Strange Summer :)

This summer has gone so fast and has been so much fun!! It's hard to believe that in just 2 short weeks Josh (and now Emmy!) will start school. But we have been able to do so much! Here are some of the fun things we were up to this summer!

-Day trip to New Buffalo, Michigan with Grace, Mary and the Atkinson family to play at the beach and eat cheeseburgers at Redamaks, yum!

-My cousin Melody's wedding in Minneapolis, and getting to vist w/ family we rarely get to see

-Celebrating Josh's 40th birthday on our 1st trip to Wisconsin Dells with the Kemerley family

-Play dates with Ashlynne and swimming in their pool

-Sleepovers with Colt at Grammy & Gramps' house

-Having a special "date day" with Emmy where just the three of us went to lunch and then out to a movie

-Visiting Papa & Grandma at the farm   

-Weekends at the Lake fishing, tubing, etc

-Numerous trips to the park, zoo, children's museum, and splash pad

-Outside fun in the backyard/neighborhood, running in the sprinkler, playing in the playhouse, swinging on the swingset, riding bikes and going for walks

And last but not least, the days Emmy & Luke got to spend with Daddy while I was at work, playing dress up in the playroom, going to ice cream plus for a treat and just spending time together.....priceless. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haha, can you tell how impossible it was to get all 6 of the kids to look?

 

 

 

Emmy absolutely loves water slides so she couldn't wait to try all the ones she was tall enough for (even the scary ones!) Josh and I were so proud of her!!

  

  

  

  

  

Luke's 1 yr check-up

We had Luke's 1yr check-up with the Dr this week and our sweet boy is doing great! He's been following along the same growth curve since he was born and is still above the 90% mark in almost every category! Here are his stats and a few fun things he's been up too (or should I say IN too!) this past month. ;)

Weight: 24 lbs 6.4 oz---88%
Height: 31.5 inches---94%
Head circumference: 49 cm--->95%

Teeth: 8!! 4 top front & 4 bottom front
Favorite foods: steak(he loves it!) strawberries, cheese, peas....but we honestly haven't found anything yet this boy doesn't like!
Crawling/Walking: He took his 1st steps not long after his birthday, right into Josh's arms :) but he still prefers crawling (fast) everywhere. He thinks he's pretty big stuff that he can go up the stairs now! And Big Sis is always watching to make sure he's safe. She's such a big helper and so proud of her little brother!
Talking: Just a few words but mainly sounds like Ma, Da, Ba, and even one that sounds like Em :) He also loves shaking his head no and when he's caught doing something he shouldn't be he gets the most mischievous grin and says Uh uh uh, (which translates to no no no) such a little stinker, haha!
Favorite toys: his big tractor, fire truck, Little People barn and zoo, any type of ball he can throw or chase, and anything he can stand behind and push, like our kitchen chairs :) He also loves the soother in his crib, every night he falls asleep to its lights and music and in the morning he wakes up and pushes its buttons right away.
Personality: Luke is definitely all boy and in to everything, all the time. He loves to play and to "attack" you when we get on the floor with him. He adores Emmy and gets so excited when Josh gets home. He loves to watch Josh mow and will sit or stand at the back door and wave at him until he sees him. He has the most infectious laugh and eyes that dance when he smiles....just like his daddy. And he loves his mommy....and I love you too my sweet boy. ❤

Luke's 1 yr pictures

Just like we did for Emmy when she turned 1, we had Shannon take pictures of Luke and our now family of four. And once again, Shannon has captured our family so perfectly! These pics are some of our absolute favorites....

Happy Father's Day!!!

Happy Father's Day to the best husband and father!! We love you Josh!! (Daddy) ❤

Lucas Ray Turns 1!!

I can't deny it anymore....our little boy is now 1 yr old! And what a year it has been! It feels like just yesterday I was holding him in my arms for the first time. Sigh....I can't imagine how I'll feel when he is all grown up! :) Happy 1st Birthday Little Man! We love you Luke and look forward to many more happy birthdays! Here are a few fun pictures from today and his birthday weekend!

Lunch at Outback Steakhouse!

A fire truck from Grammy & Gramps!

Spent the day at the Children's Museum!

Could these two be any cuter?!

I wonder what could be inside??

His 1st big tractor from Papa & Grandma!

This boy LOVES steak!

Watch out! Big sis is driving! ;)

We love you Lucas Ray!!!

Luke's 1st Bday Party!!

Today we celebrated with family and friends our sweet boy's 1st birthday!! (I technically still have 2 more days before his actual birthday and am definitely still in denial he's going to be 1yr old! :) We are so blessed to have so many family and friends who truly love our kids! Thank you everyone for coming and bringing food, presents, tents, tables, chairs and even a bounce house!!! We love you and are so glad you could be with us on such a special day!!