Exploring...

Construction equipment 

Trains

Music (of course he found the drum)

Farm equipment (this pic was taken for Great Grandpa)

Vet and Animals

Dinosaurs, a space shuttle and of course more Cozy Coupes 

Sports and balls

A Giant Fire Truck

This past week Megan and Jadyn, Ashley and Paisley and Landon and I went to Kearney.  We of course hit up the big sale at Old Navy, headed to Valentino's for lunch and then to the museum.  We absolutely loved the Kearney Children's Museum.  I also went to the Kearney Children's Museum with my nanny kids, but it was at the old one.  I thought the old one was amazing but this one tops it off!   I probably loved it just as much as he did.  Landon of course went to all the "boy" areas and his friends stuck together and did their own thing.  That is why Landon is in pictures all by himself. We tried to get a picture of the three of them but it wasn't happening.  I also really wanted to spend time in the post office, bank and market, but Landon really wasn't drawn to those areas.  Maybe when he gets older.  We hope to go back soon.  I'd love to take more friends with us next time or even some family! We'll definitely be going back.  

17 months!

It is so hard to believe that my little one is almost 1 1/2 years old!  I realized too that I have done a horrible job of keeping track of what he has been doing lately.  I guess I have just been enjoying it too much!  Here are some of his memorable characteristics at this age:

*  He continues to expand his vocabulary.  There are times when he jabbers away and none of it makes sense and there are other times that you can understand everything.  Ball is still his favorite word by far! He also has added bubble, ducky, treat, cookie (for cracker), drink, shoe, bankie (blanket), swing, bath, Scotty, Kirk, book, nana (banana), milk, fishy… that is all I can think of right now.  He also likes to say, Ready, Set, Go!  We also count together.  I will say one and he will say two!

*  I am amazed at everything he is picking up; he is staring to make connections! To name a few when I ask Wally if he needs to go potty, or outside Landon immediately heads to the back door.  He then loves giving Wally treats when he is done.  The latest thing is when I grab my computer he automatically goes, "Scotty" as he knows that is where we Skype with my brother.  He loves it!

*  Landon loves dancing!  There is one show called Bubble Guppies that he LOVES to dance to.  He also loves dancing to Mickey Mouse's Clubhouses song called Hot Dog!

*  He loves putting his blankies over his head and walks around like a ghost.  Often times he runs into things!  When he wakes up from his naps he will even hand me every blanket and his binky.  He doesn't want them left in his bed.

* Landon loves babies!  Several of our friends have had babies lately and he has loved every single one of them.  We went to the hospital recently to visit Delaney and he was in awwwwww of her.  Then we went to visit baby Addison and loved tickling her toes.  More little girlfriends to add to his list!

*  Summer has gotten the best of his separation anxiety.  Landon has definitely became a mommy's boy.  He keeps his eye on me and whenever I start to leave he grabs ahold of my leg.  Going back to school will be hard.

Happy 4th of July!

For the 4th of July Landon and I headed to visit my Grandparents.   Of course though we can't go to Kearney and not hit up Target and Old Navy.  We ended up meeting my brother and sister-in-law there too so it was fun to shop with them and have an extra hand to help out. Landon was even wearing his Old Navy 4th of July shirt so he fit in well with their displays!  

 Kurtis originally thought that he was only going to have Wednesday off, so he wanted to stay home and relax.  He asked for Thursday and Friday off but his boss said he needed him at the plant. He later got a call Wednesday evening saying he could have the days he requested off.  Oh well!  After shopping we headed out to my grandparents' house.  We had a wonderful visit.  We sat around and watched Landon act silly (more like sleep deprived; as he didn't nap all day), talked, and enjoyed a nice 4th of July supper.  My cousin Kent and Sarah also came out to spend time with Grandma and Grandpa.  My Grandma loved having her three oldest grandchildren there and we loved being there!  We didn't light off any fireworks as it was way too dry on my grandparents farm.  However, I did see some beautiful ones on my way back into town that evening.  I believe I caught the end of Fonner Park's show!  It was a wonderful and relaxing day!   

