Playtime at home and a visit with Isabel

Isabel and Katie are almost one!




Katie is on the move with her walker, she is fast!


Seriously, why do kids love emptying the Tupperware drawer so much?


Kevin was showing Katie how to build with her baby blocks. Yep, she knocked over his towers in about 2 seconds...

Daddy's birthday

...but I did not manage to take his picture, only a few of the kids looking their best!

So much fun at Rieman Gardens

Yesterday we took a ride to Ames to visit family and went to the butterfly exhibit at Rieman Gardens. The butterfly house was indoors of course, but we were also able to explore the outdoor ponds and gardens.

They gave Kevin a magnifying glass to examine the butterflies and bugs, he loved that!



Wow, it is hard to get 3 kids to pose for one picture...


The Ants were invading the picnic...!


Great Grandma had a wild ride:


James is adorable wearing Kevin's Cub's jacket. I am thrilled to see another cute baby boy wear it.


Happy belated birthday to Lana, we were so glad to come for a visit. Kevin loves going to Lana's house! She has a fun basement, park in the backyard, cool fish pond, and he tells me that Lana is way nicer than me. She is!

Kevin, almost 4 years old!

I can't believe Kevin will turn 4 in a few weeks!

Today I said "Kev, you're almost 4, you're getting old". In return he smiled and said "I'm not old, I'm new"!

He is so excited for his super hero themed birthday party. Yes, he will wear the cape, mask and cuffs to his party!