Happy 1/2 Birthday Cami!

Cami is 6 months old today.  And unfortunately for Dylan and me, she is mobile!  I thought having a newborn was hard?  Now I really have to watch these two every second.  Poor Dylan and his parking lots...

Camilla Jeanne Jumping Bean!

Cami loves to jump.  In her Jenny Jump Up, in my mom's jumperoo, and now in her exersaucer.  You would think all this exercise would exhaust her so she would sleep better.  Well, not so much but oh well.  She is also sitting by herself and scooting backwards on her belly so hopefully she doesn't figure out how to crawl too soon!

Dylan turned 2 1/2 last week so of course we had to celebrate with a cake and a couple of new cars.  Today he enjoyed his first time sledding in our new yard.  Hey, we have to make the most of these cold winter days....



Florida Vacation

Happy Belated 2012!  We rang in the New Year in Tampa Bay.  The panoramic view of fireworks around the bay at midnight was amazing.  Definitely worth staying awake for!  We had a great time.  3 nice days and 3 chilly ones so we got to enjoy the pool and beach as well as the Tampa Zoo, Aquarium, and Children's Museum.  A fun escape from the cold Iowa winter!!!

Here Comes Santa Claus!

Is it really December already?  Dylan is ready for Christmas this year.  We spent last weekend getting in the holiday spirit.  Our tree is up and stockings are hung.  Saturday night we attended the Christmas Walk in the Village (in the pouring rain) so Dylan could sit on Santa's lap.  He is asking for Chick Hicks and Sarge if anyone out there is a 'Cars' fan.  Good thing Mimi is an excellent ebay shopper and already has us covered :) 

 Sunday we went to DCC for Lunch with Santa and all kinds of fun for the kiddos.  Here is Dylan and Cami with Santa & Mrs. Claus...

And last but not least an action shot of the cookie decorating.  We have a Christmas fan already!!!

Halloween 2011

 Lightning McQueen and my little pumpkin

Celebrating my birthday a couple of weeks ago.  Birthdays somehow become fun again with little ones! 

 Cami is growing up so fast.  Her new hobby is hanging out in the walker.  She can't quite touch her feet yet but give her another two months and she will be running around the basement trying to keep up with Dylan!

New pics

I finally got around to downloading a few pictures from the past couple of weeks.  I'll keep the post short and sweet!  First, Chad and the kiddos getting ready for the Northwestern game.  I stayed home with the kids, too late and too cold!  But we are planning on celebrating my birthday at the Indiana game this Saturday.  Let's hope for a Hawkeye victory and nice weather :)

 Next, Dylan's first attempt at bowling.  He loved it!  If only I could use the cheater...

 Dylan's first nap in his toddler car bed.  We are slowly but surely working his way out of the crib!

  First ride on the zebra at Niabi Zoo (yes we were wearing shorts last weekend)

 And the train ride with dad

 Finally, Cami's 2 month photo with Olivia!  She is growing up too fast.

On deck for the next post?  Halloween photos!  Dylan is going as Lightning McQueen and Cami as a pumpkin.  Trick or Treat!

Where does the time go?

I finally have a moment to upload some pictures (Grandma Shirley is playing with Dylan and BJ is rocking Cami while watching the Iowa game) and I noticed I haven't posted anything since Cami was 2 weeks. I guess time flies when you are having fun. Or when I don't ever have any time to myself anymore :) So yes, we have been busy. Cami is great when she sleeps but is pretty fussy the rest of the day. We took her to the last two home Iowa games but decided to stay home today and let Chad have a guys day. Nothing new with Dylan other than he still has an endless supply of energy and a naughty streak. He is going to 2 year old parents day out two days a week which he refers to as 'High School'. Not surprisingly, his reports every day say all he plays with are cars and trucks. Oh well. Here he is on his first day....

Cami's first Iowa game (Dylan went to Grandma's house) And the best photo I could get of the two of them this morning. Go Hawks!!!