Preschool 2013

I cannot, CAN NOT believe that we have two little ones in school already. Dane and Ari started preschool today, and it went really well! They both have amazing teachers who seem to get their personalities already. Ari was thrilled to finally get her own big-girl backpack, pink and coral with a red pouch, and Dane couldn't wait to see Evan, a friend from class last year. I got to join in on the first day, and when I say it was easy, I mean I walked out, sort of trailing off..."I love you...have fun...it'll be okay." When I realized that neither of them was even looking at me, I decided I was going to be okay:)

Crescent Lake

Every year, since I was around 2, my family has gone to a little Bible Camp in Rhinelander, WI. This was the first year that we got to bring our kiddos and it was so cool to see our kids in a setting where I was a kid so many years ago. We had a ton of fun sleeping in our cabin, girls in one room, boys in another, canoeing, swimming and generally enjoying each other's company. It wasn't easy with a 2 and 4 year old, but it was worth it to share some of my heritage with them:) Knox didn't get to make the trip this year, for everyone's good, but instead, he got to spend some quality time with Grandpa and Grandma Anderson at Green Lake. Thanks for making this trip possible, Andersons!

Many years ago, with my Dad's mom, Joyce.

 

Our arrival this year, around 28 years later, same cabin:)

 The pink stuffed animals were invited as well.

 A little time to relax.

 Playing monster-sized connect four.

 My bunk buddy having an early morning banana.

Learning the uke from Aunt B.

July/August 2013

 My beautiful sis, whose hair matches the kids' better than mine:)

 Fourth of July neighborhood parade/party.

 Visit from the Veldes and Bennetts!

 Poop face. To be used for later blackmailing purposes. Or to scare off all the pretty girls who'll be chasing those long-lashed blue eyes.

 Cuddle bug.

 Giant Aria:)

 Hopscotch in the driveway.

 A little dancing.

 Superhero pose.

 Ari photo bomb.

 Cowboy boots.

Teeth!

Knox is 11 months old!

I can't believe we're almost at a year with this guy. He's been such a good baby, and the transition into toddler seems to just be continuing the trend. He's a pro at saying mama and dada, and can clap, wave, do "so big" and give hi-fives on demand. He's up to four teeth, and we're starting to move away from formula...our wallet says thanks. We're loving this stage with him; it's hard to say goodbye to some baby things forever, but his happiness is making the move into each new stage so fun:) And look at those dimples and curls. Love.

Badger Family Fun Day

Our first Badger Family Fun Day was a blast! A couple of us were a little scared of Bucky at first, but I won't name any names. The kids had fun running around the stadium and it made us all a little more excited to be back in Madison.