First Road Trip

Last week I packed up the kids and headed to the Cities to visit Oma and Opa for the week.  Both kids were excellent in the car, making it a pleasant three hour adventure.  We had a great time, and I know Greta was not ready to leave.  I appreciated all the help and delicious cooking.  Thanks again, Oma!

Gabriel during his first bowl bath.  Sadly, this will probably be his last.  He's turning into quite the little chunker.

Greta was so excited to give Gabriel a bowl bath, as she loves the pictures of her as a baby in the bowl.

I woke up one morning to this adorable face.  Greta was helping Oma make zucchini bread.

Gabriel dressed in his tiger apparel for his first trip to the Como Zoo.

Greta had a few play dates with Henry at Oma and Opa's and the park.  They spent hours outside picking up acorns, pinecones, and sticks.

Mamma Turns 31!

I had a great birthday with supper at Zorbaz compliments of my father and an ice cream cake compliments of my husband.  My mama treated my to a chai tea and sister and brother-in-law to a delicious lunch at the Gathering Grounds.  (I guess food makes me happy.)  Gabriel let me sleep for 5 hours straight and Greta told me, "I love you, Mommy.  You are my whole world."  I couldn't have asked for a better day!

Sibling Love

Greta is so proud of her little brother, and loves her little "Shubby Sheeks" so much!  She's always willing to help and smothers him with kisses.  Tante watched Gabriel while Greta and I made a quick trip to the store, and as we were leaving she told Tante, "If he cries, you just rock him."  They truly are precious :)

 

Baptism

We were so blessed to have all our family come for Gabriel's special day.  Our little man slept through the whole church service and then cried through his whole baptism.  I guess Mommy should have handed him over to Daddy and Deacon Randy a little sooner :)

 

Thank you Sarah and Matthias for being Gabriel's Godparents!

Greta with her cousin and uncles having a little fun the morning before the baptism.

Henry was quite the ball player.  Greta thought it was more fun to snap some pictures :)

 



A morning snack of grapes and Teddy Grahams.

Special Visitors

Look at these two handsome boys!  Old Papa made a quick stop to see the newest member of our family a couple weekends ago while traveling through town on his way to a wedding.

I just had to add in this sweet picture of my boy.

We were so blessed to have Tante and Tee come all the way from Switzerland to stay with us for a few days.  Greta was in her glory having Tante and Tee to play with and Gabriel enjoyed his snuggle time with his auntie and uncle.  Thank you for all your help with the babes and around the house, Tante!  We sure do miss you :(



I must say Tee was quite the natural with his little "Lamb Chop."  Daddy was also happy to have Tee around so he could get in a little golfing and fishing before the summer is over.