Half Way!

Landon wanted in the picture but then when we actually were ready to take the picture he didn't want it taken.  A little side of him not many people see!  

20 Weeks

 (Half way there and the size of a banana)

Then of course later he wanted his belly picture taken!

I had my 20 week appointment on May 28th

Weight Gain: 7 pounds

Heartbeat: 144 bpm

Ultra sound scheduled for next week!  

Memorial Weekend!

For Memorial Day weekend we headed home to Grant for the weekend.  Kurtis' sister's family made the trip from Evanston (8 hours away) so it was great to spend some time with them.  It was a pretty laid back weekend which was nice because I had a crazy busy week before with finishing up my school year.  

Saturday we headed to the park to play!  It was so beautiful out that we decided to stay and have a picnic in the park.  It didn't take Landon long to warm back up to his cousins.  They played so well together.  

Later that day we also played in the sprinkler and of course had to watch Peter and the Wolf.  One of Landon's favorite movies at Grandma's house.  

We also went out and visited Grandma.  The kids loved playing around the farm and of course loved the mower ride!

The weekend concluded with our annual trip to the City Hall for breakfast and of course the Memorial Day Service at the cemetery.  It was a very relaxing weekend spent with family!  Can't wait to see them again in a couple months.  

Baby Guesses!

When I had Landon I had my class guess what they thought I was having by coloring teddy bears and they even picked a name of their choice.  I wanted to do the same thing with this baby especially with this class as they were there during all the sickness and finding out.  My plan then is to ask my new class in the fall.  Here are the results:

It was a split tie:  10 girls and 10 boys

The names include:  Kayla, Brooke, MiKayla, Audrey, Roselina, Micky, Camden, Abby, Casey, Kim

Jode, Venson, Jake, Damion, Kyle, Jason, Toby, Toby, Ryan, Alex

Mother's Day

What a beautiful day to celebrate! It was a pretty relaxing day which was definitely needed after a busy Saturday. I enjoyed the company of my two favorite boys! 

The morning started off with Kurtis making pancakes! We decided to stay home from church as Kurtis actually didn't have to play for once so we enjoyed some family time. The remainder of the day included a nap, playing outside, a pedi, a trip for ice cream and some landscape shopping. Thanks daddy and Landon for all the beautiful hanging baskets! 

Teacher Appreciation!

I am truly blessed! I have never gotten so many notes and gifts from my kids and their parents (and some I have even already eaten :)). In addition our school PTA spoiled us to. Makes me grateful to work at such an amazing school.  This group of kids have touched my heart in so many ways and I'm going to be very sad to see them move on.

Life as a 2 Year Old!

It's been three months and I have been meaning to blog about my sweet little boy as a two year old.  There are definitely days where he shows his two year old side to us and the world; however, his two year old "moods/fits" only seem to last for a short time then we are back to our normal self.  Some of our highlights being two include:

* Landon is still obsessed with trains, balls, cars and any type of music/musical instrument.

* He can identify the letters A,B and R.  He also can identify the shapes circle, oval, square, star and octagon.    

* He loves his sports.  He's always kicking his soccer ball, running fast, playing hockey, wrestling daddy, hiking footballs, shooting hoops, etc.

* His memory and recall is amazing.  We'll be driving around town and he'll point out his doctor's office, Katie's medicine (USave), Kirk's school, Daddy's church, Mommy's school, etc. He is always making connections to places and objects.  

* He is also always asking what things are. "Mommy what's that?"

*He is obsessed with babies; he is definitely going to be an amazing big brother. Landon also loves all his daycare friends and Mikki's kids.  He is always talking about them.

* Mr. Independent is his second name!  He likes to buckle himself into his carseat, put on his own shoes, wash his own hair, pick out his clothes for the day and now he thinks he needs to walk by himself when we go shopping or anywhere at all.

* Landon is also very caring.  If he hurts someone he'll always say "I sorry Daddy, or I sorry Mommy" and hold our cheeks.  If he hears another kid/baby crying he gets very concerned.

* "MINE", everything is his!  

* Has his stubborn moments whether it is: not wanting his diaper changed, not being tickled, not wanting to eat supper, doesn't want to come inside when playing, going to bed is becoming more of a challenge (no longer the boy who walks himself up to bed), etc.

* "In a little bit" one of his favorite lines!  

* Loves picking up around the house and cleaning out the dishwasher.

* Loves his puppy to pieces!  They actually play together now.  

Next goals as a two year old:  Actually sleeping in his big boy room and potty training!  

I love that Mikki takes pictures of Landon while at daycare.  Here are a few of my favorites!  

 Then one of my favorites I took...my two loves!  

April Photo Dump!

The retirement gift my mom and I put together for my Dad's secretary!  I was in charge of the tag!

Between all the rain, lightening, snow, thunder we were able to get outside a few days in April.  

Shopping with Mommy!  Such a big boy!

An afternoon at the horse races with my staff.  This is considered our "top secret" picture that can only be seen here!

My amazing staff and their spouses!  Have I mentioned I'm blessed?

Landon loves playing in his new room.  He had his chairs lined up for mommy, daddy and himself.  He did sleep in there one night until about 1:30 a.m. but haven't tried it since.  

After Wally had been at Grandma and Papa's for 3 weeks it was fun to watch him and Landon interact when he returned.  Landon thought he'd share his crackers with him!  

Bath time!

Landon and I made May Day baskets for my students and his play date friends.