Landon 3.5/ Jude 18 mos

Here are some updates on the boys! Landon is getting so big! We just love watching him learn. It seems like he is making us laugh on a daily basis with a new discovery, a funny story, or sometimes even a temper tantrum. He started preschool last week and he loves it. His teacher is Mrs. Smith. Ryan use to work with her husband and we love her! One of our funny Landon stories is from VBS this summer. He was sitting listening to the story, the teacher said she wasn't even sure that he was really listening. She was talking about sin and how there is no sin in heaven. Landon's best friend right now is named Sid (he lives next door). The teacher said, he looked at her and said "What? There is no Sid in heaven?" She just cracked up. He was very concerned his good friend wouldn't be there. Jude man is getting bigger every day! He amazes us with his vocabulary development. It's funny going through everything for a second time, because it feels somewhat brand new again. You remember that they do that, but you are still amazed at how quickly it happens. Ryan and I were talking about how it felt like Jude couldn't talk at all one day and now he is saying 10-15 words. Our favorite word he is saying is "cookie." He's still not saying mommy on a regular basis. He's said it a handful of times, so I will take it. It's pretty funny because Ryan and I are both "daddy." Jude also has a recent obsession with tooth brushes. He literally steals anyone he can find. It's a rather disgusting obsession. I decided to buy a lot of tooth brushes at Target yesterday, so that I won't have to worry about him getting into everyone's. He had his 18 month well child exam, he had a huge growth spurt. He went from 60% to 83% in height and 65% and 72% in weight. He was 25.8 lbs and 33.5 inches. We are so proud of our big boys!!

More Iowa State Fair

More Iowa State Fair

More Iowa State Fair

IA State Fair 2012

We went to the fair with the whole family this year including Steve, Jen and their boys! It was entertaining as always, and we all ate too much. This year Ryan and I left just before the cow that had been in labor all day gave birth. I was bummed, I always want to see that happen. Katie, Sara, mom, dad, and Hallie were all able to witness it. Landon liked the animals, but the giant slide still wins as a favorite. The food that was a new favorite this year was called a cresantis...It was a fried crescent with ham & cheese. Another favorite was the breakfast quesidilla. It was a lot of fun. We are looking forward to next year!

Family Vacation

We went to the Wisconsin Dells this year for a family vacation!! We didn't take Jude man, because he was a too small for most of the activities! He was lucky enough to spend a week with Grandpa Jim and Grandma Jeannie! We had a blast. It is such a great vacation for the age of kids we all have. Chris & Ashley's family, Katie & Jon's family, mom & dad, Sara, Allie and Grant joined us. The kids loved every second, as well as the adults. We feel so blessed that we are able to every year get away for a little R&R. pics to come soon...