Where did the summer go?

So again, its been way too long since my last post. The summer flew by so quick. We really have done lots of fun things...but of course I haven't always had the camera. Michael played blastball (pre-tball), had swimming lessons, we went fishing, went to the lake, enjoyed a few birthday parties, had fun in our own backyard, went to the fair...I think you get the picture :-)

Mikey waiting to catch a big fish.

Blastball was a little rough. Mikey spent most of the time like this.

He warmed up to it eventually...but only when he felt like it.

For the last practice, he was more than happy to go.

We made smores...in the microwave.

Daddy thought a pool for the backyard was a good idea...until he had to fill it and empty it all the time.

Mikey eating a hot dog at the fair.

Mikey eating a corn dog at the fair :-)

Mikey on the way home from the fair.

Back in Business!

Well, the old computer finally bit the dust. So we had to break down and get a new one. But the good news is I can update the blog in less than 2 hours! We had a wonderful weekend as the rain stayed away long enough for us to enjoy the weather. Saturday morning, the local fire station had a pancake breakfast. It is great for the kids as they have all of the firetrucks set out for everyone to see. Mikey had a blast!

Mikey on the front of the fire truck.

Checking it ALL out.

He even got to spray the fire hose.

Mikey saving lives.

One more by the truck.

Checking out the inside...he kept asking to drive!

Just a few pics...

I know it has been a very long time since the last post. In my defense, our computer is pretty ancient as far as computers go. And it took me well over an hour to get a whole 5 pictures uploaded. The poor computer can't handle the stress of the internet and pictures all at once! So this will be short and sweet.

The little man working on his alphabet.

Cheesing it for the camera.

Too cute to pass up a pic of nap time.

Finally nice enough outside to test out the new bike.

Doing it all by himself!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

It was another wonderful Christmas at our house and we hope the same for yours! Daddy managed only to have to work on Christmas eve this year as the snow held off Christmas day and the few days after so we could travel. The little man gets more and more excited every year as he starts to understand what its all about. Of course, for a 3 year old that means presents :-) He is going to be an active boy when the weather warms up as he got a bike, a quad and a scooter. Mommy and Daddy are going to have to put some serious thought into a shed come spring!

We did attempt to see Santa in mid December. The little guy was so excited only to lose his nerve when we walked up to Santa's workshop. He was actually trembling with fear when he saw the big guy from a distance. We didn't push it, but did take the chance for some photo opportunities. This was one attempt at our Christmas card photo.

Mikey digging into his stocking Christmas morning.

Some cool pajamas from Santa.

Wildly ripping into his presents.

Daddy attempting to keep up with the toy opening.

Mikey playing with a new train set.




Smiling somewhat in front of our tree. Notice his shirt says "80% Naughty and 20% Nice". That's about right, thanks Aunt Sue and Uncle Harvey!



Mikey with his cousins Colby, Kinsey and Kiley and Grandma and Grandpa's house.

Halloween and Turkey Baby

Ah, remember the days when I used to post every couple of weeks and even update the blog background according to the season? I know, its just a faint memory to me as well. So with about 2 weeks to go before Christmas, I thought I better get the Halloween pictures up :-)

Mikey at the pumpkin patch. He was much more interested in the cat than the pumpkins.



In a wagon at the pumpkin patch, where you can pick out more than just pumpkins :-)

On the way home, with a pumpkin just my size.

Mikey in his Buzz Lightyear costume. I think I have posted pictures of him in this before, but this time he has the pumpkin bucket to prove it was really Halloween.

Mommy, Mikey and his new cousin Kinsey. She was born the day before Thanksgiving and is absolutely perfect!

Yes, we do realize Mikey looks like he would be great with a brother or sister :-)

Michaels' 3rd Birthday

WARNING! There are lots of pictures in this post! That's what I get for waiting so long between posts...or when you have several days filled with lots of birthday fun :-) Mommy and Daddy had the whole week off work which means Mikey had the week off from daycare too! The week was filled with appointments, a trip to Omaha and of course a Birthday Party!

First on the to do list was to get Mikey's 3 year old pictures taken. However, this was the only picture taken that day :-) Mikey wanted nothing to do with getting his pictures taken. Mikey and mommy went to begin with, and Mikey wouldn't even get in front of the camera. A 2nd appointment was made so Daddy could come along. Mikey got in front of the camera but wouldn't smile. Several hours later we were home with nothing to show for it. Oh well, maybe next year right?

The next day consisted of a 3 year check up and a visit to the dentist. Mikey is 39 1/4 inches tall (86%) and weighs 33 lbs (65%). The dentist told us Mikey has one cavity :-( Mikey didn't like the dentist as can be seen in the picture above. Mikey is making his "bad guy face".

Thursday it was off to Omaha! Our hotel was right by a Bass Pro Shop so we checked it out. They have pretty neat hats. I thought for sure Mikey was going to want to get this. Nope, we found a 3 foot stuffed alligator pillow instead.


Mikey checking out the fish at Bass Pro.

And the boys taking some target pratice.

Back at the hotel enjoying the pool, which was ice cold by the way!


Friday morning we got up early and headed to the zoo. This was in the Desert area, it was pretty neat. We spent nearly an hour in this area alone.

Mikey and Papa running through a tree in the Rain Forest.

Mikey and Grandma C. sitting on a bench in the Rain Forest.



Now its Mikey and Papa's turn.

Mikey and Daddy walking on a bridge in the Rain Forest.


Mikey has a slight aversion to getting his picture taken after the incident earlier in the week (see first picture). So many of my pictures that day were of Mikey running away from the camera :-)

Mikey sitting on a big gorilla. The "real life" gorillas were much cooler.

Daddy and Mikey checking out the monkeys.

When we got home on Friday there were a few packages sitting on the door step and cards in the mail. Here is Mikey flashing some of the money from his cards.

Checking out his new sleeping bag...which he actually slept in that night!


And a pretty fun batting tee.

And finally, the Birtday Party! Mikey and Cousin Kiley waiting to open presents.

Ripping into the presents.

Checking out the Toy Story card with Papa.

Mikey during "Hapy Birthday". He was being shy and wouldn't blow out his candles.

Last but not least, cake! Yummo!