4th of July

We are so lucky to have a parade that goes by close to our house on the night of July 3rd. It's really nice to walk to the end of the block for a night of entertainment. B Man was only interested in the tractors..because the quote of the evening was "MORE TRACTORS, MORE TRACTORS" as the rest of it filed by us....a few pieces of candy kept him in his seat until he saw the next one!!

Too Cool



Hurry up Mommy....people are STARING AT US!!

AHH... a refreshing treat

On the 4th we were going to just stay home and enjoy the day off BUT somehow I talked us into to going to the Urban.dale parade.  Casey works with a gentleman that saved us all a spot.  It was JUST PLAIN HOT and much of the morning was spent in the shade BEHIND everyone watching the festivities. We were stuck there until the end of the procession because we could not get to our car or even if we did all the streets around it were closed. The photo below was taken at 9:00 am....do you see how uncomfortable we look....WHAT WAS I THINKING DRAGGING US OUT IN THAT SAUNA!?!?! 



Just smile and then we will head for cover



Needless to say the rest of the day was spent INSIDE watching movies and snacking. We rounded out our holiday by escaping to our favorite 4th of July pizza place...The Taver.n for dinner.

Thank you to all those that have allowed us the Freedom to relax with our families!

Happy Halloween

This year Mr. B was a pilot flying his airplane!!

Before B man headed out, there were some "monsters" wearing masks that came to our house and B told me " I SCARED MOMMY...I SCARED....GO BYE-BYE MONSTERS" while pretending to shake in fear!! They all quickly took their masks off to show him they were friendly kids. Casey and I were both surprised he knew what scared meant AND that he needed actions to get his point across!! We had to wait until they were on the next block before venturing out ourselves.

Let's Go Daddy

Trick or Treat Angela

He would hold up his bucket and tell them TRICK OR TREAT and then told every one of them THANK YOU!!  Everyone LOVED his costume that his "Aunt" Janet helped us out with.

Ready for take off



This was a fun night



"One more time Mommy"

B had a GREAT TIME going to all the houses...though it was kind of a bummer as not many homes near us had their lights on. The Bourke Family was also a little  sad that we didn't get more than a dozen trick or treaters ringing our doorbell this year....I guess that is what happens when the mall does theirs at the same time!

I even had to wear this to my class party

This next photo was sent to me by one of his teachers....

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WITH THIS KID?!?!?!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN
FROM
PILOT B!!!!



Memorial Day

Mr. B and I went to visit my grandparents in Cedar Falls. He spent a majority of his time running around and watching the neighbor mow his lawn...back when Iowa was getting rain frequently and yards needed to be trimmed often. He also played in a bucket of water for a SHORT time...so that would explain the wardrobe change!!




My dad made this nice "wall" around their tree for me to sit on!!!



He is doing a super job over there!!

MY BEST BUDDY!!!

Grandma went to her ladies' coffee that afternoon, so the three of us went to the different cemeteries to pick up the memorial flowers. When we finished Grandpa treated us ice cream at Cold.stone for all our hard work.  Then it was time to go home and see what daddy got done for the day. Casey seems to get more accomplished while we aren't there....I wonder why that is?!?!?

Two of the most loving people in the world with B

He always has a wonderful time seeing his Great Grandpa and Grandma!!

Little Dude

Why does Grandma B do this?!?!

It did not seem that long ago that B was looking devotedly at his daddy...

Dude with an Attitude!!

now he's not so little anymore....said with a tear in his mommy's eye!!

Happy Grandparents' Day

Mr. B had been practicing what to say and when I started to record......

I guess he was DONE telling you but we hope you still enjoyed the day!!

September 11th

Today I'm especially grateful for the men and women that continue to protect our Country...near or far from home. We will never forget the events or those that lost their lives that tragic day.

 ALWAYS REMEMBER!!!

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!?!?

The first game of the Iowa State football season started great!! I love afternoon games...but I wish it wasn't so HOT. We decided not to do the RV this year and I think this is going to be a whole lot easier for us....others in our group may not think that. B Man had a fun time running up and down the hill and found plenty to keep himself occupied until the real action began. We are really lucky to sit by some fabulous people that help corral B when he needs to get down and "stretch" his legs. 

I'm ready TO GO!!

Good thing I brought my "tractors".

Bags, anyone?!?!

Our annual first game family photo

Waiting for those doors to open

Here comes Coach Rhoads and the ISU Cyclones

This only lasted about twenty minutes

HOORAY...WE WON!!

It's gratifying to have the first WIN of the year!!

( Hopefully this weekend's game against IOWA ends the same way!! )