To Cry or To Laugh

Vaseline - Every night I go and check on the boys prior to going to bed. Last night it was a good thing I did as Reece had decided to get out of bed and discovered the vaseline jar that is kept with other baby items I have in his changing table. Needless to say I was shocked and instantly called to Aaron saying "you have to see this!" Reece had covered himself in vaseline using almost the entire jar....it was a MESS!

Aaron and I laughed so hard....thanks Reece for keeping us on our toes!

PS....vaseline and water don't mix....try getting that out of a 2 yr olds hair!

Sleepy Boy

Chair or Bed - Reece has been struggling with going to bed....we were letting him cry it out one night and found him asleep in his chair. Too cute though he woke up once we tried to move him....

Happy Birthday Daddy

Another Year Older - that would be Aaron. We celebrated his birthday with a nice family dinner and some cake to top it all off. It was also Braden's first day of preschool so an extra special day for Aaron.

Preschool Adventures

1st Day of School - Braden started preschool on Monday. I don't think I've ever seen him so excited. It was a wonderful day and he can't wait to go back!

Back to School Barbecue

It all begins - Tonight we went to our first 'Back to School Barbecue'. We met Braden's teacher, saw his classroom, registered and ended the evening with a yummy hamburger dinner. It is an exciting time to think that Braden will be starting school on Monday.

Braden at his desk












Braden's locker












Yummy dinner in the Gym

St. Louis Vacation

Family Vacation - We took a trip to St. Louis and had a wonderful time. We swam at the hotel swimming pool, went to Grant's Farm, the Zoo and drove around downtown. It was a nice getaway for us all!

School Supplies

Preschool...here comes Braden - We had a special night out and took just Braden shopping for his school supplies. It was a fun evening...I can't believe our little guy is almost ready for school!

Fishing with Grampa Gens

It's a Keeper - Braden caught his first fish Friday with Grampa, GG and Uncle Brian. I'm so impressed that he's holding the fish like any fisherman would do...by the mouth. Way to go Braden!!
Fish # 2 - Fishing on daddy's boat, Braden caught a walleye. He reeled it in and fought the fish hard but landed it in the boat. The guys caught a lot more fish but let them go. Next time they'll be even bigger!

Fishing Adventures

Fun at Clinton Lake - The boys, GG, Grampa and Uncle Braden all went fishing. They had a successful day and Braden caught a big one! Both boys had fun playing with rocks, minnows and other things.

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Reece turns TWO

Party Time - Reece turned TWO today and we had a lot of fun. He LOVES Mickey Mouse so that was the theme for the Party. I can't believe our little boy is already two!

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Big Boy Bed

Bedtime - Reece is getting so big and is now sleeping in his big boy bed. His first night (and ever since) has been great. He LOVES his bed and sleeps really good.

Summer Buzz

Braden's buzz cut - It's that time of year for a nice cool cut. I love Braden's short hair so I can see his cute little face! Reece helped by running the dust buster around. It was a team effort for hair cuts!

Swimming Lessons

Water boys - Braden and Reece had their first swimming lessons today. It was a lot of fun and the boys just love the water. We are doing this because both have no fear when it comes to the water which makes me nervous. We'll continue these and hopefully have two good little swimmers one day.

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E-Greeting from GG

Just to see you smile - GG sent and e-greeting to the boys....they thoroughly enjoyed it and it made them smile!

Kiddie Pool

Fish Pool - remember the days of the kiddie pool? After working hard in the yard one afternoon, we cooled off in our kiddie pool. It was perfect and the boys had so much fun!

Day on the Lake

Fishing Boat - we took the boys out on the boat one morning. It was a lot of fun. Braden enjoyed fishing with his bobber and Reece, well he tried really hard to go overboard!

Play time

Silly Evening - We were having fun one evening being silly.


















Reece loves to tell us all to "sssshhh...be quiet" when we try to sing. I guess he is the only one who can sing in this house!





Braden loves to say silly things like:
1. "aaagghh Chicken Noodles"
2. "aaagghh Coconuts"
3. "aaagghh Chicken Feathers"
4. "What's the big idea?"
and many more things....it changes weekly but he is one silly boy!

Little Helper

Tool Man Braden - I went down to check on Braden and Aaron who were working on a project together only to find Braden all decked out in his Tool Man gear. I just had to grab the camera. He even had his bulldozer....here I thought the project was "simple". Daddy is training him right...always wear your safety glasses.

Happy Mother's Day

Royal Treatment - Aaron and the boys gave me a wonderful Mother's Day. Lots of relaxing and we enjoyed a great meal prepared by Aaron. We invited the rest of Aaron's family over and he treated us to an Italian buffet. It was yummy and he can cook more often in my opinion!!!

Braden snuck off later only to have his Auntie Angela find him eating a "sandwich" ....aka the rest of the garlic bread. It made me laugh so hard....he has a bread and butter weakness like his mom and GG!!

Baby to Be

Announcement - We are excited to share that we're expecting another baby on November 11, 2011.




















Sweet little baby at 13 wks