June 25, 2009

Again, I need to insert a disclaimer here.

Conor was at the Drake basketball camp this week. He earned a Bulldog Hustler award one day, a trivia contest another, and at the end of camp was voted his team's Mr. Bulldog by the coaches. Mr. Bulldog is the player they'd most like to have play on their team.

Jon asked him tonight if he'd like to go again next year. Conor said, "Yes, but maybe next year I could go to the Panther's camp."

June 24, 2009

Happy Wednesday! That's the day we pick up our CSA vegetables. This week we got lettuce, spinach, bok choy, snow pea pods, green onions, garlic scapes and strawberries. Sorry, Sarah.

June 23, 2009

I'd blame this on Rowan's having an older sister, but in reality, he's the one who finds the comb and picks out the barrettes. Every morning.

June 22, 2009

Ellie and Rowan both love to color, especially together.

June 21, 2009

Happy Father's Day!!

June 20, 2009

Rowan's two favorite outside activities are mowing the lawn, and being pushed in his car. He has no desire to operate it himself, and fortunately has plenty of volunteers around to push him. He has to make sure he holds his feet up, and I admit to flinching a little when I see it. I have visions of scraped toes, but hopefully we'll avoid them.

June 19, 2009

Friday was the last day of Vacation Bible School. Both Conor and Ellie had fun this year, and they may actually admit it. We're still listening to the music daily. I'm already tired of it, but still catch myself singing it. At least I don't do the actions.

June 18, 2009

Conor's afternoon snack - his choice - was crunchy carrots and radishes with ranch. A healthy snack, yes, but a difficult one. Especially when you have no front teeth to speak of.

June 17, 2009

Rowan and I filled up the pool on Wednesday morning. He was so helpful. The straight from the hose water was too cold for me, but he loved it. I kept telling him we could swim after his nap, so about 10:30 he told me he was ready for nap. I convinced him to eat lunch first, and then he went down about 11:30.

After he woke up, we decided that babies who swim need swim trunks and a hat. I have video of that, but after trying five times to upload it, I'm giving up.

We were outside for quite awhile, and I was the one who got bored. I think we'll try the aquatic center on Friday. I'm guessing I'm pretty busy there.

June 16, 2009

This is what, the third post about Ellie climbing the rope? Too bad. I'm just so impressed that she can do it that I can't help taking pictures. That, and we don't have much going on around here.

June 15, 2009

See, the lid is a racetrack. You just move your finger along it and make car noises. It's easy, really.

June 14, 2009

For your listening pleasure, we present a medley of Rowan-ized songs. We start with the ABCs, move into Itsy Bitsy Spider, then follow with Robin On a Rainy Day.

June 13, 2009

On Saturday Jon, Conor and Grandpa Runchey went to a Barnstormers game. It was the first time Conor and Dad had gone, and Jon hadn't been since Kurt Warner played. When they left, the Barnstormers were up by 14, and on the way home Green Bay tied it up. Iowa ended up losing, but they boys still had a good time.

June 12, 2009

I spent most of the day Friday scrapbooking. I went with a good friend, and we both chatted and got a lot done! Sorry, no pictures of me or my friend. I never think of that in time.

June 11, 2009

The Wilson cousins.

June 10, 2009

On Wednesday morning, the kids and I went to see Bria (and Jo Dee and Grandma and Grandpa) and then Jon came after work. They hadn't seen her since Spring Break, so they had a lot of catching up to do!

Rowan and Jo Dee.

Rowan was busy playing with Grandpa when Grandma started to empty the dishwasher. He got up as quickly as he could, and said "Oh! Help Grandma"! I wish the other two would learn from him.

June 9, 2009

Helmets are required at our house, whether you're on a scooter or a bike. Neither C nor E seem to mind all that much, and I don't remember the last time one of them "forgot". In fact, I overheard someone ask Conor why they always had to wear them. Conor answered (with just a touch of "duh" in his voice) that "the doctor can fix your arm. She can't always fix your head". So I guess he was listening last year at his checkup.

June 8, 2009

This summer, on Mondays, Conor and Ellie take turns picking dinner and helping me make it. This time Conor made tacos. They weren't too bad.

June 7, 2009

In about six years she's going to be the most requested babysitter on the block. I get first dibs.

June 6, 2009

Saturday was Sarah's graduation party. There was yummy food, some ball playing, and some visiting. A very fun time! Congratulations Sarah!!

June 5, 2009

Friday afternoon football.

B.o.y.

June 4, 2009

Thursday was another picnic at a park day. We picked a completely different park this time - Ellie's choice. After lunch, Rowan fell and hit his mouth on the slide. It was bleeding everywhere. He was crying, and Conor and Ellie were both almost crying as well. I cleaned him up, calmed them down, then suggested we go home. C and E both agreed, but Rowan said "Nope" then ran back to the playground.

Jon and I have been talking lately about how Rowan is a bit tougher than the other two were/are. As we were riding home after the bonked lip, Conor admitted to all of us that "Rowan is tougher than me".

The same night Rowan tripped and hit his forehead on the deck. I kissed it, and when Ellie offered to take him inside to play, he said "No. Woah-wie tough."
Kind of looks like we smack him around, doesn't it?

June 3, 2009

On Wednesday we walked/biked to Frog Park for a picnic. It was a little chilly in the wind, and the park was packed, but we had fun!

June 2, 2009

I got this out from the basement while Rowan was napping today. He was more interested in it than apple juice, which says a lot.

June 1, 2009

Disclaimer: Some of you may find the following images distasteful. Just try to remember that they involve Conor (your grandson/nephew), who loves all sports, regardless of the team. Try to ignore the school.

On Monday Conor went to a one day basketball camp. He was very apprehensive about going (and therefore really fun to be around). He gets so worried about not knowing where he's supposed to go, and what he's supposed to do. (Wonder where he gets that from). He ended up having a great time. He even got a medal, for winning a ball handling drill. He got a basketball, T-shirt and autograph page. He filled all three with player autographs - sometimes one on all three.

May 31, 2009

In keeping with our spur of the moment weekend, we went to the zoo on Sunday morning. It was almost as crowded as I've ever seen it. We hit almost every exhibit, and were home 3 hours later. Just one of the benefits of a zoo pass!