving on our neighbors.
Kenner’s Big DAY
Kenner and I had a great day. Kenner and I haven't had an only child day since the day Patton was born. Kenner had his Kindergarten Physical, special lunch at Culver's and his big Preview Day at Norris. I need to make days w/ one child more often. I had some great conversations with Kenner. What a great day!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
where has time gone...
I frankly don't have time to even begin to tell you of our adventures during this hiatus of a break from the blog. Long story short...too many stories to write and too little time to tell. We have recieved much love of family and friends. Hopefully pictures will soon follow.
3 most important stories to document:
1) Asparagus hunting in Aurora:
Me: Let's go hunt asparagus in the garden boys!
5 steps later, Kenner: Hey Bub! Let's go hunt asparagus in the garden.
Bub: Kenner, do I have ears?
Kenner: Well, yeah...
Bub: Then I HEARD it!
2) Kenner on his interpretation of Mulan.
Kenner: Hey mom in the movie they say, "Let's go kick some honey buns." Did you know what that means Mom?
Me: Uh (playing dumb), no what?
Kenner: That means the bad guys.
Me: Ah, yes, yes that is what that means!
3) Ike is eating oatmeal and rice cereal and sleeping through the night in his OWN bed. He is now too big to sleep in the little rocker beside my bed. He is rolling over all the time. When mad he almost resembles a crawl. Watch out big brothers...here I come!
I am still LOVING my job, having a great summer so far, and got my garden planted. I resorted to the simple garden this year: tomatoes (lots of them), green peppers, canteloupe (boys' choice), random pumpkin from last October's decorations, and zucchini. Our strawberries are becoming red and the rest of our flowers looks amazing! We were able to share some of the hostas that we split from Aurora a couple years ago. They don't look too amazing right now...but they will next year.
Hope you are all doing well. I am anxiously awaiting a vacation in a couple weeks to Colorado to see my cousin Casie get married and get TO SEE MY SISTER ANNIE and her family!!! Countdown is on.
I am not promising any posts...but hopefully as Ike becomes more independent and the laundry does itself I can get back to blogging.
Thanks for checking in!
3 most important stories to document:
1) Asparagus hunting in Aurora:
Me: Let's go hunt asparagus in the garden boys!
5 steps later, Kenner: Hey Bub! Let's go hunt asparagus in the garden.
Bub: Kenner, do I have ears?
Kenner: Well, yeah...
Bub: Then I HEARD it!
2) Kenner on his interpretation of Mulan.
Kenner: Hey mom in the movie they say, "Let's go kick some honey buns." Did you know what that means Mom?
Me: Uh (playing dumb), no what?
Kenner: That means the bad guys.
Me: Ah, yes, yes that is what that means!
3) Ike is eating oatmeal and rice cereal and sleeping through the night in his OWN bed. He is now too big to sleep in the little rocker beside my bed. He is rolling over all the time. When mad he almost resembles a crawl. Watch out big brothers...here I come!
I am still LOVING my job, having a great summer so far, and got my garden planted. I resorted to the simple garden this year: tomatoes (lots of them), green peppers, canteloupe (boys' choice), random pumpkin from last October's decorations, and zucchini. Our strawberries are becoming red and the rest of our flowers looks amazing! We were able to share some of the hostas that we split from Aurora a couple years ago. They don't look too amazing right now...but they will next year.
Hope you are all doing well. I am anxiously awaiting a vacation in a couple weeks to Colorado to see my cousin Casie get married and get TO SEE MY SISTER ANNIE and her family!!! Countdown is on.
I am not promising any posts...but hopefully as Ike becomes more independent and the laundry does itself I can get back to blogging.
Thanks for checking in!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Fun in April
I am just trying to get these photos tagged with memories...so I don't forget them:) We have had some great times. Too great of times, because I am not able to document them. They just keep coming:) These are for you Annie and Rylan! We miss you terribly...but hopefully with seeing pictures often on here you will grow with us! Love you!
Big brother showing little brother how great cartoons are!
All smiles for kenner's First Tball practice. He was in his best baseball gear too!
Kenner in action at his first tball practice. What a joy it is to watch him. Funny though...note what the BIG boy is wearing in the back. He had to make sure he wore his gray pants to the next practice. He didn't say that it was because the big boys had gray pants...but it was implied as they all had gray pants on.
What an awesome day! Easter egg hunt at my work and the ZOO with Daddy. The new penguins! AWESOME! it is a must for anyone that needs something to do in Lincoln
This is a picture of my World War II generals with a true American Hero - a tuskegee airman. I am not allowed to share his name on here...but ask me about it. TRUELY awesome experience to get to work with this man. WOW!
Easter Egg Hunt at The Ambassador!
We were able to go on a picnic with Kendra and Trevor as Daddy had Guard Drill. Patton even thought we need to bring a blanket for the picnic. Kendra had already thought of it.
