Father's Day

We couldn't have asked for a better day! The sun was finally shining after a week of rain and storms so we prepped the pool for the day then made cinnamon pancakes with strawberries and cool whip! YUM! We were able to play outside all day and enjoy some sunshine. Our day even included a bike ride downtown for lunch on the Blue Moose patio. I couldn't ask for a better person to share this journey with and to see him make our son laugh EVERY day, I know the days ahead are only going to get better. Happy Father's Day!!

The Wall

So recently a BIG project of the household has been Finn's "climbing wall" in his new "big-boy" room. Josh first brought this project to my attention awhile back and immediately I thought, "Go for it!" Maybe it's because I grew up in Colorado or maybe it's because I'm crazy but I will be the first to admit the winters are VERY long here and anything that helps those indoor days is okay with me. He's not quite done with it but we received the first set of climbing holds today and of course they (maybe just Josh) couldn't wait to get started! I must say I am very impressed and Finn actually seems to love it too! I am very proud and can't wait for our son to become an avid climber so that we can have an excuse to make trips to Colorado more often!

Finn turns TWO!

This last weekend Finn turned TWO! Where has the time gone? We had such a busy month as my Dad and Betty were here for a week to kick the festivities off. Finn got his first train set and often pulls whoever he can over to it in order to show it off. Our new friends Sarah and Josh next door got him a bubble train which he loves! Then Josh and I decided to pull out the inner artist in him by getting him an art easel that he can color away with all on his own! Finally we made the trip out to the lake to see Nanna, Pappa, Uncle Mark, Aunt Sarah and cousin Noah. He was spoiled of course with my homemade shark cake (yes I made it from scratch and yes I had LOTS of help from Josh) and plenty of action gifts. He received his first vehicle, a mini ATV (thanks Nanna and Pappa) and even a bubble lawnmower (Thanks grandma Karen and Grandpa Al). There were also of course traditional goodies like books and clothes but I guess at 2 that doesn't keep his interest very long. All in all it was a very busy, successful birthday and we feel very blessed to have so many people to share it with. Thanks to ALL!!