Random assortment

This was obviously taken when the weather was still beautiful a couple of weeks ago!
My babies are growing up . . . .

Rebecca got last minute tickets to a KU Basketball game and after several other attempts, she called to see if Joshua could go. For whatever reason (OK, it's just that mom factor) I got SUPER emotional about "what if this happens" or "what if that happens." Bryan convinced me that he should go so we got him dressed and sent him on his way -- with his car seat, sippy cup, and Thomas the Train back pack. He had a BLAST and just tonight was talking about how loud it was there. Thanks for being such a great auntie, Bem!

Joshua LOVES it when they are working the field next to the house. He is just mesmerized!

Delinquent Thanksgicing pics

I never dreamed that we would only travel 45 minutes for our Thanksgiving destination -- it was great! My dad's side of the family was at my parent's house, so there was a houseful! This is Kayla and Great Grandpa Varner -- quite suprising that she even tolerated this as I think she was in "new people shock!"

Kayla and Great Grandma

On Satuday, we went to my other set of grandparent's to celebrate with them. Bryan stayed in Topeka to keep the light-show set-up going. We had a great time together and Joshua always enjoys going upstairs to find some toys. The funny thing is that I remember as a kid how we were go to the HUGE upstairs and play with the toys!

Try to keep Kayla entertained!

I'll let you decide who served up Joshua's pumpkin pie and

whipped cream . . . mom or grandma????

Grandma and Grandpa Nelson's visit

Grandma and Grandpa Nelson came for a visit last week -- we had so much fun!
The weathe r was just beautiful so we spent quite a bit of time outside.

Even thought the train is done for the season, we went to Gage Park and played on the animals!

Kayla and Grandma

I was hoping that Kayla would take her "first steps" while they were here -- but it didn't happen! She she sure got a lot of practice with Grandma's help, though!

Happy 1st Birthday, Kayla!

We celebrated B-day #1 last night with BOTH sets of grandparents and Aunt Bem/Uncle Steve. Never in a million years did I dream that we would ever have both grandparents here for a birthday! As you can tell, Kayla was quite enamored with the balloon!

The hit of the evening was the car walker. She has become VERY possessive of it and doesn't think highly of Joshua when he wants to "borrow" it!

G/G Nelson contributed a YUMMY ice cream cake! Kayla had SOOO much ice cream!

And of course, Joshua had to have a "little something" since it was Kayla's b-day.

Kayla LOVES having the grandparents here! We were hoping to see a few "first steps" while they're here -- but don't know if it will happen or not!