Anniversary weekend...

(here and here are a couple past anniversary posts, so you can see wedding pictures and hear the story =)  If you want to.)

Boy how things have changed!  Seven years ago Garet and got married.  We tease at how we never could have possibly imagined this is where we would be in 7 years!  And that is a good thing =)  We love where we are today!  It is just funny to think about where we once were!

We had a GREAT weekend!  Garet took off on Monday (our actual anniversary) so we had a long 3 day weekend!  We got frozen yogurt... this place has bubbles on the wall and Colin likes to pretend to pop them all!

 

And they had some good music playing so we had to dance!  

 

We went to National Trails Day at a local park.  It was a lot of fun!  When we got there, there was a dog herding demonstration... two dogs herding ducks.  Random.  But Colin was interested!

 

There was music and thankfully it was shaded under some big trees!

 

Addison and I were there too =)  She slept through the entire thing.  Well until lunch and the park... then she was hungry!

 

There were lots of little booths set up that you could visit.  One of them had a miniture horse!  She was adorable!!

 

There was also kayak demonstrations, and if you wanted to you could "test" out a kayak.  Of course Garet wanted to test one!  And to our surprise, Colin could get on one too!  He loved it!  And I know Garet was excited to have him out on the water!  There they go!

 

When we got home, Colin took a nap and I snapped a quick picture of Addison in this cute one piece!  She barely fits in the newborn clothes anymore... she is too long.  So this is the only time she will have on this outfit.  =) 

 

We live in a neighborhood that is on a lake... we can walk down the road and get to the lake.  Garet and Colin have walked there many times, but I haven't since I was big 'ole pregnant, then I was recovering from surgery.  So - finally I walked down to the lake with Colin.  He was happy to show me the way!

 

He likes to collect rocks on the way so that he can throw them into the lake once he gets there.

 

Right next to the lake is three tree stumps (that someone has put there) like seats.  When Colin was finished throwing his rocks he said, "let's just watch the water..." and he sat down.  So cute.

 

 Then he picked a flower for me.  What an angel.

 

We Garet also managed to get some things done around the house.  He replaced all the window latches.  (Eventually we want to replace all the gold/brass hardware with the brushed nickel)  When he got out his power tools we remembered that Colin had some too! 

 

These were a gift from Pop and Barbara and what a huge hit they were!  They look just like the real thing!  In fact, while I was happily snapping away with the camera, Colin picked up GARET's tool and said, "this is mine?!"  And I said, "Yes bud!  Looks just like daddy's!"  and I proceeded to snap his picture.  Good thing Garet was behind me... he quickly got the real tool away from Colin.  Ha!

 

Then Garet and Colin fixed the windows together.  Adorable!

 

Oh, and they came with goggles, which Colin wore on the top of his head =)

 

When I was going through a junk drawer I found a coupon that was about to expire for a free game of bowling.  So, we went!  We weren't entirely sure how Colin would do, but he loved it!

 

It was dark and there were neat lights flashing all around, so that was neat.  Colin liked to try and stomp on the lights that were flashing on the floor!  He did awesome.  I love this picture - giving high fives for a good roll!

 

When Garet would go, Colin would yell, "Go daddy!"  He was really into it!

 

For our actual anniversary, we spent the morning at the Children's Museum.  We hadn't been there since before Addison was born, and I haven't taken both the kids out alone yet... so we all went as a family.  And had a great time!   At the firetruck there were lots of other kids playing there and they all had big imaginations!  They were on their way to a fire, then they all got out and put out the fire... it was adorable.  Colin fit right in!  (so did Garet!)

 

This is super blurry (phone camera...) but it totally captures the excitment.  Colin was running at full speed!  He grabbed the hose and quickly ran to put out the "fire"!

 

For lunch we had a picnic downtown.  There is a neat fountain that randomly comes on.  It came on while we were eating...

 

 Then went off.  Colin was quickly finished eating and got down to run around.  When the fountain came back on, he got super excited! 

 

He was saying, "Who did that?????!!!!"  haha
We finally told him that Fred did it, because "I don't know" just didn't cut it.
Here he is splashing in the puddles.  When we left his shoes, socks and shorts were soaked!

 

I think we all love spending time together as a family.  It was a perfect weekend!  Right before bed I told Garet I needed to get a picture of us!  After all it was us that we were celebrating =)

 

I am in love!

