Saturday, October 15, 2016

Block Party

A couple of our neighbors hosted a block party at the beginning of the week right outside our house. We had a great time mingling with our neighbors and eating lots of good food. The kids formed a bike gang with the neighbor kids and rode up and down the blocked off street long after the sun went down. 

Apparently 60 - 80 kids used to live on this street years and years ago, but once that generation grew up, the neighborhood was full of retired couples for some time. Quite a few young families have moved in over the past few years though, and the older folks really enjoy seeing kids playing in the neighborhood again.



Monday, October 10, 2016

It's a girl!

I think I missed out on the mother's intuition attribute because I am 3 for 3 at guessing the wrong gender for our kids. I was so sure that this baby was a boy, but we found out at my doctor's appointment this morning that she is a healthy little girl! We are all so excited! Knowing a little bit more about who she is and seeing her wiggle around on the screen makes the idea of her joining our family that much more tangible and exciting!

We stopped for celebratory donuts on the way home from the doctor. I tried to talk both the kids into getting pink donuts for their new sister, but Max refused. He is excited about having a little sister, but he draws the line at eating pink food, I guess. Two happy older siblings, but only one pink donut:


Both kids are really excited and proud to tell everyone about their little sister. I even overheard Max telling a little girl at the store this afternoon, "Us having new baby sister!" I knew that Natalie would be over the moon because she was hoping for a girl, but Max was hoping for a boy, so I wasn't sure how he would react. For the most part he talks excitedly about "ours's new baby girl," but he has already requested that the next one be a boy :)

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Boys Day/Girls Day

Natalie and I hosted a baby shower for Lacy Saturday afternoon. While we were partying with the girls, Max and Chris went out to the farm with the boys of the family. Max had a blast as evidenced by the pictures.





I'm kicking myself for not taking any pictures at the baby shower. We were having too much fun, I guess. Natalie and I went out for a girls dinner date after the shower to cap off our girls day. She chose Braum's, and I happily obliged. This ice cream lover is a girl after my own heart!


Tuesday, October 4, 2016

"Fall Clue"

Natalie was really excited to show me this surprise while we were playing outside this afternoon. "It's a Fall clue!"


Cap Day

Today was Cap Day at preschool. They acted out the story "Caps for Sale," and they all looked really cute in their caps. Max was originally going to let Natalie borrow his K-State hat for Cap Day, but he reneged his offer last night, so we found an adjustable Agco hat that probably looked even cuter.

Monday, September 26, 2016

Fall at the Park

It's Fall!! This morning we played at the park in beautiful weather that even called for long sleeves and pants!




Sunday, September 25, 2016

Katie's Wedding

Chris' cousin Katie got married yesterday in Salina, and we had a great time despite a downpour of rain. The rain let up at sunset, and we got to see a beautiful double rainbow!