4th of July!

Messing around with the web cam.

I LOVE how Andrew points!

You might be a redneck.... If you let your kids swim in the front yard in their undies!

SPLASH!!!!

Andrew just screamed and screamed with excitement at first.

TALL corn.

July 3rd.... Those are some tired boys!

Boys

Both of my boys like to lay in the mountain of clean laundry.

Today Andrew figured out how to get on and off his little car. SO STINKIN' CUTE!!!!

Good times ripping paper!

IRONMAN!

These boys love their comic book superheros!

Gabe's favorite are Ironman and Spiderman.'

Oleson Park

Today Gabe, Andrew and I went on a big adventure to Oleson Park in Fort Dodge. They have a petting zoo, playground, and splash pad (we skipped that today... no swim trunks or sunscreen). I'm wondering why this was the first time we'd been here and why no-one talks about it? We had a great time and the boys were SO good.

Andrew reaching out to pet this goofy goat.

Gabe held this rabbit for about 20 minutes! It just stayed in his arms like this the whole time.

This little girl asked if I would take a picture of "her" bunny.

I think this peacock wanted a girlfriend.

The 2 cutest kids on the playground...

We concluded our Ft. Dodge excursion with a trip to Target where Gabe got a spiderman action figure, Lightening McQueen crayons and Andrew got a mirror for the car (so I don't keep asking Gabe "is Andrew asleep?"). We had a snack before we left Target.... Gabe had a hot dog (no bun) and I had a salad. Andrew ate some chicken and some hot dog.

A + B....

Andrew + Bauer = Good Cousins!!

Bauer wasn't too happy with me after I tried to pick him up by his chest/neck.

Maci Mae

"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." -Helen Keller

Our sweet girl Maci passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010. We'll miss you Maci!

Andrew's 1st Birthday!

A few minutes before the party Gabe was still taking a nap....

Andrew was checking out his 1st present before the party started.

Here is his "smash" cake. This little teddy bear was made by the Burmeister family and they had to cook it on their grill because their oven wasn't working. Amazing!

It took him quite a while to get warmed up to the idea of eating the cake. I gave him a taste of the frosting and that sped things up!

Shortly before he got a bath in the sink.

We love our boy!

He seemed to have more fun in the sink than he did with the cake.

Gabe helped blow out the candle (twice).

Cute teddy bear cake made by the Burmeister girls.

Not only was it cute it was delicious too!

We didn't even attempt getting Gabe in the pic. He was kinda crabby!

Super Andrew!

He had fun with all of his special guests. Kylie and Keagan were bouncing him on the huge ball.

Crabby Gabe riding Andrew's new toy. I think Gabe wished it was his.

More corn.

Happy Birthday to our little boy Andrew! He has so blessed our lives and we love him more than we can say!

Finally pedaling

Many thought it would never happen but Gabe can now pedal his bikes. Here he is on his "big fancy bike".

The Boys

Cruising together in McQueen. Gabe had fun driving his brother. Next year it won't be so fun when they are fighting about who gets to drive!

The corn is getting big! We have had a lot of rain this week, hopefully it won't hurt the crops.

Stretched out... one foot and one hand hanging out the sides. It's hard to believe this boy is almost a year old!

Did you know?

Andrew can tantrum?

Biking, Bruises, & Cookies

Heading to the playground last Sunday. We took Rowdy with since he is fat and needs to slim down. Gabe looks a little cranky but he was really excited to go to Taft Park.

Bruiser Andrew swingin' at the playground. He had a great time playing!

I made "Gooey butter cookies" today and both boys loved them. I think Gabe ate about 5 of them and Andrew had 1&1/2.

We have good manners at our house.

We never make a mess.

And we are always happy!!!!

My Helper

Gabe loves to help me mix things up in the kitchen.

We made 2 batches of banana bread on Sunday.