Saturday, July 23, 2011

Haircut Time

While we were in Wichita Will had a haircut with Tim. Tim is Grandpa Ross’ barber of over 40 years! Will loved it. He just laughed, smiled, and talked throughout the process. We asked for the Grandpa Ross special.

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This is the before picture.

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Here is our handsome boy after.

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Who are those good looking kids? Thanks Grandpa for sharing your barber!

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Old Friends and Angry Birds

Yesterday we were able to meet up with one of my favorite friends and her family. For four short years I was able to teach across the hall from Diane. It was so much fun. I think I spent every free break goofing, I mean working, in her room. She is an amazing teacher and was a wonderful mentor. Matter of fact if there are any fellow teachers reading this blog be sure and check out their blog. HERE 

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Diane has 3 BEAUTIFUL daughters. Only two came along but boy did Madeline love them. Madison and Maddie even went and road the carousel (or circus as Maddie calls it) and then they tried out a few games. When it became Maddie turn to try she actually won this angry bird! I wish I would have had the camera out when she came running back into the restaurant to tell us. I don’t think her feet were even touching the ground and her eyes were as huge as saucers. Madison looked like she was in shock. She just kept saying she couldn’t believe it.

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The two Maddie’s at the game!

Now come back and visit us again Schmelzer family!

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Water Day

Every year our church has a water day for the kids. They divide up the kids in two age groups and have all kinds of fun water activities. Madeline’s amazing Sunday School teacher, Miss Sharon, called her to remind us and so we HAD to go. Will was the youngest and I think he might have even had the most fun just splashing in the pool. But I forgot to take any pictures of that!

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Here is Madeline and Miss Sharon going through the human car wash!

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Here is Madeline’s favorite spot, right next to Miss Sharon. She was stuck like glue to her!

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If she wasn’t stuck to her side she was on her lap. Isn’t it great being so loved by your Sunday School teacher!

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These are the pictures Maddie took from her car seat on the way to dinner. I think Will might love his sister! He sure looks huge in these pictures.

Sometimes being a housewife can get a little tiring making the same three meals a day. So I am stealing this idea from my Facebook friend Sarah. Food faces! You know it really made cooking breakfast more fun! Watch out future house guests.
(scrambled eggs hair, cheese bow, strawberry nose, grape eyes, and peanut butter banana)



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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Brownies

Today during Will's morning nap Maddie and I baked a special brownie kit. It came with special pans and edible paint. It sure was fun!






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Friday, July 8, 2011

Guess who thinks chicken is funny?

For some reason Will got the giggles during his first taste of Gerbers chicken dinner.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

4th of July Weekend

Grandma Linda, Andy, and GG headed to O’Fallon to spend the holiday weekend. We had lots of fun which included…

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Hello Ladies. He is our Little Man. He was just tipping his hat to us. We were on our way to eat at a yummy local German restaurant. I tried to get us a discount with the last names Schindler and Wisecup.

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The boys worked on installing a water softener. Future visitors know that we now have soft water.

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There was lots of time for kisses, cuddles, and playing!

Then on the 4th of July we pretended like it was my birthday and headed to IHOP! The famous funnel cakes are finally back. It has been years and yes every time we go to IHOP I asked when they were coming back!

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They were as AMAZING as I remembered.

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They even came out and sang happy birthday to me and gave me a yummy ice-cream sundae.

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Yep, I ate it ALL!

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Crazy eyes! Don’t they look alike!

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Then we loaded up and headed to the Cardinals vs. Reds game4th of July 086

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Madeline’s first bite of a real ballpark hotdog!

After the game we went through DQ and drove to watch the fireworks. Both kids passed out in the car. What a fabulous holiday weekend. Thanks for driving down guys!