Fall 09

This fall we remodeled our basement. It was definitely a process but was well worth all the work. The boys have a big playroom to run around and go crazy in. And there is a bigger, more family-friendly living room. No more of that horrible rock - except for the fireplace. There is also more storage space which both Connie & Danny are happy about.

The Burkels stayed with us for about a week in September while they were waiting to move into their house. We were happy to have the remodel finished by then so they actually had some space to live in!






Cole moved into a "big boy" bed in his own room in September. Connie & Daddy were VERY happy to have him out of their bed. And Cole really likes sleeping in his own room.





The boys were both cowboys for Halloween. We went to West Acres so the boys could safely (and warmly) trick-or-treat. We were glad we got there early because by the time we stopped at the food court to eat, there was a line that literally wrapped around the whole mall!!

Summer 09

Here are some miscellaneous pictures of the boys from this summer...

How Time Flies!

Connie promised to update this blog more regularly and it looks like it's been 6 months (and it's now a new year!) since the last post! Jeez! Looks like it's time to get back to it so that we can be up-to-date finally!

Cole's Baptism

Cole was baptized on Sunday April 19th at Marantha Free Lutheran Church. It was a nice baptism and it was so nice to have so many family and friends come be a part of the special day.

Cole's Godparents are Connie's brothers, Brent and Brian. It was a fun time to visit and see everyone and just a great day!

Easter 2009

We traveled to Greenbush for Easter this year. It was Cole's very first Easter. We spent Saturday together with Danny's extended family so Cole got to see his grandparents (2 sets), aunts and uncles (2 sets), and a bunch of cousins.

We stayed with Burkels as usual and went to church with them on Sunday morning. Then we headed home. It was a nice weekend.

April

Cole turned 3 months on April 3rd. What a big boy...literally : ) This month he really learned to do well on his tummy and had lots of tummy time. This made him a bit more exciting to Cooper who most of the time barely noticed Cole existed....except when he cried.

Cooper got to spend some time outside when it was nice enough. And he LOVES it. He likes to run around the entire yard (with Mom and Cole chasing him). And of course, he heads straight for the road. If not the road, then dirt or rocks.

Auntie Holly's Wedding

Auntie Holly got married on April 4th and Connie was her matron of honor. Her rehearsal was on April 3rd but only Mom and Cole got to attend. Cooper stayed home with Dad because he had a really bad cold and an ear infection.

Cooper did attend the pictures and the wedding but he was not always a happy camper. Besides feeling sick, he wasn't able to sleep much at all because of the cold. Needless to say, he could get quite cranky.

Thankfully our friend Stephanie agreed to help Danny with the boys at the wedding. Then Stephanie took Cole the reception so that Danny could take Cooper home to rest.