Patton and Kenner had to use the bathroom while in the park. Unfortunately the park restrooms were under construction so there was a port-a-potty. GROSS. I can stand a lot of germs...BUT this was beyond disguisting. Disguisting over-ridded (grammar?) leaving the park. So Patton went #2 in it. Trevor got it all on camera and interviewed Patton post usage. Trevor asked, "How was it Patton?" Patton's response, "Not good." So funny, but true!
Kenna's first slide!
Big brother showing little brother how great cartoons are!
All smiles for kenner's First Tball practice. He was in his best baseball gear too!
Kenner in action at his first tball practice. What a joy it is to watch him. Funny though...note what the BIG boy is wearing in the back. He had to make sure he wore his gray pants to the next practice. He didn't say that it was because the big boys had gray pants...but it was implied as they all had gray pants on.
What an awesome day! Easter egg hunt at my work and the ZOO with Daddy. The new penguins! AWESOME! it is a must for anyone that needs something to do in Lincoln
This is a picture of my World War II generals with a true American Hero - a tuskegee airman. I am not allowed to share his name on here...but ask me about it. TRUELY awesome experience to get to work with this man. WOW!
Easter Egg Hunt at The Ambassador!
We were able to go on a picnic with Kendra and Trevor as Daddy had Guard Drill. Patton even thought we need to bring a blanket for the picnic. Kendra had already thought of it.
Patton and Kenner had to use the bathroom while in the park. Unfortunately the park restrooms were under construction so there was a port-a-potty. GROSS. I can stand a lot of germs...BUT this was beyond disguisting. Disguisting over-ridded (grammar?) leaving the park. So Patton went #2 in it. Trevor got it all on camera and interviewed Patton post usage. Trevor asked, "How was it Patton?" Patton's response, "Not good." So funny, but true!
Kenna's first slide!
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Random
hello blog world - We are still here...just trying to "clean out that closet" (see previous post). Here are some pics of the happenings in the crazy home. Mr. Ike at 3 months in his borrowed boppy (thanks Ivy for sharing). I am able to get so much more done with someone observing me. It also helps him with his trunk support. Thanks to Sarah (daycare) for starting him in here!
Operation Egg Hunt with the Guard. We were finally able to make this event. It was fun and a great day outside!
Just a pic of my favorite little guys!
This is why I blog and do the scrapbooks...they LOVE reading books about them! I love hearing them from the other room recall the events in the book, because half the time they physically shouldn't remember the events.
Operation Egg Hunt with the Guard. We were finally able to make this event. It was fun and a great day outside! 
Just a pic of my favorite little guys! 
This is why I blog and do the scrapbooks...they LOVE reading books about them! I love hearing them from the other room recall the events in the book, because half the time they physically shouldn't remember the events. 
Ike at his first park outing!
Look who can swing on three bars!
Patton at the park. Another benefit of working in lincoln. Many different parks to go to after getting off of work (it is just the getting off of work part that I need to get adjusted!)
Making monkey bread...because that is what our pillsbury calendar recipe is for the month. I got the calendar for free and didn't think much about the recipes that are featured. But, of course, my oldest rule follower can't miss a beat and we have to make the recipe each month.
FINALLY a pic with Great grandma Jan. We always get photo ops with Grandpa Jimmy...but poor grandma Jan never is in them. Finally we got to take a pic at our favorite place to go with them... REd Robin!
Our GREAT friend Bob will be leaving for a year to go over seas to help farmers in the war countries...so I wanted to make sure to get a picture of all the boys with him to create for a gift later. We love Bob!
We also LOVE grandpa Jimmy. He stopped over on their way back from Minnesota. We are completely spoiled to be enroute from Minn or Lincoln and Hebron. We can never get enough of our Grandma Jimmy!
Look who can swing on three bars! 
Patton at the park. Another benefit of working in lincoln. Many different parks to go to after getting off of work (it is just the getting off of work part that I need to get adjusted!) 
Making monkey bread...because that is what our pillsbury calendar recipe is for the month. I got the calendar for free and didn't think much about the recipes that are featured. But, of course, my oldest rule follower can't miss a beat and we have to make the recipe each month. 
FINALLY a pic with Great grandma Jan. We always get photo ops with Grandpa Jimmy...but poor grandma Jan never is in them. Finally we got to take a pic at our favorite place to go with them... REd Robin! 
Our GREAT friend Bob will be leaving for a year to go over seas to help farmers in the war countries...so I wanted to make sure to get a picture of all the boys with him to create for a gift later. We love Bob! 
We also LOVE grandpa Jimmy. He stopped over on their way back from Minnesota. We are completely spoiled to be enroute from Minn or Lincoln and Hebron. We can never get enough of our Grandma Jimmy! 