Andrew's Football Career

We are starting to decorate Andrew's big boy bedroom (in sports decor, of course). I thought that it would be fun to get a few pictures of Andrew in one of Todd's old jersey's. Hopefully I can hang a few of these in his room...here are a few pictures that I took so far...

Touchdown!

The game ball :)

The Good Old Days

Todd and I were able to attend a wedding this past weekend - without the kids! One of Todd's buddies from High School got married (finally!) Here are a few pictures from our "parent's weekend out!"

All dressed up!

The Guys
(Notice my husband is the only one holding a drink :)

"My best friend, Abby"

This last weekend we celebrated Abby's 3rd birthday. Abby and Lauren are "best friends" and cousins. They love to spend time together and play. Here are a few pictures from the party...

It's party time!

What did I get?

Make a wish!

Snack Week

Lauren's snack week (yes, week!) is this week. They are studying apples in her classroom, so we decided to make apple muffins. She was such a great help and Andrew even got in on some of the action...

I have really been enjoying being home with the kids.
I'm going to miss these things when I go back to the "real working world."

(P.S. Try to ignore Andrew's outfit. He woke up from his nap while we were making the muffins and is still wearing his PJ bottoms in this picture :)

Our 100th Blog Post

What an occasion! This is our 100th Blog post since we started writing and posting pictures of our lovable kids. Anyway, on to the real reason for this post. I have been adding to my resume since I have been home with the kids. I have one more job to add...stylist. I was tired of Andrew's hair always looking like a "flock of seagulls" (Dad's name for it!) and sticking up all over the place. Last night I gave him a Todd Jr. haircut.....

He looks like such a little man with his new haircut
(and new motorcycle jammies!)

What a cutie!

The Lone Ranger

Now that Lauren has started school, Andrew is not quite sure what to do with himself. I find him calling Lauren and peeking into her bedroom on a regular basis. Yesterday we spent some time outside and took a few pictures...

What an artist!

Andrew was pulling all of the buds off of my Mums and he wanted to play catch with them!

This is just a random picture that I took while we were outside.
I thought that it was pretty neat!

Ballet

Black Leotard: $5.87
Dance Skirt: $5.94
Pink Dance Tights: $3.87
Ballet Shoes: $16.50
The look on Lauren's face for ballet class: PRICELESS

Surprise Bucket

Lauren was ecstatic when I picked her up from Preschool yesterday.
She got to bring home the...

She is supposed to put an object into the Surprise Bucket and then write 3 clues so that her classmates can guess what is in the bucket. Here are her 3 clues...

1. It is sparkly.
2. You wear it on your head.
3. A princess wears it.


Give up??...

First Day of Preschool

Lauren started Preschool today. She couldn't wait to get there and start her school day. I thought that I would be a bit more emotional, but I am just so happy that Lauren is excited and ready to start school. She loved it and cannot wait to go back on Friday. Here are some pictures from her first day...

Lauren and Daddy both heading off to school!

Lauren standing by her coat hook!

Lauren and her teacher, Mrs. Roe.
(Yes, I am THAT parent with the camera in hand on the first day.
Hey, I wasn't the only one!)

Lauren's artwork from her first day of Preschool!
She loved the different paint rollers that they had at school.

What a Wonderful Weekend!

What a great weekend to end the summer! We really enjoyed visiting with Great Grandma, Nana & Papa, Jessie, Becky & Rob, Bryan & Abby (and everyone else we met along the way...) Lauren and Abby are "best friends, you know!" She always loves the chance to see Abby. I'm glad that they get along so well! Here are a few pictures (of the about 500...no really!) that we took this weekend. Enjoy!

Andrew loves to dress up with Lauren and Abby...
maybe we could get him a pirate outfit or something to replace the frills and lace!

Swimming in the pool! It was hot!

Bryan and Abby! Look at that grin!

Cousins...and "best friends!"

The cutest kids in the world!