Lil' Scooter

I'm asked all the time if Henry's crawling yet.  Not yet, but he seems to get where he wants to go.  He twists, turns and rolls to what he wants.

Basket Case!

This is the reasons I stay home!  It's memories like this one that cracks me up and makes me so glad I can witness these little moments that come and go so quickly.  Eli thought it was funny that I put Henry in a basket with some toys so they would slide out of his reach.  So he thought he'd join in on the fun...

 I did not prompt this, but followed the action with camera in-hand.  (Henry really enjoyed the ride)

Playing at the Park

Warrenton has a great park for the kids.  On this day I met with Stacy Schroer who had a couple of kids in tow & the kiddos had a blast!  Here is Henry in his first swing ride at the park. 

 The "big" kids...Eli, Tate and Ava.

 Eli LOVED this slide.  It's the hardest slide for him to get to because he has to go to the other side of the equipment, climb stairs, ramps and bridges to get to it.  But I guess to him it's worth it.  Because every time he squeals with laughter all the way down. 

Our last walk

Our last wagon ride in our subdivision.  Right when Henry graduated to sitting in the wagon too!  

 My little man.  So serious.

 Watching his brother run circles around him.  Don't worry Henry you'll catch up with him soon enough.



Just Grandma and ME!

We are blessed with the BEST grandparents for our kids!  At the drop of a hat, I can usually get a grandma to help out with the boys.  Eli and Henry both adore their grandparents too!  Here are a couple of pics of Henry with his grandma's...who were a HUGE help in our move last week! 

Pumpkin Patch 2011

It's becoming a tradition (that I LOVE) to go to the pumpkin patch every year.  Eli even ventured to Pumpkin's Galore with me while I was still pregnant with him.  I look forward to going on this adventure and this year Anthony even joined us...what a blessing!  It can be difficult to get Anthony away from work or helping out at the farm this time of year, so I cherish this memory at the local pumpkin patch!

Finally, a picture of me :) 

 Daddy buried Eli in soybeans...cute!

 I hate to brag, but Anthony and I agree...Henry is such a handsome little man!  But we aren't biased or anything. 

Best Buds

September 24, 2011

On this particular day we were headed to the pumpkin patch.  I pulled out a bunch of hats for the somewhat breezy day and came aross Eli's from last winter.  These pictures crack me up, I just love how the boys interact with one another.  I hope they are forever best friends and partners in crime.

To Texas and Back

Our drive to TX for Anthony's cousin Steven's wedding went pretty smooth....on the way down.  Henry slept from 10pm until 6:30am and Eli slept pretty good, with only a hour or two wake up in the middle of the night.  Overall, I would say it was pretty smooth. 

 Eli doing some reading as he woke up and we looked for a place to eat breakfast, just before the TX state line.   

 Anthony, Eli and Jacob Schneider at the Ft. Worth Stockyards on Friday (July 8th).

 I can't say it was that enjoyable, because it was pretty hot that day.  However I'm glad we went, because Ft. Worth really was an interesting place. 

 Saturday morning we got up and headed to LEGOLAND!  Unfortunately we didn't know Eli was beginning to get sick.  We were sure he was just tired from the drive, however after nap he woke up with a fever.  :(  Legoland was still very neat, I'd love to go back when the boys are a little older!

 Going down the "Lego Duplo" slide.

 Hanging out at the hotel in Uncle Pete's boots.  We were SO glad my brother Pete drove up to Dallas, from Houston, to spend the weekend with us. It was a whirlwind, but it's always good to catch up!

 Henry at the Dallas Children's Aquarium...really neat for kids!  (and adults too)  We saw lots of interesting creatures and it was a great place to beat the Dallas heat!

Uncle Pete and Eli playing/feeding the sting rays.  Eli loved them!

 Henry and Daddy watching the boys splashing around.

 Family photo before we headed back home.

 Pete, Mom and I in front of the Aquarium. 

I'm so glad we made the trip, the wedding was beautiful & it was great spending time with mom and Pete.  However the drive back was pretty horrible.  We left Sunday afternoon and slowly made our way through Oklahoma.  By the evening Eli was in a terrible mood and as we drove through the night he screamed the whole way home--working up to a 103 degree temp.  By the time we took him to the dr the next morning his fever broke and they told us it was just a sore throat....terrible timing.  :)  

4th of July Weekend

Henry and Grandma Kathy on July 3rd...watching the fireworks at our house!

 Little Firecracker on the 4th of July!

 Playing with Chloe in her kiddy-pool!  What a time Eli had! 

Chloe



Grandma Driskill's Birthday

In June we celebrated Anthony's maternal Grandmother's birthday one beautiful Sunday evening.  It was a little sticky outside, but lots of fun to see everyone.  Here is Anthony's Aunt Jill rocking Henry...he didn't last too long on that swing :)

 Anthony, Eli, Anita & Grandma