August 2009

Here are our highlights from August.


Ryan and Cate are riding the train at Como Town. August 9, 2009.


Scott and Grace took a ride too. August 9, 2009.


August 9, 2009.

Grace. Como Town. August 9, 2009.

Cousins Ryan and Cate on one of the Como Town rides. Their cage went up and down and they got to spray water (like firemen). August 9, 2009.

Cate and Ryan having tons of fun. August 9, 2009.

Grandpa Hackett and Grace. How sweet. August 9, 2009.

My sister Jess needed me to watch her kids on this Friday, so I decided to take everyone bowling. It was super fun. Here are cousins (and buddies) Mark and Ryan. Ryan really looks up to his big cousin Mark. August 27, 2009.

At the bowling alley, Mark won this Nascar finger for Ryan on the first try at the machine. Here is Ryan and Malorie showing it off. He's pretty serious about that finger. August 27, 2009.

Sweet Malorie. She's special to me. August 27, 2009.

Mark is such a handsome kid. August 27, 2009.

Sister and Brother. August 27, 2009.

The gang, smiling (with pizza all over their faces). They were having a happy day. August 27, 2009.

We went to one of Mark's football games, and Ryan was upset about something here. August 29, 2009.

Grandma Karen, Grace, Ryan, and Malorie playing at the park. August 29, 2009.

Cousins Malorie and Grace. August 29, 2009.

This was so funny! Ryan and Malorie found this net to walk under and it pulled their hair back in such a goofy looking way! August 29, 2009.

Mal's turn under the net. August 29, 2009.

Jess, Grace, and Ryan. August 29, 2009.

Ryan got to have a sleepover with Marky at our house. He was super excited to spend time with his big cousin. They played Wii and ate snacks, and stayed up late. What fun! August 29, 2009.

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.