GO CUB GO!!!

Cubbies play today so we thought we would cheer them on!!!

Brookfield Zoo

We went to the Brookfield Zoo on Sunday. It was perfect weather for it. It wasn't too hot and not too cool. The last time we went I was pregnant with Griffin and he was 18 mos. Griffin thought each animal was either a lion, cat, or cow. He was a little confused but we all enjoyed our day with each other.

This is the beginning of the trip. Gavin doesn't look excited but in this picture we had to wait a long time to get tickets so Gavin is impatiently waiting.

The baboons-there were tons of them around.

The giraffes were very hungry when we visited them.

Camel

Seals

Brown bears-one was napping and the other was rather active in the pool.

Cutest picture of all time. They are watching the animals on the fence. Another great family trip to the zoo. I love spending time with all of my boys regardless of what we do.

Jenna Gets Married!!

Jenna McKeon got married to Mike Winegar this past Saturday. We had a lot of fun and a very busy day with preparing for the wedding, helping the bride, pictures, ceremony, and then the receptions. It was all baseball themed which was super cool and well planned out. Everything was so beautiful. Congrats to Jenna and Mike Winegar!! We are so excited for you both.

This is a picture of Mindy Meister, Lindsey Winegar, and I at the reception.

Dad and I- I don't think he was ready for the picture at the time but that is alright.

Mom and I-A really good picture of us.

My hubby and I-He is so handsome!!

Finally I full picture of myself in my bridesmaid's dress. I'm really tired at this point so my face isn't the best but oh well. Great time and so much fun!!

Awesome Feeling

Yesterday, I had one of the most awesome feelings after work. Just another Mommy moment- love these moments. Griffin was swinging when I went to pick the boys up. The sitter took him out of the swing and after he spotted me he ran as fast as his little legs would take him with this arms wide open and ready for me to pick him up saying "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy!!" the entire time. I picked him up and he just melted my heart with the biggest hug he could give. It was like he hadn't seen me in years and I truly could tell that he missed me!! Gotta love the little things....

Uncle Matt Matt

This past Sunday Matt Matt came over to see us and the boys absolutely love him. They love playing basketball, baseball, or anything else possible that Matt Matt can dream of for them to do together. They follow where ever he goes or they yell Matt Matt until he answers. He happened to be reading the paper and they both climbed up there to read the paper with him. They all three had a piece of the Sunday paper spread over their lap. Needless to say they got an education on the news that day and loved every minute of it. We love you, Uncle Matt Matt!!

Griffy talking/ Gavin's stitches

Griffin has really started to develop his vocabulary. He has two great talkers, aka Mommy and Gavin, in the family so I'm sure that might have a little bit to do with it. LOL! He will try to say about anything which is so adorable. Tractor, combine, mommy, daddy, and papa are his favorite words. In the mornings, I allow him to go wake up Gavin and he says "moning" to him until he wakes up which isn't always the most pleasant time of the day for him. Side note: Gavin takes after his mother-he isn't a morning person. Griffin is happy to go to him in the morning and talk whether he is listening or not. So adorable to watch. Griffin loves to grab your finger and take you places so he will say "mirr-mirr" if you wants you to "come here". On our way to work, we pass a backhoe but it comes out "kak-co, kak-co". Super cute. I could sit and listen to him all day long. I love it!!!

Gavin did get his stitches out on last Monday. He did really well. He loves Dr. Kate and now wants to see her more often, I think it has something to do with getting an orange sucker when he goes but we won't tell. Dr. Kate did have to put some tape on the area to keep closed but I took them off on Friday and it looked great. Awesome job!! No we didn't keep the stitches for his baby book but at least I have pictures. I was a little grossed out by it since all I have ever seen is staples in Kerry's head (by the way that is way worse to see then stitches but all the same gross). Gavin will hit his chin every once in a while and says it hurts but I just think he was used to something being there all of the time to protect it.

By the way for those that are wondering, still no progress on the sippy cup. We are having a horrible time with it so we will see.... I now after having two kids believe what my parents always said to me was true "Kids grow up way too fast."

Little Boys Reading

I came downstairs the other morning to this, both of the boys reading. Both of them climbed up there on there own while I was getting ready for work. They are tractor books, John Deere tractor books but still books just the same. I love it!! Reading to the them every night before bedroom since they were born has paid off. I hope they enjoy reading.

Our first set

We got our first set of stitches today. Gavin did. He was playing on Papa 4 wheeler and Mama Kathy's teeter-toter when he fell off and hit his chin. Dr. Kate gave him three stitches and sent him on his way. It was a little difficult at first but he calmed down after it was done plus he got 3 orange suckers. Yum Yum. After calling daddy, he wanted to call Uncle Matt Matt to let him know he got hurt and he had to be fixed. Another mark in the baby book...

(Pictures to follow)-maybe!!