What we've been up to...

Life has definitely gotten even more busy!

I let Colin drive his cars around in some paint.  And it made for a really neat picture =) 

 

Garet's mom and Rod came by for a couple days, then his sister Adriane came for the weekend.  They all had fun figuring out what was going on with our backyard =)  We had plants everywhere.  I have no clue what I'm doing when it comes to flowers, so they were able to simplify everything.  Now we have a plan!  Yay!  It will take more work to get the yard where we want it, but it's nice to have a vision of how it will look.  Thanks Adriane!

 

Garet loaded up Colin and they headed to our nieces' graduation for the day.  I was all alone all day with this sweet little lady!

 

On Memorial day we decided to head to the park down the road.  Here is Colin going down the slide backwards...

 

This is such a nice park... there are a few baseball fields.  Colin enjoyed running all the bases... when he got to home he did a nice big jump!

 

There is also a rec center where there are a few basketball courts.  Colin has recently gotten really into trying to dribble and shoot.  You go boy!

 

We have spent LOTS of time outside!   I was telling Garet yesterday that I am so glad we had Addison in the Spring... what do you mamas do with winter second (or third... fourth...) babies?!?  It is sooo nice to have our screened patio, put Addison down in her chair, and then go play with Colin in the yard while she sleeps. 

 

Or I can just sit and feed her while C is getting energy out with the water. 
Plus, Colin absolutely loves to be outside!  On this day we filled up his boat with water and ran around like crazy people outside.  He also got his basketball and we bounced it back and forth.  When it would roll off the deck, Colin would go get it and bring it back... that is why he has so much dirt on him =)

 

You can't even see the side of his face... there was a huge dirt mark.  My sweet, dirty little man!
Here he is "dribbling" the basketball.   Oh and do you see how the deck is wet under his feet?  That is because we have to stand in a "puddle" and bounce it back and forth.  Don't worry, I was standing in one too.  See my little girl taking her nap on the patio?  =)

 

Addison makes tons of faces.  Mostly while she is asleep.  The one she makes the most is her concerned face.  Her little eyebrows get all scrunched up, like she is worried about something.  Then she will give us a big smile!  She especially smiles when I rub her sweet little cheeks.  I got one on camera!

 

Last year I got these bubbles for Colin that came in this little container that is supposed to not spill.  And go figure, it really doesn't!  Awesome!  Recently I found it, so a couple days ago I gave it to Colin and he had a great time blowing bubbles all around the yard.  Although, he wanted me to follow him around so I could pop them all. 

 

Suzi photobomb.  Nice. 

 

I was happy to see that Colin no longer put his entire mouth on the wand to blow the bubbles.  

 

What a sweet boy!  

 

And how is Suzi doing?  Great!  She loves to be outside as much as Colin does.   She will sneek drinks from his boat or watertable... if Colin sees her, she may get splashed.  Although, sometimes he will fill up a bucket and let her drink from it =)  Suzi also loves the yard!  I am so glad to see her running around like a puppy!  (she will be 8 in September)  She really is the best!!  Just look at that sweet little face!

 

(she also gives worried expressions)
 On Friday, Addison was 3 weeks old!  What?!  Sweet little girl.  She is laying on the blanket that Colin gave her =)

 

And now we are having another awesome weekend =)

Many firsts...

Yesterday Addison was 2 weeks old!  I have taken so many pictures that it is hard to keep up with them on this blog.  The Beane A Day blog has been up to date, but I figured I would just list a few of her "firsts"...

 

First time being held by big brother Colin right after we got home from the hospital:

 

First time holding hands (also with Colin):

 

First time hanging out outside while Colin played in the pool:

 

First time sucking her thumb (she doesn't like the pacifier, and this was a one and only time... so far):

 

First outfit, and first hair bow... also first outing, to the doctor:

 

First night being the only child at home (daddy and Colin went out for the evening):

 

First time meeting Suzi:

 

First bath, and Colin helped wash her back:

 

First time watching "monkeys" with Colin:

First time playing in the playroom:

 

First visitor, Aunt Karen:

First babysitter - my mom watched Addison while Garet and I took Colin out for yogurt one night.  It was so fun to treat him... we had a great time!