Best Friends!

Amy and I have been best friends since as long as I can remember. Now, it is so fun to raise our kids together. The older girls are playing great together now, so we're thinking that maybe in another three years, we will actually be able to have a semi-uninterrupted conversation again!

Bryce's 1st Cardinal game

Thanks to Uncle Dan, Bryce was able to attend his first Cardinal game. Both kids had a great time despite the fact that Bryce looks like he thinks I am going to drop him! Eating some ice cream, getting to see Daddy on the big screen, and some time in the play area made it pretty much a perfect night!

Little UK Fans

The kids enjoyed watching football with their daddy last Saturday. Go Cats!

Tiny Soccer

Emerson had her first soccer practice tonight. After her initial adjustment, it went great. She worked on passing, scoring, and trapping the ball. She seems to have dribbling down, but needs a little work on shooting. Oh, and also the no hands rule. Sometimes it is easier to just carry the ball!

Sleepover Fun!

Emerson and Ben had a great time at the sleepover at their grandparents'. Em found an

old pair of Marsha's reading glasses and had to try them on. I think Marsha would have loved her bright outfit to go with them!

Randomness from the last few weeks.

We've had a lot going on this summer. These are just a few pictures from the last couple of weekends. Emerson loved the "festival" (Kirchenfest), but that may have been due to the abundance of sweets from her grandparents. Only a grandma would win a cake and hand a two year old a fork! Em is also very into sleepovers now and makes Dadoo get on the floor with her sleeping bag when she spends the night. She is very excited about spending the night there with Ben and Bryce this weekend!

Over Labor Day weekend, we enjoyed getting together for some Illini football. Even though we didn't win, it was still a fun day!

I can't believe how quickly Bryce is growing. In the picture with the hat, I feel like he is ready for his first t-ball game!

3 months - and rolling!

Bryce is now 3 months old! When trying to take his picture, he decided to roll over. He's an active and happy little guy!

Bryce - 2 months

It's hard to believe Bryce is already two months old!

He is generally a good baby and often smiles and coos. He still has a hearty appetite, but he sleeps through the night, so we definitely can't complain!

Disneyworld!

We had an amazing trip to Disneyworld. Yes, Bryce was too young, and no, Emmy won't remember it, but just spending the time together and sharing in Em's excitement made it all worthwhile, and I would do it a million times over again!

We started our week with a welcome dinner put on by Jeff's company. That was our first meet and greet with Mickey and Minnie and gave Em a chance to see them in an uncrowded environment. Of course, she then expected them to be at every meal for the rest of the week. Later in the week, Gigi and Grandad came in town to spend some quality time with Bryce while we took Emmy to the parks. Emmy loved the rides, shows, and meeting princesses as well as her dream man - Handy Manny! We also had front row seats for the Hoop Dee Doo musical review and breakfast at Chef Mickey's with all of her favorite characters! It was a wonderful time, and we are looking forward to going back when Bryce can also enjoy it!

Smiles!

Bryce is smiling, laughing and cooing now. He's growing so fast. At his six week appointment, he was over 13 1/2 pounds and 25 inches. He's doing great and is happy and healthy!