Sunday, July 31, 2011

Hot and Humid

Awe the 100 + feeling of a Kansas summer.  I enjoyed the feel of it, but unlike those who live there I get to leave it Smile  Elliot and I went home to KC last weekend to help throw a bridal shower for my cousin Jenni.  Elliot also got to spend time with both sets of grandparents, cousin Marissa, and great grandparents.

 

This little Miss has spunk! She is constantly moving… and I mean every body part is in motion… when she is on the move, stay out of her way! She wasn’t keen on the idea of sharing with Elliot, so his feelings were hurt a few times when given a little shove….watch out Marissa, he will push back one of these days! The kids played in the sprinkler and pool before a Friday night cookout with family. 

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Watch her in action:

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We went to Topeka to visit with my dad’s side of the family.

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3 generations of men (well, two men, one little boy)

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Jenni’s Shower was Honeymooned Themed.  They will be honeymooning in Mexico, so we had the shower at a Mexican restaurant and gave “necessary” travel gifts. After the shower we headed to my Aunt Laurie’s house for an evening in the pool.

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Monday night…Spin Pizza…yum.

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Then and Now…7 years

Then….

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7 years ago Jared and I were married.  In those 7 years a lot has been done!

4 jobs

Grad school

Master’s degree

Owned a house

4 apartments

1 rental house

1 dog

4 states

4 Countries

and the best thing of all…1 amazing little boy

 

We have had many wonderful years together! The beginning of our marriage has been an adventure.  I can’t wait to see what the next 7 bring!  Love you Jared!

 

Now

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

We have a walker

Elliot has been slowly walking since a few days after his 1st birthday.  He now prefers to walk than crawl and has improved so much.  He is still a little clumsy, so with walking comes many bruises.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Family Fun

After Ruidoso we were joined here in Santa Fe by Jared’s parents, brother Jason, wife Courtney, and their little man Solomon.  A lot of playing was had.  We played inside with toys, outside at the park, and at the dinner table Smile.  Elliot shared his room with Solomon during their visit.  Both boys did really well!  It was cute listening to them on the baby monitor…Elliot would be squealing or chattering and you could hear Solomon say one of two things “stop it Elliot” or “Your funny Elliot”.

Jared is making Elliot laugh in this pic, but notice Solomon cracking up in the background.  Uncle Jared is too funny!

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Solomon is a park man.  Loves to play.

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Holding hands…awww cute.

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Elliot had yet another birthday gift!  I LOVE the Eric Carle abc cards!

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This face must be hereditary!

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Cousin Bath!

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Date night!  Thanks Brent and Liz

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The ladies went to the International Market

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