August 18

Since it was so beautiful out today the boys and I decided to venture to the zoo! I don't think we made it there at all last year so we were overdue! I have to say that the boys did Excellent there. We took our time and explored. Blake didn't fuss once and loved looking at the animals!
Here are a few of our adventures from the day...

Braden got to milk a cow and feed a hungry goat :)

This giraffe came right up to us - it was pretty cool! Braden said that his favorite animals of the day were the giraffes!

Had to get a few shots of the boys together at the zoo! Blake just wanted to watch the monkeys!



Braden had to look at the map all day - he wanted to know where we were and where we need to go, it was sure cute!

Blake even had a cute 'zoo' outfit on today for the special occasion!

Braden thought he might like to jump in with the fishies - YUCK!

These penguins were Blake's favorite. They really put on a show jumping, diving and swimming very fast in the water. He followed them back and forth and smiled - it was awesome to see!

August 17

SO...technically these weren't taken today...but...I had to share! When I was in Lincoln last week I had the opportunity to shoot some senior pictures for Mia! It was a ton of fun and she was awesome to work with. We really didn't have a clue what we were doing, but I think we got some good shots! Here are just a few!!

August 16

The boys did a little yard work for me today! I just haven't found the time this summer to do much upkeep in the yard so some of the bushes were getting out of control! Braden sure loved helping his dad cut it all down!!

August 15

Today, Lindsay, Glenn and Gracie came to see us. They recently moved back to Lindsay's hometown and were back in town so decided to drop by! Gracie is getting so big! Hard to believe that she will be 1 on the first of September! I remember sitting in the hospital with her mom on the day she was born and telling them that I was pregnant with Blake...where does the time go?

August 14

"What? Do I have something on my face?"

After that mess I had to take him and Gavin to the Splash Park to wash off :)
It was a great hot day that made the water feel not so cold! I even ran in it to cool off!

August 13

Mommy's Little Monster fast asleep!

August 12

Tonight we tried cereal for the first time. His GI doctor said to give it a try and see what he does. He grinned at the beginning...

and a little after spitting out the first bite...

then started to wonder what the heck was going on...



and after that first bite - every time the spoon would even come close to his mouth he would start to gag - literally.

so I guess we won't be pushing it now - no biggee - I knew he wasn't ready :) just had to give it a try for all the doctors sakes.

August 11

This morning I had to get the boys up early to make it downtown for a photoshoot for the March of Dimes by 8 am. They did pretty well! The photoshoot was at a lake so we walked around for a bit afterward...


This is happening around our house a lot lately - chewing on fingers (trying to break through his two bottom teeth) and laughing at Braden! It is so cute to see how Braden can get him giggling!


My two Miracles!

August 10

wrestling with my teddy!

August 9

The Storm!
Here it is approaching our house. 5 minutes before this we were all sitting out with the neighbors. It was a wicked storm that took many shingles and siding from our neighbors and left us without power for 6.5 hours. Luckily we didn't have any damage except that our Dish wasn't working. When they came out to fix it they found that the bolts had been ripped out of the roof - that's how strong the winds were!
(colors have not been adjusted!)

August 8

Blake and I headed home today too to meet the boys when they got home! Before we left we got a few shots of Meena, PopPop and Blake! Love his smile!

August 7

Great Meena (my grandma!) invited us over for dinner tonight...it was yummy and good to spend some time over there with her!

Last night at the Lake

August 6

Blake 'swam' in the pool for the first time today. He and Keegan had fun! He didn't fuss once...and he really wanted Keegan's trucks!



He was fascinated by the "eyes" of the frog!



Cute, silly Keegan!

In Michigan it looks like they had a beach day too...

This is the neighbor's boat that Braden was obsessed with this year. Its' name is SeaWitch and he can't stop talking about it!

August 5

Today Blake, my mom and I went over to see Melanie and Emma at their new house! Emma kep telling me that she liked the baby a lot :) He even gave her a great big belly giggle before we left!

Emily, Nathan and Keegan came to visit tonight. They brought the exersaucer over for Blake to try out. We are trying to find anything that he can be upright in because he only wants to sit up straight and stand. He is still a little small for the exersaucer, but had fun in it for awhile...

Then Meena C thought it would be fun to take a ride in the fire truck :) It was just his size!

and this was the fun that they were having in Michigan tonight! Fun at the Dockside restaurant - a favorite of ours!