As our final days of summer are approaching we decided to check out something new with the kids this morning and go to this park/lake area called Twin Lake in Palatine just a few minutes from us where you can rent paddle boats.  So today was a first for Avery and Kellan when they took a paddle boat ride in the lake. We even brought along food for the ducks and they came up really close to our boat and the kids LOVED it.  After the 30 minute ride we played on the playground:) What a great morning

Preschool Orientation Day 8/23/2012

 Three years old now and ready to start school. On Thursday, Avery and mommy went to meet Avery's preschool teacher and tour her new room at St. James. We got to meet some of the other students as well. There will be 16 kids in her classroom with 1 teacher, named Mrs. Boyer and one teachers aide name Mrs. Thomas. Avery of course wanted to make sure there were baby dolls in the room first and foremost when we arrived and there were but she has been a little worried because are only 2 and appears to be more girls then boys in her class and a mad rush for the babies at least on this day.  We will see how that works itself out:) Avery got to find her  own cubby with her name on it and was proud of herself that she noticed the "A" and she said" mommy that says Avery". Tuesday is the big day. Will have lots more pictures and stories to tell then.....

A wiggle kind of day

Tonigh we surprised Avery for her birthday with a trip to see the Wiggles in concert. She was not sure what to think at first but then once we were in the car she asked no less than 20 times if we were going to the wiggles "after this car ride". She had so much fun and so did mommy and daddy. What a true joy to see that little girls face light up when those 4 silly guys came out on stage driving their big red car.  Thanks to Aunt Pie who stayed home with Kellan so that our almost 3 year old could enjoy some one on one time with her mama and dada.

Birthday Party Playdate

This morning Avery had some of her favorite friends over to play and celebrate her almost 3rd birthday. We had a perfect day with perfect sunny weather. She had a permanent smile on her face and loved having all her friends over to play. Seems hard to believe that we have an almost 3 year old. I swear I just was giving birth to her in Bentonville Arkansas but sadly 3 years have passed and our sweet girl is still sweet as ever with just a touch of sass now.

1 year doctors appointment

1 year and over 20 pounds = a new way of seeing things in the car.  At exactly a year we turned Kellan around in his carseat and he is one happy boy. I caught this picture of him while he had just figured out he could see his big sissy now. How sweet is that smile??

Today Kellan went to the doctors for his one year appointment and it is safe to say we have a linebacker in the making.
Here are his stats.. almost off the charts for all measurements.

Weight is 24 pounds 3 ounces   87%
Height is 31 3/4 inches   98%   
Head is 48 3/4 cm            98%

We have one BIG and happy boy. The doctor said if he keeps up his growth at this pace we can expect to have a boy that is over 6 feet as an adult!

Kellan's 1st birthday

Yesterday we celebrated Kellans first birthday with the family.  It was a great day and he was one HAPPY boy having everyone he loved with him.  Of course he loved the cake and did a great job digging into it. We were laughing because he pretty much tore that cake up!! He is one very lucky boy to have so many people love him so much..!! Thanks to everyone for all the love and support.

A look back

How lucky are we to have these two beautiful kids in our lives????