More Illinois Pictures

 These kiddos love their Papa SO much. I can't wait for Lincoln to be big enough to play with him too!

It was a team effort whenever Lincoln was involved. Brooke and Connor wanted him in the swing so bad!

 A little airplane time. :) We won't talk about when dad balanced Lincoln on one hand and about dropped him (he caught him, I closed my eyes). 

If I could figure out what the deal was with Lincoln's naps in IL, I would be the happiest person. There he took an afternoon nap of 2-3 hours. Here, he's up after 45 min. I'm guessing it was all the commotion and chaos, but it was glorious!

Lincoln tried on Connor's hat. It was a little big, but Lincoln was about the same age as Connor in the picture.

 Looking sharp in my button down. 

 This is what I mean by commotion. He had everyone's attention whenever he was awake!

 Tickle monster!

 Just a little snow!

A little grandma love, too.

Oh, Brooke.

Girlfriend is only 3, but she gives her parents a run for their money. Just wait til she's a teenager!

She was potty training this weekend, hence the lack of pants. She sure cracks me up!

Happy Birthday Brooke!

My little niece is 3 today! Love this little girl and her princess / high heels obsession! This fit her when she was 9 months old! Happy happy birthday!

She's special

Dang, I love this little girl.

Brooke Sized

These are old pictures from our trip to Ohio. Brooke did not understand that the bed was Stella's. I think she was happy that it was a seat, just her size!

Connor & Brooke

I got to spend the week with my 2 year old niece and 6 year old nephew. They crack me up. Here are a few pics from the week!

My favorite is Brooke in the fold out couch. That was while we were furniture shopping. Brooke was done apparently!

Illinois

I've been busy in Illinois helping Adam and Laura set up their new house. I think we've been pretty productive with getting pictures on the wall and curtains on he windows. We even managed to unpack a few boxes!

Happy Birthday Brooke!

Miss Brooke is two years old today! Happy Birthday!

Second Day of School

I got to see Connor off on the school bus for his second day of school! He was so darn excited it was cute. He wanted to go out and wait for the school bus (which comes across the street) 30 minutes before it was scheduled to come. I miss you, buddy!

And yes, Brooke insisted on wearing her shoes OVER her footy pajamas!

Life Skills

During vacation, the family taught my nephew and niece a few life skills that will serve them in the future. :) We started with beer pong.

Dancing on pool tables. B, you'll fit right in if you ever come to the NAF Atsugi Officers' Club.

Entrepreneur sales.

OBX: Father & Daughter

I have hundreds of pictures to comb through and edit from our week at the Outerbanks. I am so grateful of the time I was able to spend with my family. Hurricane Irene is headed there any day now and the islands are evacuating. We had so much fun together and memories I'll never forget. Thanks everyone!

 Baby B: 18 months

Daddy Adam: 33 years old

Wordless Wednesday: Happy Summer!

Brooke & Connor

One of the reasons I wanted to make the trip home this holiday was to see my niece and nephew. I have talked to them many times on Skype, but I had never met B.

She seemed to know who I was so that was a good sign. Miss you two already! I'm so glad we got to spend so much time together since we stayed at your house.

Cake!

Happy Birthday Brooke! Thanks for taking lots of pictures, Jen!