Henry is Walking!!!

Henry has decided it is time to walk....he has been cruising around for awhile now and is really starting to take some steps on his own. I can't believe he (along with Jameson and Archer) will all be one very soon!!!

Hope everyone is doing well...miss you all!!!

Lindsay

Red Ribbon Ride

Heidi just completed the Red Ribbon Ride in Minnesota, and posted her travel experiences. The ride supports finding a cure for and informing others about HIV/Aids. Check it out! She's awesome!

Is Your Dog TOO Happy??

Happy Tail Syndrome. It exists. Even the vet said it did. I'd noticed Coda had been losing hair on the tip of her tail, and was worried it was mange... again. But she hadn't been scratching or chewing on it, so all was well! Until New Mexico. We got there, and Coda got so into the local art scene she decided to join in the fun! We were finding blood spatter as high up as some of the picture frames. When we finally identified the problem, Bob was a great sport and (multiple times) bandaged Coda's tail. She looked hilarious, as you can see below. Apparently, Happy Tail Syndrome is when a dog wags their tail SO MUCH and hits it on things SO OFTEN that it damages the hair follicles. This in turns creates very dry skin in that location. So dry, it ends up cracking and bleeding! And because Coda can't stop wagging her tail (she is a VERY happy dog!), she contributed to Mom and Bob's home with her own modern artwork. Don't worry, we cleaned it all up. But still. HAPPY TAIL SYNDROME?!?!?! Thankfully she's no longer a "mangy mutt".

Bob & Beth Have a Blog

They've joined the ranks in the world of blogging. Check it out!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there. We are enjoying a relaxing day at home!! Hope everyone is able to spend time with family today.

Lindsay

Duped by a Three Year Old

Saturday afternoon we took the kids to the YMCA for a swim in the pool. Piper wanted to swim with me, Dad, in the big pool while Mom and Quinn swam in the baby pool. Piper can’t actually swim, yet, but she is close. She is not afraid to jump in, hold onto floaties and kick by herself, put her head under water, etc. Piper’s favorite activity was to kick while holding onto two floaties that looked like dumbbells. She can go the length of an Olympic sized pool, but she did not like her Dad being too close because she wanted to do it by her self. Keep in mind there was no shallow end and she can’t swim without some type of assistance. Throughout the afternoon Piper kept trying new and more daring moves such as using only one dumbbell instead of two or using no dumbbells. This made her Dad nervous because remember, she can’t swim.

At one point Piper got out of the pool and had a great idea. She asked me to swim from one end of the pool to the other under water. She eagerly ran to sit in the bleachers to watch. I have to admit that I felt a bit of pride well up seeing how my daughter wanted me to perform a test of endurance. I knew I would be up for the challenge. I swam to one end, took a deep breath and dove in. I made it half way and then came up for air. When I looked to the bleachers to wave to Piper, who I assumed would be beaming with pride, she was not there. She was getting into the pool from where I just came. Her quick little moves and funny grin told me that I had just been duped.

By the time I made it to her I was no longer angry, but almost impressed that she could pull that off. I told her not to trick me again and also warned her about the dangers of swimming alone. I also quietly warned myself not to fall for such schemes in the future because I fear more is to come.

Step by Step...oooo Baby

Here's a recent picture of Liam. Do you think he wants to start walking? I have a feeling Patrick and Alicia will be chasing him around sometime real soon.

Jeff & Alyse's Wedding

Jeff & Alyse's wedding was spectacular, beautiful and a total blast! Austin treated us to gorgeous weather - a perfect evening for an outdoor wedding and reception. It was so great to see those of you who were able to make the trip and we missed those who were not able to celebrate with us. Just so you know, all the aunts and uncles can still tear it up on the dance floor!

Check my blog for more pictures! I'm sure Heidi & Kate will have a few on their blogs as well.

Love to you all!

Pictorial

Here are some lovely photos from my birthday week (which is still going on...hence the elastic waist pants) and Easter (hence the elastic waist pants). Click here to check them out!

PICS

Missing Everyone

Hey Everyone...

I am really missing everyone...hope you all are doing good. Thought I might post a few pictures of Henry, Jameson, and Nolan. Hope you enjoy...hope to see other posts soon!!!

Love and miss you all,
Lindsay

Henry Jumparoo 2

Here is a longer video. Henry is having so much fun!!!

Henry Jumparoo

Hello All...

Just thought I would post a video of Henry playing in his jumparoo...he loves it!!! Hope everyone is doing good...miss you all!!!

Love,
Lindsay