Loving this collage! and the next too!
So much fun, such a great sport, my little Love.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Photo faves
Just a few faves from Riley's 2 year old shoot with Mommy at River's Bend Park. We still need to get back out and take a few since he wasn't feeling quite like his usual self this day but haven't found the time yet.
Loving this collage! and the next too!
So much fun, such a great sport, my little Love.
Loving this collage! and the next too!
So much fun, such a great sport, my little Love.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Our Little Man has now turned 2!
Wow, July 1st came fast.
blink.
Goodbye June.
blink.
Hello 2nd birthday.
blink.
July is so booked that we will celebrate on July 25th.
blink.
I better get started planning or no one will show up!
Riley, our active, well behaved, entertaining, (for the most part) great listening, loving, cuddly, cute as a squirrel (if you think squirrels are cute?!) TWO-YEAR-OLD...EEEKKK we have a 2 year old! For the most part it doesn't feel like much has changed in a year. Riley is talking alot more and not falling nearly as much but thankfully he isn't growing up as fast as he did that first year. We are just enjoying life as simply as possible and continuing to take way too many pictures.
Riley you are speaking so many more words this year including,
hi, baby, book, more, star, house, door, dog, howie, bye, ball, katie, car, hot and your favorite the last few weeks no, no. Although it sounds really cute coming out of your mouth we are trying very hard not to snicker at it!
You are wearing size 5 shoes, 18-24 month old clothes, size 12 month old shorts because of your super skinny waist and you weigh about 22 lbs.
You love to play with all kinds of cars and trucks and you spend a huge amount of your time re-arranging them and 'driving' them all over the house. You love to be read to and Howie books are your favorite right now.
You are sleeping from about 7:45-7:15 or so and napping for about 2 hours in the late morning.
Mommy and Daddy still fight over who gets to carry you to bed because we both love to hold your snuggly body as we walk down the hall.
You give kisses and hugs all the time and say hi to just about everyone.
You have become an independent player and will play by yourself for an hour while we finish up dishes or cooking. Although you love to have company on the floor also! : )
We spent your b-day still recovering from the nasty illness that left Mommy near tears, Daddy unable to swallow and you coughing like a seal. No good, no fun, and please don't ever come back! We headed to Benigans for your b-day dinner of mac and cheese and of course a huge b-day sundae
and then we went to Toy Story 3 in 3D. (don't see it in 3D...waste of money) You got in free for your b-day and sat really well through the ridiculous 30 minute previews with your glasses on but about an hour into the movie got really antsy and Mommy had to walk you up and down the stairs and let you run free for awhile. Don't worry there wasn't many people in the theatre and to be honest Mommy was antsy too!
blink.
Goodbye June.
blink.
Hello 2nd birthday.
blink.
July is so booked that we will celebrate on July 25th.
blink.
I better get started planning or no one will show up!
Riley, our active, well behaved, entertaining, (for the most part) great listening, loving, cuddly, cute as a squirrel (if you think squirrels are cute?!) TWO-YEAR-OLD...EEEKKK we have a 2 year old! For the most part it doesn't feel like much has changed in a year. Riley is talking alot more and not falling nearly as much but thankfully he isn't growing up as fast as he did that first year. We are just enjoying life as simply as possible and continuing to take way too many pictures.
Riley you are speaking so many more words this year including,
hi, baby, book, more, star, house, door, dog, howie, bye, ball, katie, car, hot and your favorite the last few weeks no, no. Although it sounds really cute coming out of your mouth we are trying very hard not to snicker at it!
You are wearing size 5 shoes, 18-24 month old clothes, size 12 month old shorts because of your super skinny waist and you weigh about 22 lbs.
You love to play with all kinds of cars and trucks and you spend a huge amount of your time re-arranging them and 'driving' them all over the house. You love to be read to and Howie books are your favorite right now.
You are sleeping from about 7:45-7:15 or so and napping for about 2 hours in the late morning.
Mommy and Daddy still fight over who gets to carry you to bed because we both love to hold your snuggly body as we walk down the hall.
You give kisses and hugs all the time and say hi to just about everyone.
