Giggle Boy

Peek-A-Boo - Daddy is making Reece giggle by playing peek-a-boo. It is so much fun to make him laugh!!!

Happy 6mos Birthday Reece!

Time Flies - I can't believe that Reece is already 6mos old. Boy how time flies!! I just love his rosey cheeks! He is one happy baby....it was not hard to get him to smile, laugh or pose for the camera.

Yucky Peas

Vegetables - OK so Reece does not like peas. He has however enjoyed his green beans, squash and bananas! We are still working on sweet potatoes Grandpa Wilmes! Maybe by Thanksgiving 2010.

Christmas 2009

Wilmes family Christmas - Upon our return from Ohio, we celebrated Christmas with Aaron's parents - aka Grandma and Grandpa Wilmes. It was a fun day that included a wonderful meal, opening presents and nice conversation. The boys came home with more toys and have enjoyed them ever since!

Thanks for a great time!

On the Road Again - Here we go...off to Kansas!

Braden, Reece and "Winston" (Aaron's mounted walleye - notice he got the front seat!)

Happy New Year - While Aaron was flying into town, GG, Grampa, Braden and I enjoyed a toast. Braden cheered his chocolate milk with our Bailey on the rocks. Both were yummy!!

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum - While in Canton, we visited the McKinley museum. They had a great old time village set up for the holidays. One area included a large model train exhibit which Braden enjoyed.

Clemson Fans - Prior to watching the Gaylord Hotels bowl game, which Clemson played in, we played some games of our own. Braden had a blast and was knocking the ball all over the place.

It was fun to see everyone dressed in orange...especially our future Tigers, Braden and Reece. Quite adorable in their jerseys!

Choo Choo - Grampa put together his old childhood train for Braden. They decorated the Christmas tree and played with it often. Braden was the conductor and determined when the train stopped, loaded and unloaded the blocks and kept things moving. I think this will become a holiday tradition!

We enjoyed watching the train




Braden telling the train to "STOP"

Christmas in Ohio - we traveled to Ohio for Christmas this year to see my parents, GG (aka Grandma Gens) and Grampa. Uncle Robert, Uncle Brian and AnnMarie joined us as well. It was a wonderful time that went by too fast.

We departed Kansas and drove to Ohio. Aaron was the trooper and drove the entire way while Braden, Reece and I slept. Before arriving in Massillon, we stopped in Columbus and visited the house that Aaron grew up in and also went and saw his elementary school. It was fun to see Aaron's old stomping ground.

We finished our trip and arrived ready for the fun to begin. We did so much....played games, enjoyed each other's company, ate way too much, opened gifts, cheered on the Clemson Tigers, played with Grampa's Wii and so much more. I'm always amazed at how much we do!

Aaron flew back to Kansas to work but the boys and I stayed for the week with my parents. We did a little cooking, shopping, train playing, toured the McKinley museum and more. It was a nice time. Aaron joined us for New Year's and we rung that in by picking Aaron up on a late flight...at least he made it! We then drove back to Kansas the next night....it was a long trip...especially for Aaron who drove it all! Driving through the night is the only way to go with two little kids!!!

Santa Claus - The boys were very good this year so Santa arrived at our house a little bit early (we were traveling) with lots of goodies. Braden received many fun toys with his favorites being a talking dump truck and a play set where he can finally make "num num's" for us. He loves to play in the kitchen!! Braden also received his first baseball glove which he was excited about but can't play with until spring.

Reece enjoyed his 1st Christmas and watched his brother open up toys. He got into the action and learned how to quickly rip the paper off of the presents! He recieved some clothes and a baseball activity that he enjoys!

Aaron was surprised with a photo of the boys and his walleye which was mounted in Ohio so he received it a few days later. Kiersten was spoiled and received lots of goodies too which she is very thankful for!

We had a lot of fun opening presents and then enjoyed some pancakes which is a family favorite!
Christmas was very special!

Jingle Bells

Braden singing - Jingle Bells and Frosty are two of the Christmas songs that Braden has learned to sing at daycare. He's gotten quite good at this rendition of Jingle Bells. ENJOY!

All Smiles

Happy Boy - Reece is showing off how strong he is. He lifts his head up so high, rolls over reaches for everything and is the happiest baby I know!

Clemson Football

ACC Championship Game - We cheered on the Clemson Tigers during the ACC Championship game against Georgia Tech. Aaron surprised me with some fun Tigerpaw cookies. They were yummy! Unfortunately Clemson watched but it is always fun to cheer on the Tigers!

C-L-E-M-S-O-N

Becoming a Catholic

Baptism - Reece celebrated his Baptism on November 27th 2009. Thanks to all of our family who took part in this beautiful ceremony. A special thanks to Reece's Godparents...his Uncle Robert, Uncle Adam and Aunt Angela.

After the ceremony we took everyone to Paisano's for some good Italian. It was a lot of fun.

Thanksgiving

Family Photos - We had a nice time with the Wilmes side of the family. Dinner, hanging out and a few photos. Braden and Reece enjoyed seeing their cousins Kylee and Hunter.

Turkey - Pumpkin Pie - Fun - We had a lot of fun with my side of the family. Everyone was in town and we played a lot of euchre, did some Black Friday shopping and ate some turkey. Always a nice time hanging out.

Bedtime

Sleepy Head - Braden wouldn't go to sleep this night and instead brought all of his toys in bed with him. I then tried to rock him to sleep but as you can tell from the photo, I became the bed. He brought his pillow, blanket, "mo mo" and bear into Reece's room where I was. (it was dark in the room...the flash makes it appear the light was on)

Beautiful Fall Day

Topeka Zoo - we took advantage of the beautiful weather and I took the boys to the Zoo. It was a great day! Braden enjoyed playing in the leaves just as much as he enjoyed looking at the animals. We packed a picnic lunch and enjoyed the day before making it home in time for naps.

Eating with a spoon

Cereal - Reece is so hungry (and a spitter) that we thought we'd try some cereal just before he turns 4mos old. First try and he loved it! I think in one video I even heard him say "good" over and over! We're still perfecting the eating with a spoon process but so far he's learning really fast.

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Reece is eyeing the cereal - "What is that?" he must be thinking.

Mmmmmm...this is yummy!