The first family vacation of the summer to Kansas has occurred. Joe finally got a break from the grind at work and we got to see a lot of family and enjoy the Kansas weather! Thanks for hosting us. Looking forward to July!
Prior to heading out to Kansas though, we had a few firsts for the boys that we were able to capture!
Charlie started swim lessons.
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| And he loves his "Googles" |
He also got to see his first extremely LONG train. A good 8-10 minutes passed of me trying to catch a good picture of him. Yes...he is posing for this one.
Ben got his first haircut. AND HE WAS AN ANGEL! He didn't move AT ALL while she was cutting. Total opposite from our first child.
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| Before |
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| During |
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| Maybe Thomas the Train on the TV in front of him helped |
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| So GROWN UP |
And then we were off to Kansas. The first night we were in town, we had family pictures taken. I can't wait to see how they turned out...here were a few that they shared.
Lots of fun was had while in Hoxie this time around. The boys went fishing for the first time (AND CAUGHT A FISH), they got to dive into "teddy bear" birthday cakes, celebrated Grandma's 40th at "work" celebration with cookies and punch and got to see Aunt Millie and Aunt Mary Ann!
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| A pro |
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| Super chill |
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| Charlie slapped the fish soon after this shot. Made me laugh. |
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| Oh boy. |
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| Thanks for the ice cream!!! |
It's not a trip home without a little fun with Bonnie and Carloff!
The stay at the hotel was uneventful (THANK GOODNESS) on the way back to Naperville. And since we've been back, we've been in GO MODE.
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| Hotel iPad time |
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| It's rare to catch this one sleeping...so we do it whenever we can! |
We opened the pool. YES! Now we need some nephews to come swim in it.
Charlie had his last day of 3's preschool.
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| Charlie and his buddy Jack. They've been hanging out since 6 weeks of age. |
Ben got his first ride on the train at Choo Choo Johnny's
Charlie had his first dentist appointment. 20 TEETH!
And lots and lots of playtime at the park!!
Can't wait to see all of you again soon! As for our back hall/bath remodel...it was delayed another week by our contractor so perhaps I will post some fun pictures next time. Have a great week!
