July 2009

July was a short month for pictures. I took a week-long trip to Alaska where I took over 500 pictures, but back home I only had time for a few. So here they are.


Grace is trying on my shoes. July 2, 2009.


Eating corn is one of our favorite things to do during the summer. And Grace knows how to chomp down with the best of them. July 13, 2009.


Ryan loves corn too! July 13, 2009.

Cuddlers! July 17, 2009.

More cuddlers! July 17, 2009.

I found a new park where the kids could play. It's not very big, but it's "new" and that's what counts. July 25, 2009.

Ryan is saying "cheese" in between banana bites. July 25, 2009.

Grace and Ryan. July 25, 2009.

Ryan. July 25, 2009.

I don't know what this face is. July 25, 2009.

June 2009

I finally decided to start blogging again. I need to catch up! So here are the highlights of this past June.


Ryan, enjoying his FIRST EVER cotton candy, at Scott's high school baseball playoff game at Midway Stadium. June 11, 2009.


Scott, coaching first base, at Midway Stadium. June 11, 2009.


Grace decided to put on Ryan's sunglasses and just hang out while watching TV. June 11, 2009.

Grace is showing me her "hmmph" face. June 12, 2009.

Grace is trying on her new purple kitty jumper and some of my bracelets. June 14, 2009.

Grace is totally 80's at my company picnic. June 19, 2009.

Pretty little Grace. June 20, 2009.

Grace. June 20, 2009.

Grace. June 20, 2009.

Grace wearing sunglasses, pajamas, and a kaleidoscope. June 20, 2009.

Father's Day. Scott got a new tookbox, and Ryan is helping him organize it. June 21, 2009.

Ryan sporting a pencil behind his ear, just like Grandpa Skip showed him. June 21, 2009.

Grace and Daddy on Father's Day. June 21, 2009.

Best Buds. Father's Day. June 21, 2009.

Grace is swinging at Grandma & Grandpa Hackett's house. One of her most favorite things to do. June 21, 2009.

Ryan is hamming it up in Grandma and Grandpa Hackett's backyard pool. June 21, 2009.

Ryan and Cate playing at Grandma and Grandpa Hackett's house. June 21, 2009.

More playing in the water! June 21, 2009.

Grace in Grandma and Grandpa Hackett's backyard. June 21, 2009.

Grace is giving a flower to uncle Kurt. June 21, 2009.

Ryan with his best friend Aftyn. Their first "playdate" together. Ryan was so excited. June 25, 2009.

Hot days and sprinklers are a perfect mix. June 25, 2009.

Goofballs. June 25, 2009.

Grace decided to try on Ryan's shoes, shorts, and hat. June 25, 2009.

Grace, on a windy day at the Sather's cabin. June 28, 2009.

Ryan loves to dig and find rocks and stuff at the Sather's cabin. June 28, 2009.

Ryan. June 28, 2009.

Me and the kids at the Sather's cabin. June 28, 2009.

Ryan. June 28, 2009.

Ryan and Papa Daryl, tending to the fire. One of their favorite activities. June 28, 2009.

Talk To You Soon

So... it's been almost 2 months since I entered a post on here... I think it was early June and I still had a lot of pictures to add on here and talk about, even then. I'm not ready to post anything right now, but after things settle down I hope to add things about our summer, and my trip to Alaska. Talk to you soon.

Grace Went On The Potty

June 8, 2009
I just have to mention this because it's funny, and the first time it's ever happened for Grace so I feel like I should document it. On this day she went poopy on the potty. Before anyone gets worried, I am NOT potty training her (yet). I could tell she was "working on something" so I brought her into the bathroom and sat her down on the training toilet - and she went. Ryan and I got all excited for her and she thought that was fun. But you probably won't hear more about Grace's potty stuff for a long time. This was a fluke. :)

Rocket Park Birthday

May 31, 2009
My Mom (Grandma Karen) had her birthday on May 18th and we celebrated on Sunday, May 31st by going to "Rocket Park" in Anoka. I don't think that's the official name of it, but that's what my sister called it. It has a big playground with a rocket kids can climb into. We had a picnic, the kids played in the park, the guys threw around some softballs, and we finished with cake. It was really nice outside and we all had a fun time.

My sister Jess and my niece Malorie...


Malorie, my Dad Skip, and my nephew Mark...


Mark and Ryan...


The Rocket...

Jess and Grace in the rocket...

Grace, listening to Grandma Karen's musical card. It was playing "You'll Be In My Heart" by Phil Collins. She liked singing to it.

Grandpa Skip...

Mark and Ryan...

Grandpa Skip again...

Grandma and Grace sharing cake. It was good cake!


Grace was sneaking tastes of the cake...

I Like Being in the Buff

May 28, 2009
"I like being naked! I'm free!" That's what Grace is saying. She really does like running around in the buff when I let her. :)