Saturday, March 3, 2012

Arch Madness

This morning we loaded up the family and headed to downtown St. Louis. It was Arch Madness Time. We were thrilled to watch number 15th in nation Wichita State play in the semi finals. Everyone (including Nick) had on their shocker wow wear.


We tried to keep Will busy with popcorn. But really I held him for most of the game. He was pretty much only happy when I was standing. It might have been the longest game of my life. 30 pounds has never felt soooo heavy!


Maddie loved the nachos.


She was the best cheerleader. Except when she fell asleep for part of the second half. That is also when the Shockers fell apart. I totally blame her and Nick's sweatshirt wearing for the 64-65 loss! Now we are hoping the shockers make it to St. Louis for the NCAA tournament. I'm extra thankful that thanks to the grandparents those games will be kid free.

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Look at all those Shocker fans!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Ebay

So we are slowly buying our dining room pieces off eBay. First the table and now the arm chairs. They arrived via greyhound bus. Let me just say the greyhound station in St. Louis is an ADVENTURE! A man was trying to change his bus ticket destination because he had found love. Yep, the lady he was sitting next to in the waiting area turned out to be his soulmate. He was very disappointed that Greyhound did not have a love option and they would not change his ticket. He then decided the $25.00 for a new ticket wasn't worth his love connection. Here are our new chairs. Now we will be just a few more pounds over our weight limit when we move again.






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Sharing

I wish sharing always went this well. How do you like the after nap red cheeks? Every day he has the reddest chubbiest cheeks.

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Beautiful day

So the kids played a little bit outside today. I see a long bath for both of them, very soon!











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Joy

Here are a few of the simple joys around the house.

The big new chair box. Could it get any better then this?

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It even had a fence.

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Will can finally enjoy a fun game of chase around the dining room table.

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Every time they came around the corner I would say I see you. So here Will stopped pointed and said I see you. He thought he was pretty funny.

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Sometimes when you run really fast your eyes get dried out. Madeline is working on a solution, sunglasses with a pair over her mouth to keep it from drying out during the loud scream.

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Now Will has been caught but the 6 eyed monster.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Ohio

We decided to make a quick trip to Ohio to visit GiGi, Grandma Linda, and Andy. We had to go check out all the work they have been doing around the house. Every time we go something new has arrived, been built, or replaced. The best part about this trip was not worrying about Will spilling on the carpet. Linda is getting new carpet soon. Perfect time for a Schindler visit.

On Friday I had an all day training at the base. So Nick’s wonderful boss Mr. Jones let him stay home and watch the kids. I think Nick was trying to win a contest because he brought me coffee, scrambled eggs (with ham and onions), and a biscuit. He said this is how it is done. OH BROTHER! 

Nick took a before picture of Madeline’s hair.

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(please notice Will’s outfit, Nick put him in a Hawaiian shirt and shorts but he got stuff on his shorts so then he put on these crazy blue fleece pants)

Now the after…

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Big difference right???  Sure made me laugh because he was so proud of his work.

My training was lots of fun and I learned so much about the air force and tools available for spouses. They even took our picture with our certificate and the base commander. I’m waiting for the picture and then I will add it… When I arrived home we packed the last minute items and jumped in the car. Will, is not known for his wonderful traveling ability so we figured evening and sleeping time would be the best time to travel. He only cried for an hour and a half. I never thought I would think that was an improvement but it was! I really didn’t do a very good job taking pictures. I was enjoying having extra hands to help so I read all of Andy’s People magazines and enjoyed the rest.

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Running… Will runs everywhere now. He is the happiest when he is either naked or outside.edited Ohio 119

You know you are on vacation when you get to play in your pajamas.

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Will just liked climbing up and down the stairs and sitting on the fireplace hearth. He thought he was such a big boy.

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Sometimes a kitchen table makes a nice fort.

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Will’s new cheese smile. He says it and then smiles so big you think his face might crack.

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Still haven’t found a food he doesn’t like. Popcorn is now on the top 5 list.

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Madeline was busy making a set of glasses with her play dough.

Because William is such an easy traveler we left late on Sunday night and he instantly fell asleep. THANK GOODNESS. We might have been exhausted by the time we got home but we didn’t have a headache from the crying. Thanks for the fun trip Wisecups. The food was great and the conversation even better!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Valentine’s Day

So I usually try to send out Valentine’s Day cards. This year it was IMPOSSIBLE to get a good sibling shot. (Easter has to go better!) Things have got to get easier.  Here are a few attempts.

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