Milwaukee Quick Trip

We're back home!

Tim picked me up from work yesterday, and we headed for Milwaukee. The Cardinals were in town, so we got tickets to see Cards v. Brewers on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. The results: Brewers won Friday night, 4-3; Cardinals won Saturday afternoon, 5-3. It was a good time, but a bit frustrating at times for fans of both teams. (Especially for families where one person is rooting for the Cardinals, and the other person is cheering on the home team. Grrr.)

I don't have too many pictures, but I did take a couple. I'll post those tomorrow, as I would like to unpack our travel bags before bed tonight.

- becky

Lazy Bones

- becky

You Go, Girl!

Jodie kicked my tail at miniature golf tonight! (Jodie, the title to this blog entry is for you! :-)We had a great time with the youth at Badger Sports Park. The high school youth played mini golf, rode go-carts, hit a few in the batting cages, and put a couple of tokens in some video games. Jodie and I agree that it would be a fun place for Girls' Night Out. I would also like to take Shelby and Holly there for a round of golf when they are visiting in June.

After Jodie beat me (the score is too embarrassing to mention), we played a few games in the arcade. I won Isaiah an Elmo stuffed toy! Yea! Jodie won a Big Bird football and was kind enough to give it to Isaiah. Sara and Jessie both gave Isaiah their small slinkys. You ladies are too kind! Thank you so much!

- becky

So Many Words

Isaiah's Words

1. Dada
2. Mama
3. Bye-bye
4. car (with a Jersey accent - sounds like cah)
5. ball
6. baby
7. uh-oh
8. Nana
9. Pawpaw
10. hi
11. yeah (I'm trying to transition him to yes instead. Oh, the memories from childhood...)
12. Elmo (his newest word - sounds like Melmo)

We think we've heard cookie and book once or twice, but those haven't quite stuck yet. He's trying to say his name now, too!

- becky

New Talent

Isaiah is learning new things every day. As you will see in the video clip below, he has figured out the purpose of the yellow twirly slide on his Leap play center. Poor little guys gets his hand caught at the end, though! But don't worry - it ends well!

Church Work Day went well today! Thank you, Gretchen - you are so organized and did a fantastic job in keeping everyone on task. So much was accomplished! In case you are wondering, I worked on cleaning the nursery. Windows were washed - inside, outside, and the screens; trim was painted, bathrooms were scrubbed, the kitchen was organized, church pews have been polished, and more! God's house smells great - just like Duster Plus! :-)

- becky

Nap Time...?

Tim and I are very blessed. At nap time and bed time every day, we lay Isaiah down in his crib awake. He puts himself to sleep. Well, the other day, he was supposed to be sleeping when I went upstairs to check on him. This is what I found...

Where's the baby?

A one-person game of Peek-a-boo is actually quite enjoyable!

It's a typical Saturday around here for us. We've been doing some light cleaning and organizing. Tim found a new recipe for fish and cooked lunch for me. It has a spicy rub with a hint of lime. Good job, honey bear! You can cook lunch for me more often!

Melissa came over this afternoon, and we went for a nice walk in the neighborhood. We had planned to take Isaiah, but he took a very long nap today. The weather was just right. It's cloudy, but not raining. The cloud cover is keeping the temperature nice and cool. It will be great when it warms up a little, but I really enjoy jeans and sweatshirt weather. I call it Baby Bear Weather - it's just right!

Tomorrow is Church Work Day. Read closely all of my Good Shepherd friends! The Family Task Force has organized a spring cleaning of God's house from noon until 5:00. Cleaning is always fun when it's not your own house, right? Did I mention that lunch will be provided? Hope to see you there!

- becky

Remember Me?

Sorry, people! It's been a very busy week.

My class took a field trip to the Milwaukee Public Museum. I remembered my camera, but I forgot the battery at home. Sorry that I can't post pictures from there. It was a GREAT time. I was very impressed with the exhibits. (The IMAX movie was kind of boring, though.)

Spaghetti Face

I think I need a tubby now...

- becky