Thursday, June 28, 2012

Girlfriends & Cupcakes

Today I was working in Cedar Falls/Waterloo area and was able to sneak in a much needed visit with my dear friend Kate, who is expecting Baby #2 in the next couple of weeks. Catching up with girlfriends is always a sweet treat, but Kate made it especially sweet by introducing me to Scratch Cupcakery! We enjoyed a little something sweet over some great conversation and packed one to go for my two sweet little boys at home! They are always excited to see me when I come home, but Luke was especially ecstatic when I told him I had a surprise! He couldn't wait to eat dinner so he could enjoy his something sweet. This boy loves cupcakes and we found out tonight, Ben loves them just as much!!!!!
 This not only looks amazing, it IS amazing! (I had to steal a little bite to see what all the excitement was about!)
 I told them they had to smile for the camera before they could dig in...can you tell Luke is anxious!?
 Ben enjoying his portion!
 ...Luke his:)
They were in heaven! 

Monday, June 25, 2012

Scrub a dub...

...our two little cuties in the tub!
 One of Ben & Luke's favorite things to do...bathtime!
 These two make bathtime so much fun...
"No mom, we don't want to get out!"

Friday, June 22, 2012

Our Cuties

I have been spending the past three days home with my boys and loving our time together! I did myself a favor (and my boys), and turned my email off on my phone, which has allowed me to fully enjoy and focus on summer fun with our two little ones! The weather has been a little warm/humid, but we are trying to get as much outside fun in as we can! I love watching these two play together more and more, and hearing Luke ask "mama, will you play with us? Let's build something!!!" That right there...just melts my heart! Here are a few pictures my mom and I took of the boys last week.





Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Happy Fathers Day

Happy (belated) Fathers Day to all the wonderful fathers out there. We are truly blessed to celebrate one of the best! My boys are so lucky to have such an amazing dad, Happy Father's Day Sean! I always tried to envision what kind of dad Sean would be to our children. I knew he would be a "fun" kind of dad, but what I love most is how much our two little guys make him smile, how proud he is to father these two sweet little guys! They brighten all of his days, just as he does for them! From the "special pancakes, fishing in the big lake, and falling asleep together" to the countless hugs and kisses, these two little guys are pretty lucky to have such a wonderful man in their life to call daddy! We love you Sean!  While Sean was in Canada the boys and I made a very special gift for Sean...
Luke is explaining to Sean how he made his gift!
Sean & Luke celebrating their 3rd Father's day together
This was a very special day for Benny & Daddy as it was their 1st Father's Day
(poor Ben had a rough weekend, running a temp/throwing up, and just plain old miserable)
Luke's card he made for Sean
This was Luke telling a story...
Luke working on his project for daddy
Ben even painted his...we had to revert to a hand and a footprint because he kept squeezing his hand every time we went to make a print, it was pretty cute!
Happy Father's Day to Bop!!! It is amazing to watch how wonderful my dad is with our two boys. These two little guys couldn't be more lucky to have such a fun, loving grandpa who means the world to them, and I know they mean everything to him. There are very few weeks that can go by where they don't call, visit, or face time if its been too long! Thank you dad for being such a loving "Bop" to our boys!
Dad, we are so appreciative of the love, guidance, and friendship you give to us daily. You have enlightened us in many ways, showed us true faith, love, and give us so much support. WE love you dearly!


Sean and his dad spent the week together fishing in Canada with friends

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Bop & Nannie Vacation

The boys enjoyed a few days at Bop & Nannies, while daddy was in Canada and I was in Minneapolis. It was a little crazy getting things organized for my meeting and the boys out the door and away for a few days, but it was actually nice for Luke to spend a few days with his Bop & Nannie. It was a good distraction for him, he was getting concerned "Where my daddy go???" We are happy to have Sean home and enjoying a nice relaxing weekend with him and celebrating Fathers Day! (More on that later)
 Bop & Nannie had a surprise for the boys...baby kitties!
Ben's 1st experience with the kitties and he wasn't one bit scared:)
Luke holding one of the kitties. Bop said he could name one so we are working on a name just right for the baby kitty
Checking out where "Hawk" mama kitty, hid her babies! In the feed bag, in the feed wagon!
 One of the boys favorite things to do...stand at the window and watch Bop outside doing chores!
Ben's 1st experience in the bounce house and he loves it!
 "hut, hut, hike!"

Monday, June 11, 2012

Our weekend

We had a nice weekend, minus the fact that we are missing Sean SO SO Much! Sean left Thursday for a fishing trip to Canada. Luke starting asking Saturday "where my daddy go?" I remind him he went fishing and he will reply "oh, Tanada?" Every time we leave to go somewhere and come home and will ask, "my daddy home yet?" This is the longest Sean will have been away from the three of us and it has been a very long few days without him. I didn't realize how empty our house could feel just knowing he isn't home. We are filling up our time in hopes that the days go by fast and we can get to Saturday! Luke is being so cute, he will randomly walk up to me, give me a big hug and kiss, and say "Miss you mommy!" I think he really misses his daddy:) I am taking the boys up to my parents on Wednesday for a little "Bop & Nannie Vacation"! I have a meeting in Minneapolis Thursday-Friday, so they are going to watch the boys.
 Nannie came down to stay with us for a few days while daddy was in Canada! Ben will wrestle anyone that is willing to lay on the floor!!!!
 We got the pool out for the boys this weekend and they really enjoyed splashing around
 Ben's 1st time swimming! I put this little pool on the screened in porch, but he really didn't want anything to do with it. He was more interested in being out in Luke's pool on the deck. I am really starting to see "Where Luke is, Ben is!"
 Our little fishy!
 Such a big boy! 9 months old
Growing up before our eyes! Luke is so full of energy, laughter, and brings so many smiles to all of our days! We love you buddy!
 Saturday after the boys woke from their naps, we took off for the museum. Luke is filling the wagon with "poop"! Bop had been hauling manure our last trip to the farm so Luke is obsessed with doing the same!
 Ben is happy as ever driving the tractor
 The boys yesterday morning playing outside in the swing! Ben loves the swing and Luke equally loves pushing him!
 While Ben took a nap, Luke and mommy enjoyed an ice cream snack on the deck!
Sunday morning at 6:30...the boys baking cookies! I asked Luke what he wanted to do and he said "make cookies!" 

Friday, June 8, 2012

Summer project

We are taking on a pretty big project for the summer, finishing our backyard.
Getting Started...measuring up the backyard

BEFORE
                                                  PROGRESS                                 
 Luke helping Kyle

 Having fun while working!

 Making great progress