Time Flies...

Three months old today!

Farmer Jonas

I figured I'd better post today, since I go back to work tomorrow! I expect to learn a whole new meaning of the word "chaos" in the next week or so. So I don't know when I'll post next.

This weekend Ben went turkey hunting, so the kids and I spent the weekend at Grandma and Grandpa's. When Jonas was still just a fetus, Grandma bought a motorized tractor at a garage sale, looking forward to the day that baby would be old enough to drive it. Well, 2 years later, Jonas learned to drive! After a few repairs by Grandpa, Jonas was motoring all around the yard. After these pictures were taken, and a few near-misses with the fence, I convinced Grandma to buy a bike helmet to be worn when on the tractor.

Miles isn't quite big enough for the tractor, yet, but enjoyed Grandma and Grandpa's company, anyway.

In other news... Here is the view from our front stoop. Why post a picture of that house, you ask? Because the "for sale" sign in the yard will soon be taken down and the new owner will move in..."UNCLE" RYAN! Yes, this is the same Ryan who Ben traveled Europe with a few summers ago (Ben's marriage proposal was contingent on my approval of that trip) and the same Ryan who was the best man in our wedding. Some of you may remember that he got hired as a teacher in the same school as Ben last year. And now, he's moving across the street! I guess I always thought this would happen...just not so soon! There is talk of 2 tin cans and a string across the street!

And finally, here I am...in my new t-shirt that was a Mother's Day gift from Miles. Jonas got me a gift certificate to a spa and Ben let me sleep in and then cooked me French toast for breakfast! Aren't I a lucky mommy?

Haircut

Until now, Grandma has been Jonas's official hair stylist. On Tuesday, Ben was desperately in need of a haircut, so we decided to get Jonas a short summer cut, too! Ben reported that instead of the typical wiggle-worm that he is for Grandma, he was in such awe of the Great Clips environment that he hardly BLINKED during the whole haircut!!
Just look at my handsome boy...you can just barely make out the pink toenails in the picture...that's another story!

And here's my other handsome boy...must be tough being 2 1/2 months old!

Visiting Abbie & Izzie...or, A Story in Pictures

"Rain, rain, go away...come again another day!"

"Is there room in there for one more baby?"

"Boy, they must be really desperate if they are letting us play indoor soccer!"

"No...NOW they're desperate...FINGERPAINTING!"

"Aunt Katie, did you decide what color you want to paint the kitchen yet?"

"Is this a real picture, or part of one of Uncle Alex's dreams?"

"I can't believe nobody offered me a mirror before they made me pose with mommy for this picture...I'm so embarassed!"

"Finally, a sunny day perfect for manly yard work."

"...and playing and planting! (Did you check out that dirt pile?)"

"I love having a backyard!!"

"We love having a backyard, too!!"

"I love my Auntie Robyn...and solid food!!"

"Thanks for letting us visit your new house!"