The boy and his scooter

Evan got this scooter for his birthday, and he has been a scooting madman ever since. He's really good and super fast (he'll vouch for that!). I love this picture because it took him a little while to figure out how to hold his foot up and ride. It was very deliberate for a long time, he kind of looked like an ice skater on a scooter. He's got it down pat now and he rests his little foot on the back and uses his brake. Now on to the bike!

First Day of Preschool

Evan started preschool! He loves it! I love it! I was so nervous the night before wondering if he would like it, if he would freak out, or if he would come home saying naughty words. So far I am the only one doing any of those things. He goes to Bright Beginnings Preschool and he loves his teachers Miss Lynn and Miss Amanda. They do all sorts of fun things like Pajama parties, ride your bike at school, they even went to a movie. It fun to see him be so excited and looking forward to going to school.

Father's Day 2010

These are the worst pics EVER, but it's all I've got! We had a great Father's day with presents, church and then up to Chris and Anna's for a feast.

Mornings at our house

I love these pics of my kids! I love that Kate is so much fun to interact with because now when she's not defending herself, she is LOVING her big brother. He thinks he is so awesome when she cracks up at all of the inane stuff he does! A little bedhead, dirty clothes and a toothbrush makes a good morning around here!

Did your morning start like this?

This conversation takes place while I'm lying in bed trying to wake up.
Evan-"Mom, I don't like chocolate."
Me- O.K. pause "where did you get chocolate?"
Evan- "It's from a nola bar."
Me- "Paul did you give Evan a granola bar?"
Paul- "no."
Me- "Oh crap, that's not chocolate."

Memorial Day Roundup

My family came to town for Memorial Day. My parents, my sister Jenna, Riley and baby Mac came to hang with us! Evan had a blast with Riley- if I could have her for a week it would be awesome. He went to bed early every night he was so tired. It was great having a babysitter 24 hours a day! It was also great to get to know my newest nephew Mac. Kate loved Riley and checked out Mac- she went to grab him as soon as she saw him. I love having my family around. They just need to come out here more often!

LW

We took our annual trip with the Blads, Ebmeyers, and Gardner's this year to the Lawrence Welk resort. Long trip! It actually turned out to be pretty great- the kids ran from sun up and sun down. We swam, played, ate, and ran for two days. We even got a babysitter one night and went to dinner sans kids- AWESOME! It was a great trip, and we look forward to yet another trip next year.