Sunday, August 21, 2016

2016 Iowa State Fair

Noah, Hannah and Mommy went to the Iowa State Fair on Friday and Saturday.

We enjoyed looking at the little animals...



Then we went to Little Hands on the Farm.  Noah was so tired, but we told him if he went through he would get a snack :) 

They planted in the garden...


I think this was a highlight :) He loves digging in the dirt...



It was sooo hot! We didn't spend much time at the barn (or on the grounds).
We DID get to stay in the camper all night....

Notice Hannah's "room" by Noah :)

They ate supper, watched some tv, and cooled off back at the camper for the night.

The next morning was SHOW day (well Friday was too...but not for this Mommy). Steven, Jen, Aubrey, and Avery joined us for this day.

They loved the cows.  Noah thought he was "big stuff" because he could use a red comb.  Hannah loved going by them when they were laying down.  She just stood by them and patted/petted them.  She did not like when we were getting them ready and she couldn't pet them.


Hannah was really tired. She slept for 11 hours (but woke up many times and cried herself back to sleep).
This did mean that between cows and being sooo tired... she went to Grandpa Craig.  He was one happy guy that he was able to hold her as she slept :) 

Then he had to get to work, so Mommy got some sleepy time too


Mommy and Noah watching Uncle Steven show a calf :)

Here we go!

Hannah and Mommy watching ;)

By this time, we were ready to got to little hands with Steven, Jen, Aubrey, Avery, and Grandma Char before heading home and seeing daddy






They get to buy a snack when they are done :)

We also got to ride on a wagon behind a tractor :)


Thursday, August 11, 2016

Noah's Interview

Name: Noah
Age: 3
Live: Indianola
Fave Food: cookies
Least fave: i don't know
Drink: pink water
Color: pink
Eyes: i don't know
Shirt: blue
Outside: watch the balloons
Inside:  hide
With Mommy: water the garden 
With Daddy: water the garden
With Hannah: do somersaults
Best friend: hannah
Book: Richie Scary
Bible Story: Noah
Neighbors: Kirk and Brenda
Snack: tomatoes
Play downstairs: cars 
Song: EIEIO
Naughty things: i don't know 
Do on walks: get the mail
Do at library: the computer


Thursday, July 7, 2016

4th of July weekend

Our 4th of July weekend was a busy, tiring, fun filled, weekend with good times slightly trumping emotional meltdowns.  We made the trek to Michigan for the weekend to hit the Vandersteen reunion, visit Fig, Rebecca and kids, and spend time with Oma, Opa, Michelle and AJ again.  It was a great trip, good to reconnect with everyone, and real good to be back to home sweet home again.  And the kids were ready to be done with all the travelling.

Getting some alone time in the car

Fun on the beach




Multi-tasking priorities

Noah being Noah, AJ being AJ, and Opa being Opa



On the last day, Hannah warmed up to Oma! Everyone else was still to scary... 




And for some shenanigans back at home...

Yes, the cave men had the right idea






Thursday, June 23, 2016

Still Growing!

Shockingly, Hannah is still growing, measuring in at 2 ft 7 in and 20lb 8oz.

A few pics too:





Monday, June 13, 2016

Cousin Weekend!

Kailey and Hannah were able to get to know each other well while we waited for Grandma Betty, Grandma Char, and Noah to return from garage sales (Ok, I went earlier while Grandma Betty watch my two kids!)  Hannah is doing so much better as long as people know how to approach her!

Snuggles with Grandpa Craig before we take off for a BIG DAY!

Children's Museum in Iowa City with the Cousins!


Money Time!




Flight Time!





Pizza Making Time!



Time for the Doctor! (Hannah wasn't so sure about that big dolly)

(Typical Noah---- hiding from a photo)

Art time!
while Hannah sleeps!

Train Time!

Music Time!








Theater Room!

Blue Room!


What a LONG DAY!  Kids did GREAT!