You have become an independent player and will play by yourself for an hour while we finish up dishes or cooking. Although you love to have company on the floor also! : )
We spent your b-day still recovering from the nasty illness that left Mommy near tears, Daddy unable to swallow and you coughing like a seal. No good, no fun, and please don't ever come back! We headed to Benigans for your b-day dinner of mac and cheese and of course a huge b-day sundae
You opened up presents like a pro this year and even blew out your candles. You read through the cards like the thoughtful, patient boy you are and you you were so happy with everything you got.
You make us so proud and we celebrated all weekend with left over cake, a trip to the MOA and park pictures (I am not done-you didn't give me your best smiles because of the sickies so we will be going back for more next week!)
Love you Little Man and Happy Birthday!
Mommy is planning your baaaa-irthday for the end of the month so we will celebrate again!
Our week in as little words as possible.
We took a few bike rides around the river and our neighborhood.
After watching the huge storm we decided to throw on our raincoats and let Riley play in the underwater world the rain had created. He had a blast (although I wasn't quick enough to catch his grins) and was ready for a bath/bedtime after!
Riley and I set an alarm and headed down to Como for the "Walk for Life" sponsored by New Life Family Svcs. We had a blast and did our share of sweating. (the day looked gloomy at 7:00 so before actually stepping outside to check the weather I put sweatpants and sweatshirts on both of us...big mistake!) The weather cleared up and was beautiful. They had games for the kids, a bouncy house, music, food and drink and lots of fellowship. We will be eager supporters again next year!
We did lot's of playing outside on our new slide and tree swing. Don't ya love tree swings. One push and they go forever in big relaxing swings back and forth. Riley loves his "wee's" and we love our big backyard.
This picture has a dreamy feel to it...I love it!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Father's Day weekend
Happy belated Father's Day to all the Daddies out there! We hope you enjoyed the day and got some special family time in on Sunday!
Our weekend blew right by us in the blink of an eye! Friday evening we headed to Mystic Lake for our anniversary (thanks G'ma Theisen for spending the night with Riley!) and enjoyed a huge dinner, gambling and just holding hands! Although I didn't make it past 10:00 Derrick still got some late night gambling in without me-his unlucky charm this time around. He always does pretty good after I am sleeping and he didn't disappoint this time around! We slept in and lounged around before heading down for a few more slots and then we rushed home hoping to make it to the 2:00 wedding ceremony of our friends but with 169 down to one lane and time running hopelessly short we had to skip out and gladly took the time to spend with Riley who we desperately missed! So instead we slowly got ready and made it to the reception at The Reserve in Plymouth. We had never been there and the room was beautifully made up and packed full with guests. After a delicious meal, plenty of beer (for D) a few drinks for the sober cab and dancing it my poor, tired, aching feet were begging for respite and we headed home just short of midnight. It was really out of character for us : ( But we had a big Sunday planned so all is well that ends well.
Riley partied at a wedding with my parents Saturday and it was reported that he was an excellent boy and had a blast with the bubbles and other wedding guests. Leave it to him to be the entertainer! Church was quick and we got some sad news that Pastor Heiden received a call from a congregation in Mankato so he has some decisions to be made. I am unsure as to what Mt. Olive would do with Pastor Heiden right now. We don't have a 2nd Pastor as of now and I would personally be very disappointed to see him go. But anyways, after church Riley and I did some last minute running around for G'pa Hutches gift (a beta fish!) which Riley held all the way home. He continued to wave and say "hi" to 'Beta' the whole trip home (only about 5 minutes but felt at least 10 ; ) and he giggled joyously as he showed Daddy which one he picked out. We have yet to name him unless my Dad has because Rileys' other fish are named his favorite names of all time...Howie and Bobby. After a long afternoon at Ben and Katie's we called it a day and not 30 seconds into the trip home was Riley out like a light. He didn't wake up during a diaper change or getting pj's on! Poor kid was exhausted from fun and spending all weekend with the people he LOVES.
(Rileys' matching fighter jet tattoo with G'Pa Hutch)
Special thanks to my Dad for being a softy whom I always hate to disappoint and for always making it to every game you could that we played. Basketball, t-ball, softball, fastpitch, co-ed ball and volleyball. Some of these games had to be downright painful to sit through and yet you were always happy to be there. I love you so much and am so thankful for my childhood and every memory I have. I love seeing Riley and you creating more memories while you do the same things for him that you did for me.