Landon and his Great Grandparents.  A quick picture before we headed home!

Baby Lapsits!

This summer on Tuesday mornings we have been going to the public library for baby lapsit time. Each week I met up with some of my friends and their kids.  The kids sing, read stories, eat animal crackers and play.  We have only gone a couple of times but I think Landon enjoys it.  We still haven't learned how to sit and listen but he tries. After it is over we spend some time in the children's department playing and checking out books.  Here are some pictures thanks to the public library's Facebook page.

  

Jakob Wedding!

 This weekend one of my best friends got married! I am so honored that I was a part of their big day.  I was in charge of taking random pictures Friday and Saturday while we were getting ready so I have lots.  Here are some of my favorites!  

We started bright and early Friday morning decorating for the reception (I loved this part; the Martha Stewert in me definitely came out), then had lunch at her parents house and headed to get our nails done!  

Rachel and three of her bridesmaids!

All seven of us getting our toes done.  Even Rachel's sister did; which was the first!  

Saturday morning we all got ready at Rachel's house and helped each other look beautiful.  Thank goodness for Mandy; I did my own hair but then Mandy helped with the poof!  

The beautiful bride!

Heading to the church….well…some of us did.  Let's just say that Nicole locked the keys in her trunk as we were packing up, so four of us had to wait for someone to come unlock the car.  Thank goodness we still had plenty of time.  

Look how stunning she looks!  

All dressed up!  Yes, I am the pasty white blonde!  Probably should have gotten a little more sun.  :)  Oh well!  

Shots on the bat at Sluggers to celebrate!  

This is where it all began 3 1/2 years ago thanks to Dawnita!  We are so glad they found each other.  They are a perfect fit!  

The groomsmen!  Their ties matched our ribbon on our flowers.  I was with John Urbanski in the purple!

The cupcake table.  I loved how this turned out!

Ahhhh, the cutest little man there!  He loved the music and being able to run around.  He did miss his mommy though.  He kept going up and hugging everyone's leg that was wearing a black dress trying to find me.  Thanks to my parents for helping out at the reception.

Both sides of Rachel's family are soooooo much fun! Dancing is in their blood for sure!

Rachel dancing with her 82 year old grandpa!  He even danced to Solider Boy!

Rachel's mom bought a ton of stuff and made her own photo booth.  It was definitely a hit!  

I love you Rachel!

I love you too Kurtis!  

Kurtis had a busy day as he attended the wedding, part of the reception then had to go play the drums in his band at the Heartland Celebration at our church.  He later came back to the reception to pick me up! 

The decorations looked stunning and fun!  They were definitely Rachel.  

Did I mention I love cupcakes.  There were several different flavors...

including Margarita!  

The wedding was absolutely beautiful and the reception was a blast!  

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Jon Jakob!  

June Photo Dump

Landon loves animals. My mom said she was going to buy him a gerbil and I said, "I don't think so unless it stays at your house."  Makes me giggle though because growing up I talked my mom into every little pet we could possibly have. We had a guinea pig, hamster, fish, rabbits, cats, and dogs. Not all at the same time though :)

Landon loves fish too.  Every time we go to Walmart that is our first and last stop.

Landon swimming at Grandma and Grandpa's house! 

Swimming in the bath tub too!  He loves his bath time!

SPOILED!!  My dad went and got a popsicle; not 1 minute later Landon was crawling up in his lap for a bite.  He ended up eating almost the entire thing.

Landon trying to ride his little car. 

Baby Delaney Mae!  My friend Caitlin's little girl who was born on June 28th!

My two favorite boys!  :)

Mr. Independent!  He wanted to get his own cereal out of the box.

Landon was in Cozy Coop heaven at the Party Hut. He just hopped from car to car.  In this picture he is in the pink one. 

He loved acting like he was driving the car.