Daddy's Day 2010

Cole's treat to Opa and Daddy was doughnuts.  

We sneaked them in while the dads were still sleeping.

 After our drive home, Cole got a nap in while Derek continued work on the deck (I could not convince him that he deserved total relaxation on his Father's Day).  Then we headed to Na & G's house for a quick swim and to wish G a wonderful day.

Happy Fathers Day to a few of the best!

We love you lots Daddy!

and Opa!

and Grandpa!

and G!
 

"Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a dad." 

-- Anne Geddes

L, L, & L

Legos, Lattes, and Little Einsteins make for a nice, slow Saturday morning.

ConGRADuations, Uncle Adam!

We were so proud to spend the weekend with Uncle Adam and the family to celebrate Adam's graduation.  Uncle Adam was Salutatorian of his graduating class, such an accomplishment!

We did not end up with great seats to see Uncle Adam's speech.  Our fault, we waited until last minute to head to graduation, knowing that Cole would not want to sit any longer than necessary.

Cole didn't make it too long in the crowded gym.  Luckily, there was a playground just outside.  Derek took Cole out while I watched Adam do his thing.....his Gandhi quote made me extra proud!  

Be still my heart to come out to find this.  Cole found a friend, whom he held hands with, up the steps and down the slide.  Over and over again.

Sheryl had a wonderful celebration for Adam with friends and family after the ceremony.  After we ate cake it was time for all of us to hit the sack!

Saturday morning we headed down to the lake to do some fishing.  First thing when fishing is to gather worms.  Cole got confused on this one....noticing that the worms wanted to get out, he took the liberty to free them.  Daddy & Grandpa's hard work digging worms - - got thrown away, literally.  After we found a few more worms, we headed down.

Another successful Crappie day.  Cole loved it.  This time he was a little more brave, touching the fish a time or two.  What a happy day and great weekend!

Congrats again, Uncle Adam!  We couldn't be more proud and we hope you love your college years!....but not too much!  ;)

A Boy, the Great Outdoors, and Lots of Love

Cole got the opportunity to spend the day and night with Grandpa & Grandma B'meyer's house while we were on the wine trail. 

To say he got lots of attention and had a great time would be a huge understatement. 

Just look....

He got to spend the day fishing.  With some help from Grandpa he caught lots of Crappie Fishies.  It was all good until the fish came close to him.  I was told that he screamed "it's gonna EAT ME!" each time.  ;)

These photos are absolutely hilarious to me.  He got to bang away on Uncle Aaron's drums.  The face and the use of all of the drum kit - I think we might be on to something! 

And Cole obviously rocked the guitar with Uncle Adam.

I think Cole had an amazing day.  By the looks of these, Grandma Sheryl's photos from the day, he got lots of love and attention....and got to do more country boy stuff.

To top it off....ice cream!

THIRTY!

For my thirtieth birthday, I wanted to celebrate just like last year.  So, we did. Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.  Erica & Todd, Mom & Ed, Jamie & her graduating friends, Jon & Abby, Laura & Chris, Jill & Cassidy, and Derek & I set out.

Our journey began at Von Jakob.  It was very pretty and sometime after we left, there was going to be live music.  It was graduation weekend at SIU, so there were lots of graduates with their friends and families there to celebrate. 

So pretty...the landscape that is! 

Our second stop was Alto Vineyards, very fun and pretty. 

Laura provided the entertainment.  I love you, Laura!

Our last stop was Hedman Vineyards.  We had to move quickly as places closed early.  Hedman was great, complete with a friendly old dog.  That makes it for me.

Hedman also housed a steroid riddled young local and his baby...we were NOT talking bad about his baby.  Let me just make that clear.  ;)

The crowd and conversation were wonderful.  I am a lucky girl to have such fabulous friends and family!

my pimp glass

There was a loooong drive to our next stop.....looong.

We ended the night at Rustle Hill Winery, same as last year.  We ordered several pizzas, filled our bellies, and tried to keep warm. 

I am so thankful to get to celebrate this milestone with such wonderful people.  Thanks everyone for making it a great day.