Peek-a-Boo

Where's Isaiah?

There he is!

Don't you just love Isaiah's little St. Louis Cardinals shirt?

Anyone else out there watching Big Brother 9? I didn't care for this season at first, but it's gotten pretty good. As usual, the house has split into two separate alliances. I like both sides, so I guess you could say that I would be happy with whoever wins in the end.

Wednesdays are so busy! It's already after 9:00. I need to get my child and myself to bed.

Go Cards!

- becky

The Godfather(s)

Godfathers and Godsons

Nick, Jess, Hannah, and Ian

Wow! I had such a productive day. It really makes a difference for me when I write down everything that I need to get done. I am beat, though. I feel like I haven't stopped moving all day. My pillows are going to feel great tonight. Will summer vacaton ever get here???

Isaiah sure was a crabby-pants this evening. He took a late nap from 6:30-8:00, so I am dreading tonight. Oh, I hope, I hope, I hope that he will sleep tonight! Wish us luck!

- becky

Ian's Baptism

We made it home safely. The ride was very uneventful. Isaiah slept for 2 hours, and we ate dinner at an A&W in Neillsville, WI.

Yesterday, we spent the day with the Werder family - Nick, Jess, Hannah, and Ian. We had a great time! They live in Delano, which is just west of the Twin Cities. We ate lunch at a local establishment, then went shopping at an outlet mall in Albertville. The weather was fantastic for outlet mall shopping. No jackets - sweatshirts only. Dinner was at the Ox Yoke Inn. Isaiah was kind of a cranky pants at lunch and dinner, but he had fun with Hannah and Ian the rest of the day. Thanks for spending the day with us, Nick and Jess! Living in Wisconsin gets us closer to you guys, but still not close enough. We hope to see you guys again very soon. :-)

Ian's Baptism was this morning. He was just adorable! He didn't even move as the water was washed over his head. What a good baby he is. He is very mellow, and obviously already knows his parents' voices. His big sister Hannah is great with him. She really enjoyed playing with "cousin Isaiah", too.

I have work tomorrow, and I am so exhausted. I can't wait to get some sleep! Good night!

- becky

Tour de Minneapolis

Sometimes mapquest isn't the greatest. We made it to our hotel - after touring around the entire city of Minneapolis. We are partially to blame. We must have missed an exit for I-494 just before St. Paul. Well, add to our stupidity the detour/construction on the I-35W bridge and we ended up going all the way north and west of the city to get to our hotel - in the southwest corner of the city.

Oh, well. We made it safe. Isaiah got a little cranky after the sun went down, so we had to drive part way with the light on in the backseat of the car. Thank goodness for graham crackers! We also remembered to bring his "Tracy-blankie" and Leap, so he slept AWESOME last night! We used a pack-n-play from the hotel, and once we got him down (around 11:00) he was sound asleep until 8:00 this morning.

Isaiah's been eating great, too. He enjoyed Wendy's chicken nuggets and french fries for dinner. We had a scrumptuous breakfast at the hotel this morning, where Isaiah chowed down on oatmeal w/ banana, strawberry yogurt, breakfast potatoes, and french toast sticks. He is quickly becoming a bottomless pit!

I'm not sure what we are doing today. If I have some time this evening or tomorrow morning before Ian's Baptism I will blog again. Enjoy your Saturday!

- becky

Bitsy Girl

I grew up with dogs. First was Barnie. We called Barnie by the name Bud. You know, like Rudy's friend Kenny on The Cosby Show. Then came Duchess. Her nickname was Duchie-Poo-Poo-Baby-Doggin-Baby-Girl. Next were the Whippets - Taylor (Tator-Bud, Tator-Tot, Tatoo-lee) and Cody (Codykins, Kakoo). Now there's Scarlet, or as everyone calls her - Bitsy. I sure do miss Bitsy. She lives in Florida with my family.

"I miss Becky. I'm just going to sit here and watch the door until she gets here."

"I wonder if I someone would bring me a cookie while I wait..."

I love the pictures, Mom. Thank you for sending them! (She also sent some adorable pictures of my two nieces. I'll post those on a different post later.)

- becky

P.S. Get that dog a cookie! It's a long time until July.

What's the deal?

Why do I have to have another cold? I am sick of being sick! My energy is completely gone because of being under the weather again.

Really short post tonight. Isaiah is cranky. I am exhausted. We both need sleep!

- becky

Birthday Wishes

Happy Birthday, cousin Paul!

My mommy told me that you turned 4 years old yesterday. I am sorry that I couldn't be there to celebrate with you. We'll have to celebrate when I see you this summer. My daddy, mommy, and I have been thinking of you lots. We miss you, and can't wait to see you again soon!

We hope your day was great!

Love,
Isaiah

Isaiah with Paul last November

We also want to send out birthday wishes to my cousin Mary Beth. Happy Birthday, MB! Isaiah can't wait to meet you! We'll be in STL in July and would love to get everyone together for an afternoon at the Zoo.

And, of course, Isaiah's friend Gracie from church had a birthday yesterday. She is 3 years old!!! Isaiah is quite jealous of the beautiful cake Gracie's mommy made for her. I told him not to get any ideas. I am no where near that talented in the baking department! (Gretchen - it really was an awesome cake! You go girl! Can I post the picture of Gracie and her cake on my blog?)

Have a good one everybody. I better scram. Isaiah needs a tubby quite badly.

- becky