Dells Trip '09

Last year while we were at the Dells, we sat through a timeshare seminar, never again! After 3 hours later & four salespeople trying to get us to buy a timeshare we got a free vacation for 2 nights/3 days to be used within the next year. After have two dates previously denied, I didn't get my hopes up about the 3rd but to our surprise we got our confirmation for this past weekend. It was a nice trip but I will never go through that kind of hassles again. Besides everything we had a good time. We took the kids to the water park. Taylor loved the Lazy River, Owen not so much. Owen & Daddy tipped over because Owen was squirming to get off. So I ended up with both kids on my lap, not very comfortable. They had a great kid area where they went down slides & played in a shallow pool. Caylee & Owen rode go-karts by themselves. Our neighbors actually went up the same weekend we did, so we got to hang up with them on Saturday at their campsite.
Good trip but glad to be home.

Look No Training Wheels!!!!

Yesterday Matt took off Owen's training wheels. After dinner Owen looked at us & stated "I think I can ride it". So I started helping Owen down the road. Than he looked at me and said Mommy I want to do it on my own. He had one big fall, cried for about 10 mins. After that I figured he was done for the day. Nope, mommy was wrong. He kept at it, until he was riding perfectly. This little boy was so determined to do this. You wouldn't believe it. In an hour he was riding his bike & showing us tricks. He can ride with no feet, one hand & standing up. I love my little man & am so proud of him. I can't believe how fast he is growing. Way to go Owen!!!


The 1st couple times on his own



He mastered turning while riding

Taylor's 2!!!!

This is back when Eric & family visited, love this picture!




Long time no blog....

Busy, busy, busy during the day from babysitting & at night usually trying to wind down from the day.

May 30th we celebrated Taylor's 2nd birthday!! We did the whole Luau theme. My mom made the cake as usual, turned out great! The kids had a blast. She is starting to pronounce her words so much better. Now you can at least understand 80% of what she says. Everything is "momma" this or "momma" that. She can count to 5 & knows some colors & all body parts. She HAS started the terrible twos, much worse than Owen was, but I guess that is the girl attitude for you.
Owen is great, right now he is obsessed with Lego Indiana Jones video game. I pretty much have to yank him off the game.
Caylee finished 1st grade here in Illinois & is doing better as well.