My BABY!

Danny decided he wanted to wear his big boys pants on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 (it MIGHT have had to do with the ice cream bribe!).  He's done a fantastic job and I am so proud of him!   Another thing he is really working on is...NO more bahti (I know I know - he's too big...he's my kid - I'll deal!)  So a couple of weeks ago, Danny wanted his bahti in the car.  He must have asked me 457,000 times (no joke) and I told him "NO!" 457,000 times.  After the 457,000th time he said in his ADORABLE little voice..."OK, Mommy! but when we get home I'm just gonna sneak it!" He's so tricky!

SOOOOO BIG!

What are you up to???

I said, "Danny, let me see your big boy pants!" and boy did he show me!

BUBBLE FUN!

I think these images speak for themselves!

4th of July

Although the 4th of July was a chilly, rainy day...we still had lots of fun:)

The boys and I went to the Carmel parade with my parents and they really enjoyed it.  It was perfect b/c it wasn't too hot and the kids just sat in their little chairs and took it all in.

Later that day, we went to the Latimers for a little party - which was lots of fun.  The kids always love playing at the Latimers.  The food was yummy and there were lots of good drinks and fireworks to watch.  It was a wonderful day.  Mom was on her own this year and she decided to come over just for a glass of wine.  She helped Danny with his sparklers and I was happy that she stopped by.

Connor was a little timid at first - but then he became a pro at holding the sparklers.

Mom Mom showing Danny how it's done - she's the real pro...the 4th of July is probably her favorite holiday!

CHEEEEEEEESE!

That sparkler was as big as he was!

Summer Fun!

My very favorite thing to do in the summer is to spend the day with my whole family ~ swimming at my parents ~ and then cooking out!  It doesn't get any better than that :)

Ya gotta love the Indiana Corn!

Connor will even eat it - now that's sayin' something!

Happy Father's Day to my 2 favorite men!

Father's Day turned out to be a very nice day.  We went to my mom and dad's for a little swimming and cookout.  The boys LOVE when Daddy swims with them...he can sure toss 

them high up in the air!  They had a ball!  After the delicious dinner that mom prepared (I helped a bit too) we played Apples to Apples with my parents and Colleen.  

That was lots of fun too!  Although we missed Rudy this year, it was 

very nice to be together and it ended up being a very enjoyable day!

MY BOYS!!!!!!!

Pop Pop O - We love you 2x!

Look at my Danny Boy! WHOA! 

Crash Landing for Connor!

We Love You and We Miss You

Dad ~ Pop Pop H. ~ Rudy

Tig's father passed away on Saturday, June 20.  He had been battling cancer and was in so much pain.  Although we will miss him, we know that he is in a better place and there is so much relief knowing that he is not suffering anymore.

Rudy was one of the nicest people I knew. From the first day that I met him, he was always so kind, generous and welcoming.  He was also one of the simplest men I knew ~ a good book was enough to make him happy ~ or a visit with his son and grandsons.  Our boys enjoyed his weekend visits and we will miss them.  I will miss his stories about David as a little boy ~ he loved to talk about David growing up (and how mischeivious he was!).  It was very hard to watch him suffer and it was equally as hard to watch Tig.  He spent so many hours

at the nursing home with his dad these past couple of months - he truly was a dedicated son and he will miss his Dad very, very much.

God Bless You, Rudy!

Connor and Daddy's new hobby!

Tig and Connor have spent hours setting up his good guys vs. bad guys in his room.  Tig is in the habit of buying figures for Connor quite often (good thing they are sorta cheap!!!).  I am beginning to think that he is picking them up for himself b/c he seems to enjoy this little game sometimes even more than Con.  It is cute to listen to them talk from down the hall and listen to Tig explain to Connor why this guy goes here or why this guy goes there.  Connor eats it up and always has questions for Daddy.  Sometimes this goes on way past when Mommy thinks Connor should be fast asleep.  But QT with Daddy is priceless!!!

These are the bad guys aiming up at the good guys!

Here is a shot behind the good guys.

Good Guys!

Here is a picture of Connor's room with his birthday decorations hanging above his bed.  The omitrexes (sp) and big picture of Goop protect my little guy while he sleeps!