Wisconsin Weekend {part I}

First of three glorious weekends in the great state of Wisconsin!

Riley’s Graduation Party!

You’re lucky there isn’t snow on the ground Henry or cousin David would have you flipped the other way : )

Meeting cousin Deb for the first time!

Don’t be fooled sweet cousin Mary is rarely ever as innocent as she looks!

There has got to be a picture of cousin Tricia holding me in this exact same position!

Photobomber! I have a feeling this is only the start of the cousin corruption you will experience at the hand of the Power’s side : )               

 

Aunt Doe & Uncle Scott’s house

Luckily, we were able to get Henry back on the straight and narrow at Aunt Doe’s house!

Happy as can be!

A couple others showed up at Aunt Doe’s to get their Henry squeezes in. Obviously,  Henry became quite attached!

And of course a new favorite photo taken during a Father’s day lunch with Grandpa Steve!

The Amazing Ms. Amanda!

{When you are not able to be the one taking care of your child during the day you hope and pray to find someone that you trust…. Someone that will play with them, feed them, change their diapers, wipe their nose, hold them tight, read books, show them silly faces, take them for walks, teach them patience, get them to nap, make them laugh, take their temperature, and wipe up their spit -  ALL while showing them love.}

Amanda – We can’t thank you enough for taking care of our little boy and being so supportive and reassuring as we get started on our parenting journey.  The love and patience you and your family have shown with Henry and with us is truly a God send. We also deeply appreciate you sharing your children with us. Henry was spoiled each and every day to have Gabby & Preston watching out for him and providing such memorable entertainment!

 

The best parts of my day were when one of these pictures would arrive via text showing us what our little guy was up to!

{He finally reached the parrot!}

 

{Trying to get in on a game of Slap Jack}

{Wanting to play with the big boys}

                  

 

{His buddy Preston]

        

{Sweet little Miss Gabby)

 

 

{One of his first days and one of his last}

                                 

 

Thanks, Amanda! He wouldn’t be the amazing napper, happy little book lover, smart and sweet boy without everything you have done for him these last few months.

Two Teeth!

 

 

“Well, hello there!”

 

“Mom has been snapping a million pictures lately in hopes of getting the perfect one.”

 

“Obviously, she’s crazy.”

 

“You see she is trying to get me to show you my two new teeth.”

 

“But I’d rather try to figure out how I’m supposed to eat these slippery bananas!”

 

 

“Squirrel!”

 

“Anyway, you promise to stop snapping away if I show you?”

 

 

“Fine but I’m keeping my eyes closed!”

 

 

“Alright, now get out of here.”

 

“Seriously, Mom!”

On the move….

Henry is starting to army crawl!  Lucky for me he still takes lots of breaks : ) 

A true carpet cleaner!

8 Months Old

Yikes! Where did the last month go?!  Well, we were a bit busy that is for sure so there is a lot to catch up on. *Warning VERY LONG post ahead!

 

 

Crazy Legs 8k – Thanks Adam for watching our little guy while we enjoyed a great race!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brenda and Joe’s Wedding in Randolph, NE – Thanks Grandma Jane and Grandma/Grandpa Stauffer for taking care of Henry while we were away!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mother’s Day Weekend!

It was a beautiful weekend filled with a fun run, breakfast with my boys, and beautiful bath time smiles!

 

“Ahh”  “Mmm…”  “Ooooo”

 

 

Jeff & Rachel’s Wedding Weekend – Thanks Keilah for coming along and watching Henry! It made our weekend that much more relaxing and enjoyable.

                           

 

 

Yikes! That is quite a lot of recapping! And now for the grand finale…

8 months old and hangin’ on tight….still… smart boy ; )

 

P.S. Promise another post will be up soon. Henry has been working hard on a surprise for you all!