Mother's Day

Had a great Mother's Day a few weeks ago. We convinced Mom to go to church with us in the morning (sorry again Mom that it lasted so long!). We headed to Tanner's for some lunch - and then had and afternoon at home with the kiddos. Then we headed to Mom's where Hannah got to play with Chloe's little bunny rabbit Oreo. Hannah was pretty cute with the rabbit...but she can't really be trusted with the leash (she let him run away a few times). Great mother's day with the kiddos!

Mom, Hannah and I at Tanners...the red tint is from a beer sign - ha! 

The kids clearly are saying..."sure mommy...we will smile for a picture with you." 

Mommy and big Al

Don't be fooled by this pic...she let go of the leash and let go under the deck. 

Hannah's not so sure about what to do next.

Hoppy Easter!

Of course these are a little belated, but here are some pics from Easter. Both kids were actually pretty good during church (Hannah even slept on the way home). When we asked Hannah what the Easter bunny was going to bring her - she'd tell us "eggs". Well she got lots of eggs (filled with candy of course) --- and a great many Easter baskets. Alex did good too - and loved chewing on his new toys.

Mmm...this chick tastes good!

The little princess all dressed for church.

Clearly Alex had had enough of his excersaucer. 

Our attempt at a family picture...not sure that Alex and Hannah were ready. 

Hannah looking for her eggs. 

Thanks Dad!

Squash

Alex started to eat veggies last week. Here are some pics from his first few bites of butternut squash. There were so many funny ones..this kid is full of faces! He's getting used to his food - we start green veggies this week. 

"Whoa....what was that mom?"

"Saving a little for later..."

Hannah getting in on the action.

Latest Pics

Since we are a little slow on blogging these days, thought I'd throw in a few random pics of the kids. 

My mommy and daddy think Volkswagon's are cool!

Hannah's first soccer ball.

Little bunny Hannie!

Hannah trying to hold "baby broder" modeling their new hats.

Lil' John

Connor's Birthday Party

A few weeks ago we went to our friends Kevin and Zoe's son Connor's 4th birthday party. It was at the Party Barn at Family Life church out south. Hannah had a great time playing on all of the equipment. There was a Batman theme...so all of the kids got masks and capes as their party favors....pretty cute. 

This was a super long slide. I actually heard them get stopped in the middle - and daddy had to convince Hannah to keep going. 

Climbing on the wall.

Batgirl....

Hannah and the birthday boy.

Who is this masked baby?

Snake Saturday

Saturday afternoon we decided to take the kids to the Snake Saturday parade in Northtowne. Hannah wasn't all that sure about what was going on at the time...but if you'd ask her about it today - she'd tell you all about it and act like she loved it. It was nice to get out and enjoy some warmer weather.

Check out the ride...first time using the double stroller 

Daddy helped Hannah see the action

We met up with cousins Addy and Macey 

Check out this guy - enjoying the ride

No autographs please...

Goodbye GaGa

Last Thursday we said goodbye to my grandma - known to Hannah as GaGa (she calls my mom and grandma both GaGa actually). Grandma was 94 years old - and although Alzheimer's disease robbed her of her last days, she still accomplished a great many things over the years. At her visitation, some woman talked about the fact that grandma was "ahead of her" time...and when I stopped to think about it, she really was. She worked all of her life, many times two jobs. She raised 3 children (she even had them a little later in life than was popular at that time) - all of which are well educated and successful. And no matter how busy she was - she always made time to do the things she enjoyed like cooking, sewing, or even playing cards. She was a huge influence on me growing up - and I am just glad that she got to meet my little ones. She will be missed. 

Grandma and I 

GaGa and her buddy Hannah

Meeting Alex for the first time