PEEK!

Somebody's in the kitchen cabinet...

...who could it be???

PEEK!

It's REECE!

This series of pictures reminds me of another cute little man from a few years ago...Click Here!

K-State Saturday

 Last Saturday Steve & I joined his brother & sis-in-law, Billy & Donna, on a trip to Manhattan to watch the K-State Wildcats defeat the OSU Cowboys. Billy & Donna have season tickets in the end zone, so we were able to get some great close-ups of the team & Coach Snyder. It was also fun to watch the game from our seats that were practically on the field - especially when the teams scored! Though we used to claim we had OSU-orange running in our veins while Steve coached there, it's been fun to be back in Kansas, and root for the "home" team!

Coach Snyder

This was the view from our seats - I am not using my camera zoom at all!

Team Unity - coming in at the half.

Before the game, we wandered around Bramlage Coliseum, which is next to the football stadium...We look forward to seeing a basketball game here someday - but I need to see my Jayhawks inside Allen Fieldhouse first!! (Rock Chalk!)

Inside Bramlage we  had our picture taken next to the BCS trophy - Hopefully it will find it's place at home in Manhattan on January 7, 2013!!
(Yes - we are wearing our Butler gear to a KSU game...it was either our Butler Purple, or we'd have to choose between OSU-Orange or KU Crimson & Blue!)

After-Halloween Sale!

I hit the Wal-Mart Day-After-Halloween Clearance Aisle and found some fun costumes for the boys to play around in. FYI - I was very good and avoided the half-off candy this year!

Choo Choo! All Aboard!

This picture makes me think he's saying, "Well, hello there, ladies!" HA! My little ladies man!

Somebody is NOT happy!



Clown Baby



Garrett especially loves this Spiderman costume (though, it's clearly too big!) He is demonstrating his web-blasting skills. We have determined the older boys at daycare must play "Spiderman", since I don't think Garrett has ever even seen the cartoon...yet he loves all things Spidey!

Happy Halloween! 2012

Garrett is fascinated by everything firefighter-related...so this year there was no doubt about what he would dress up as for Halloween: a Firefighter! He also decided that Reece would make a perfect fire dog. So a phone call was made to Grandma Nana, and a few weeks later a package arrived in the mail with the PERFECT costumes for the boys!! Thanks, Mom!

Our little Fireman, his fire dog, and a scarecrow...along with about 100 boxelder bugs! The boys were more interested in the bugs than having their picture taken - so this was as good as I could get.



Our first stop: Grandma Jackson's house! Trick or Treat!

Isn't he a sweet li'l fire puppy??

Aunt Pat was doing some redecorating, and her ladder led to the perfect photo opportunity!

Happy Boys on Aunt Jan's front porch swing.

Chilly Fall Day

Last weekend Steve had to work on Saturday, so we bundled up and headed out to Grandma Jackson's house for the afternoon! The Jackson Cousins joined us for some fun outdoors.

Reece is on a mission!

FOOTBALL! With Cousin D.J.

I overheard Garrett telling DJ to tackle him. DJ responded that he didn't want to tackle...and then Garrett proceeded to explain to DJ, "You HAVE to tackle - it's Football!"

Rosy Cheeks

Reece found Garrett's old wagon & pulled it all over the yard. A new favorite!

Garrett vs. Cow - I think they are both a bit skeptical of each other!

I LOVE this beautiful little boy!

2012 Maple Leaf Festival

It's that time of year again...Fall Crafting Season!

A few weekends ago Garrett & I loaded up and headed for Aunt Ginger's home in Olathe for a weekend of fun, crafting & food! Once again, we spent Saturday at the Baldwin City Maple Leaf Festival. It was a beautiful day - the temperature was just right & the fall colors were amazing!



Drinks? Check. Snacks? Check. Happy 3-Year-Old? Definite Check!

Our close friend, Darci, made the trip from Iowa for her 2nd Crafting Weekend! She wasn't alone...Baby Boy Bangert was along for the weekend adventure! Can't wait to meet him in person next March!!

CHEESE!

Garrett's Cousin Colt (Cousin Shelly Scotten's oldest) and Garrett had fun together. They look like they are ready to roll!

I didn't make very many purchases this year. But I could not resist this sock monkey hat for Garrett!

This festival is definitely a great family outing opportunity - complete with pony rides!

What a splendid day!



There is also a parade, complete with...FIRE TRUCKS! Garrett was especially excited to see the many different emergency vehicles go by, lights flashing & horns blaring!

...and what fall outing would be complete without a super slide ride??



Fall Zoo Adventure

We celebrated the first day of Fall with a trip to the Sedgwick County Zoo.

This zoo adventure was also partially a reward for Garrett's recent potty training success!

The boys are ready to go explore!

These birds were so beautiful!



Garrett was most looking forward to seeing the giraffes. They didn't disappoint! He would have liked to get closer...but he was in awe of them from a distance as well.



Daddy and Garrett checking out the "Detroit Lions".



The boys tamed the lions at the zoo!



...and Garrett rode the lion like a bull!



Lunch break...and funny grins.



Reece also enjoyed our lunch break - especially since he got to run around...



...and play peek-a-boo!



Check out the 3 monkeys!



This guy was ready for his close-up.



This guy crashed halfway thru the zoo adventure.



More bull riding in the barn.



Giddy-up!



Look out...Cow crossing!



I like this pic because it looks like the two kids are running around playing together!