Running Time ----

Last weekend I ran in the Taste of Hope 5K and Maddy ran in her first kids' fun run. It was about 100 yards, so not too far, but she did great! We went to the track to practice the week before and also did some 'sprints' on the sidewalk out front to get Maddy ready. She was pretty excited (as of coruse I was ;-)) Here are a couple pictures from the race and a video of Maddy's race:

More Summer Fun ---

So, I almost forgot our 'unforgettable' trip to Sioux City a few weeks back. Summer is going by so fast, how could I forget about our first summer trip. I decided to take Maddy and Colby up to Sioux City to see Grandma and Grandpa and Dick and Dana's family. It had been a long time since we'd been up to Sioux City and we were also getting new trim put in the house, so what a good time to go ---- This happened to be another trip with a little snag in it as Colby decided to throw up in the car when we were about 20 min. out of Sioux City. He was hysterical, out of control, so I pulled over at the nearest rest stop and got his clothes changed and cleaned out what I could of the puke in the carseat with a few napkins I had in the car. We continued to Grandma and Grandpa's as we were so close.

Grandma can take the credit for getting the rest of the van cleaned up (as Colby was definately not going to let me leave him in the house w/out me!) and she also googled how to get the smell out of the straps --- it took 2 days (she also had to disassemble the car seat to get the padding off to wash it, with Dana's help), but she did it and was successful in getting the smell out with some baking soda and water!! Thanks Grandma!!!! (you probably thought your days of cleaning up puke were over, didn't you???!!!!?? ha!)

We had a great trip after all and Colby started to feel better the next day. We went to the park, museum, out for coffee and to Dick and Dana's house. Katie, Rob and RJ were there for one the days also, so we got to hang out with them as well.

For some reason, I only got a couple pictures from the trip. I also included a couple pictures of a trip we took to the DSM zoo a couple weeks ago.


Grandpa and Colby at the park:


Grandpa, Maddy and Colby at the park:


Maddy and Colby meeting 'Buddy' at the zoo:


Maddy riding on the camel at the zoo:

Summer Fun!

I ran into some problems posting pictures on the blog again, so am behind on my posts big time!!! We've been having a lot of fun so far this summer. Maddy has been busy playing with the neighbors A LOT and we also had Stephanie come stay with us for a week. Maddy loved having her older cousin here for a whole week and we did a lot of fun stuff. We also went to Kansas City last weekend for Jolyn's baby shower and got to see a lot of family, which was really nice. It's hard to believe it is already the middle of June. We're starting to think about the 4th of July already and what we are going to do -- Crazy! Here are a few pictures of what we've been up to!

Jolyn's baby shower --


Jackie showing Maddy her 'big bed' --


Colby and Jackie having a snack --


Me and Finn --


Brennan, Cara and Colby at the BBQ at Sarah and Roy's --


Steph reading to Colby; what an awesome helper!!! --


Root beer floats with Steph and neighbor friends --


Maddy with neighbors Reese and Drew eating the rice krispie treats we made --

Craziness!

This week has been just plain crazy. I came down with a sinus infection that completely wiped me out and then we had Maddy's preschool graduation and a last day of preschool family picnic. Also, had Colby's 15 mo. check-up and shots (which he was not happy about ;-)) Luckily Jeremy was able to go in to work late a few days to help me with the kids in the morning. I never knew a sinus infection could be so bad! I think I've had maybe one before and I don't remember it being like this. I am feeling much better today, but still pretty wiped out.

Needless to say, I am VERY glad it is Friday and hopefully will be back to my old self by next week!!! I am just so thankful Jeremy has some flexibility at work where he can help me out if needed. It really got me through the week!!

Colby Laughing

Maddy loves to tickle Colby and make him laugh -- sometimes I think she doesn't really know how to 'play' with him, so she just tickles him and tries to wrestle around with him -- he loves it, though (well most of the time anyways ;-))!

Mother's Day 2010

Hope all of my fellow Moms out there had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday!!! I am so lucky to have such an amazing Mother who raised me right and dedicated her life to raising all 9 of her kids. I appreciate this so much more now that I am a mother and can only imagine all of the hard work, time and patience she must have put in to raising our family -- I am also lucky to have an amazing Mother-in-Law, who is such a blessing to me and so much fun to be around!!!!! I realize how lucky I am and am very thankful.

I had a great day with the family --- started out with sleeping in a little and then breakfast at Mimi's cafe. Great food, even though Colby decdied he wanted nothing to do with going out to breakfast, Maddy and I had a great time eating and talking while Jeremy took Colby out and drove him around ;-) What a great husband!! The rest of the day was spent relaxing at home and then church last night, followed by pizza and Ben and Jerry's ice cream --- very fun day and no cooking involved at all!

I love Mother's Day as it is a day to focus soley on your family and really take time to appreciate your kids and remember what a blessing they are! I am so lucky to have 2 of the best kids!!!! They make me laugh and smile everyday!

I think we've turned a corner.........

As some of you may know Colby has had some difficulty being left in a nursery or really with anyone other than Jeremy or I. We've had babysitters, but he is always in bed by the time we leave so it hasn't really been much of an issue. I've tried off on and to put him in the nursery at the Y, church, etc...and I ALWAYS get paiged to come get him! So, I took a break for awhile and just recently decided to try again. Colby has been doing great this past week! He has been in the church nursery 2 times (for church and Mops) and also the Y nursery 4 times this week for my workouts!!! Granted it is an hour max each time (usually about 45 min.) but I will take it!!! His teething has slowed down some lately as well and I can tell he is feeling much better, so I know this is helping things also. I feel like we have sort of turned a corner with him as it may not sound like a big deal, but for Colby this is HUGE --- I am also loving the fact that I've been able to go to the Y and work-out and don't have to try and fit it in during his nap or at night. Hopefully this will continue!! We are very proud of our little guy for braving it out!!!!!