Storm

The big storm came through last night, and the boys loved that Kaylee was here to play under the stairs with them:)  Thankfully we had no damage....the kids hung out under the stairs just in case, Adam was ready with flashlight too which fortunately was not needed:)

Momma's Boys

How sweet are these 2?  I love this picture, so I had to post it.  Enjoy:)

4th Of July

I know I am a little behind on updating the blog....summer does that to you, but better late than never right?

 

So this 4th of July was spent like the last 2 have been..on beautiful Bay Lake...and Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge. This is quickly becoming our "4th of July" traditon, and a great one at that. This year our group got a little bigger as it was Mindy(Kaylee) Joe, Angel (Silas), Dave, Pat and Lindsey, Jim and Rita. We thought of the brilliant Idea, and I stress Brilliant idea of bringing along a personal nanny to help us with the boys. My step sister Sarah was very willing and Eager to come with us and help with all the kiddies while us grown ups could go out and enjoy a late night boat ride, or a nice dinner without the kiddies. Thanks again Sarah we were so happy to have you with us, and hope you want to continue in the Bay Lake Tradion:)

Critter and Dan taking us for a cruise on the Pontoon Thursday afternoon before everyone arrived for the weekend fun.

Adam and his new buddy Silas.  They really had a lot of fun playing together!

Thursday night after everyone arrived and got everything settled, us adults took an evening cruise before dinner at the White Hawk.  The White Hawk has been closed for the past 3 summers, so we were very excited to see that it is finally opened again.

What a beautiful night for a cruise.

Friday was spent on the beach monstly where the kids had a blast playing in the sand and water.

After a fun filled day of boating, jet skiing, and just relaxing on the beach it was time for the annual 4th of July Fireworks.    Some people took the boat out to watch the show, but Joe, Angel, Silas, Dan, the boys, and I stayed on shore.  Ruttgers had a great pre-fireworks concert, which the kids loves, and we even found ourselves getting photographed for the Bay Lake News:)

The rest of the weekend was spent boating, hanging out at the beach, eating, shopping.  Thanks everyone for such a great 4th, can't wait until next year:)

1 Year Well Check

Here are the results of Christopher's 1 year well check...

Weight: 21.2 Pounds- 24th Percentile
Height: 28 1/4 Inches- 8th Percentile

Still my little peanut, but slowing moving up the chart.
I can't remember what they said as far as head circumference...

Overall Dr. Kuku said that she loved the way he looked and that everything was perfect:) 

She also says that she gives it a month  or 2 at  most, and Christopher will be taking his first steps....My little baby isn't so little anymore:(

AHH How Sweet

Dan was going upstairs for the night and saw this....

Its like he wanted to come hang out with mom and dad, but knew that it was bed time and probably shouldn't go downstairs......but it was just too much work to walk back to my room and bed....the top of the stairs looks like a good place to crash.....How sweet is he??

CupCake Fun

The Mickey cupcake fun from Auntie Megs:)

Critter loves cupcakes:)

Cheese!  For Mickey Cupcakes:)

Gotta love a mess:) 

The Big 1!!

Christopher turned 1 last Friday.  Hard to believe that a year has passed already.  It seems like yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital and here we are celebrating his 1st Birthday.

The day started off with a trip to Gillette Children's hopsital for a visit with Dr. Sundberg.  He told us that little Critter's feet are doing great, (he was born wtih clubbed feet) his range of motion was good, and everything looked good.  The doctor trip ended with a new pair of shoes, as our little buddy has grown 3 shoes sizes in just 3 months:)

Next on the agenda was supposed to be the zoo, but because of the not so nice weather we decided a trip to Mall of America would be better.  Boy were we wrong on that decision....Note to self...do not bring a 1 year old and 2 year old to the Mall of America without having a nap.  Needless to say the mall trip was very short lived.  It was a good idea though.

On Saturday we had Meagan and Matt's wedding reception.  Where it rained and rained and rained some more.  It was still fun and great to see family. 

Auntie Meagan was so kind to make Mickey Cupcakes for Adam and Critter to celebrate both Birthday's since she was in Duluth for Adam's birthday.  Those were a HUGE hit with both boys.  Thank you Aunite Meagan we loved the cupcakes, and mom and dad loved the mess. 

We had a great birthday weekend.  Happy Birthday Critter!!