Also Bob-we love you and miss you everyday. We are so thankful that you spent your first Father's Day in heaven with your Dad whom you have missed many Father's Days with. Most importantly you spent it where you could look down upon us and smile as we looked up to heaven and wished you a Happy Day. Thank you for all the memories. This falls painfully short on the emotions we felt (especially D) on experiencing his Father's Day without you but I know you can see our hearts and feel the love and regret we have for not having you with us.
Derrick-You are a WONDERFUL Daddy and you never cease to amaze me. When I stop and think about my boys getting ready together in the mornings I always smile. Riley is the happiest boy with his Daddy and he is personally requesting some more boat time with you. We are well taken care of with you and I hope you felt how truly grateful we are and how very much LOVED you are.
Our weekend blew right by us in the blink of an eye! Friday evening we headed to Mystic Lake for our anniversary (thanks G'ma Theisen for spending the night with Riley!) and enjoyed a huge dinner, gambling and just holding hands! Although I didn't make it past 10:00 Derrick still got some late night gambling in without me-his unlucky charm this time around. He always does pretty good after I am sleeping and he didn't disappoint this time around! We slept in and lounged around before heading down for a few more slots and then we rushed home hoping to make it to the 2:00 wedding ceremony of our friends but with 169 down to one lane and time running hopelessly short we had to skip out and gladly took the time to spend with Riley who we desperately missed! So instead we slowly got ready and made it to the reception at The Reserve in Plymouth. We had never been there and the room was beautifully made up and packed full with guests. After a delicious meal, plenty of beer (for D) a few drinks for the sober cab and dancing it my poor, tired, aching feet were begging for respite and we headed home just short of midnight. It was really out of character for us : ( But we had a big Sunday planned so all is well that ends well.
(kuddos to the cute place-cards!)
(my beautiful, colorful 5 year flowers)
Riley partied at a wedding with my parents Saturday and it was reported that he was an excellent boy and had a blast with the bubbles and other wedding guests. Leave it to him to be the entertainer! Church was quick and we got some sad news that Pastor Heiden received a call from a congregation in Mankato so he has some decisions to be made. I am unsure as to what Mt. Olive would do with Pastor Heiden right now. We don't have a 2nd Pastor as of now and I would personally be very disappointed to see him go. But anyways, after church Riley and I did some last minute running around for G'pa Hutches gift (a beta fish!) which Riley held all the way home. He continued to wave and say "hi" to 'Beta' the whole trip home (only about 5 minutes but felt at least 10 ; ) and he giggled joyously as he showed Daddy which one he picked out. We have yet to name him unless my Dad has because Rileys' other fish are named his favorite names of all time...Howie and Bobby. After a long afternoon at Ben and Katie's we called it a day and not 30 seconds into the trip home was Riley out like a light. He didn't wake up during a diaper change or getting pj's on! Poor kid was exhausted from fun and spending all weekend with the people he LOVES.
Special thanks to my Dad for being a softy whom I always hate to disappoint and for always making it to every game you could that we played. Basketball, t-ball, softball, fastpitch, co-ed ball and volleyball. Some of these games had to be downright painful to sit through and yet you were always happy to be there. I love you so much and am so thankful for my childhood and every memory I have. I love seeing Riley and you creating more memories while you do the same things for him that you did for me.
Also Bob-we love you and miss you everyday. We are so thankful that you spent your first Father's Day in heaven with your Dad whom you have missed many Father's Days with. Most importantly you spent it where you could look down upon us and smile as we looked up to heaven and wished you a Happy Day. Thank you for all the memories. This falls painfully short on the emotions we felt (especially D) on experiencing his Father's Day without you but I know you can see our hearts and feel the love and regret we have for not having you with us.
Derrick-You are a WONDERFUL Daddy and you never cease to amaze me. When I stop and think about my boys getting ready together in the mornings I always smile. Riley is the happiest boy with his Daddy and he is personally requesting some more boat time with you. We are well taken care of with you and I hope you felt how truly grateful we are and how very much LOVED you are.
Riley loves the card he made for his Daddy!
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