Random Pictures

This guy is everywhere. Last week I had to replace a broken tail light and when doing so guess who greeted me at the Ford Dealership? When I went to my State Farm Insurance agent, I made sure to ask for the Discount Double Check!

One of our favorite wedding gifts...July will mark 5 years!

Secret Silo

Happy Mother's Day

On Saturday we were able to host the Lobenstein side of the family for Mother's Day. We Love You!

 

On Sunday it was Phelps side turn, hosted by Aunt Ashley. We Love You!

We didn't forget about our mommy, she earned herself a future trip here for her efforts, plus an endless supply of hugs.

 

I Want To Ride My Bicycle

Audra proudly shows off her new bike (Garage Sale Season) which she will be able to ride in a year or two. I would later spend an hour fitting it with training wheels. Grady also got a new bike (Lightning McQueen Themed). Meanwhile I got myself bike hooks. Maybe by the end of summer we won't need to use the hooks.

Audra likes to hold her dolls and rock them before bed time. She also makes sure to give them a bottle.

The Clouds weren't helping our quest to capture the Super Moon.

But the clouds cleared just long enough for a Super Moon Close Up.

 

A special thank you to my Aunt Colleen who helped us out by watching the kids Friday.  Here she an Audra are looking at pictures from their day together.

The kids had a great time playing with Cousin Chloe and her friend Elizabeth. They both asked if they could go back on Saturday. Thanks again! Maybe next time we can drop them off for PB on toast at breakfast.

*Photographer's Note: I have been feeling guilty because a majority of our pics lately are just of Audra. Which is overwhelmingly due to the fact that Grady never sits still long enough to take a picture. But it all evens out because I took more pictures of Grady before Audra came along. Two hands, two kids, one camera didn't always make for easy photography. 

Growing Like Weeds

"Morning Wishes"

Grady is ready to go on a hunting adventure.

I guess when you borrow Dad's boots it doesn't matter what feet you wear them on.

This canteen and his cheesy smile reminds me of the movie Stand By 

Me.

Hunting Dandelion

"Wish Dispenser"

Dandelion Game Preserve

Harvest Time

Make a Wish

Audra discovers that dandelion fuzz doesn't taste too good.

Photographic Fun

Sandbox Sunset

Swinging Sweetie

Pleasant Ridge Store

Old Time Country Store

Fields of Green, Valley of Grey

Wild Turkeys

Tom Turkey

Green Built Home

Dyreson Shed

Vampire Flowers

Aloha Lilacs

Reddy Kilowatt

Kindle Cuddle with Grandpa Gary

Wisconsin River Wildflower

We both look forward to the day the kids can play together by themselves.

After lunch the kids decided to play backyard baseball on their own. Including modified base baths.

Fortunately for Audra, Grady has trouble hitting limited arc slowpitch.

Audra likes to help Mom grade papers. For some reason she always picks the same boy's paper to draw on. Not even two and she already has crushes on older boys. Yikes!

The kids are staying with relatives all week, due to their daycare being closed. Hillary is looking forward to some quiet time to get caught up on grading. I am looking forward to playing with Grady's Star Wars figures!

Come See What's Brewing 2012 Edition

Sunday we took our first family trip to Miller Park in 2012.

Aunt Ashley was our special guest. She brought Ring Pops...

Audra and her brother liked the Ring Pops. Dad and Mom not so much.

Before the game the Brewers honored Ryan Braun for his 2011 NL MVP award.

Presenting the award was 2 time Brewer MVP Robin Yount.

Braun also received the Silver Slugger award from owner Mark Attanasio.

Play Ball!

Where are the fireworks?

Here we go Brewers, here we go!

The game was a bit dull so Audra gave Grady a grundy to pass the time.

Sausage Race would be won by the Polish.

It is time for everyone's most annoying game the Crazy Cap Shuffle.

Look who's on the scoreboard!

What number will it be?

Hamming it up for the camera.

The crowd says 3, so I go with 3.

I should of said 2.

Audra meets the Diamond Dancers.

Look what Daddy caught in the 4th inning! Over 100 Brewer Games in Milwaukee and I finally got one.

On our way home Grady took a spin on the playground outside the park.

Batter Up!

The highlight for me wasn't the game or the foul ball. It was when Grady asked me to go outside with him and play baseball. Then it was striking him out with curve and making him cry. Just Kidding. He laced a couple balls pretty good.