Easter 2009

We had a great Easter this year! Dying eggs, a couple Easter egg hunts and more candy than we know what to do with. We went to Madison on Saturday to spend the day with Brian's family and the great-grandparents and then brunch on Sunday with Emily's family. The weather was gorgeous and fun was had by all!

Getting a picture of these three together is no small task!

Love your"bonnet" Molly!

Charlie on one of his egg hunts!

I couldn't resist the matching shirts!

Getting just the right shade of blue

Soccer star!

So, it begins...

The Saturdays spent on some freezing cold or scorching hot soccer field, sitting in my folding chair, cheering my lungs out for my little soccer star. I have officially become a "soccer mom."

That's right, Charlie started a little "Mikro" soccer league this past Saturday through Milwaukee Kickers. It brings a smile to my face because I too played soccer through the same league on a team called The Darts. My dad coached that team and I can only hope to someday coach one of Charlie's teams. However, thanks to my dad, I won't have to check out books from the library on how to coach soccer (like he did). He taught me everything I need to know. Thanks Dad!

Enjoy these pics from the first "practice." Charlie loved it and told us he scored 5 goals.

Ready to go!

Mr. serious

Swing!

Paying attention (??) to the coach

Getting his jersey ready. He chose to be #16

Sippy 101

I thought I would just try giving Alex a sippy after dinner tonight. I seem to remember Charlie starting one around this age. He seemed to like it and is slowly getting the hang of it. Still primarily bottles for now, but soon enough...

Visit from family

Charlie and Alex's Grandma Mary, Grandpa Steve, Auntie Sera, Uncle Jordan and cousin Ethan came to visit yesterday. We had a great day and the weather cooperated so we could all get outside for a bit. It was a great visit. Thanks again to them for coming!

Charlie's new police helmet from Jordan and Sera.

He LOVES it!

Slamma jamma!

2 points!

Moving on to soccer

Cute Auntie Sera with the boys!

The boys!

(Nice pink paci Alex)

ADORABLE Ethan!!!!!!

Spring is on its way!

You'd never know it by looking out the window today (rain for the past two days and now snow) but last week we were treated to two glorious days in the 50's. The boys and I got out to the park (along with Molly) and Alex got to experience his first swing ride. Lots of fun! Here's to a spring and summer filled with lots trips to the park!

The Three Musketeers

Charlie on the "big" swing!

Laid back Alex

Post-nap snuggle

Post-nap goofiness!

Sitting Alex!

Charlie is 3!

Charlie turned 3 on February 1st and we had a great party! Pizza, Thomas the Train cake and ice cream! Charlie had a great time and the party was well documented by my cousin Linsey. There are too many pics to post in a blog (119 in all) but if you want, you can check them out at:

http://linkiloo.shutterfly.com/

There are also pics from Molly's b-day party (she turned 1 on the 16th). Another great party and boy did she enjoy her cake!

Stars On Ice!

To kick off Charlie's b-day week-end, we took him ice skating at a rink downtown. We talked it up all week to prepare him and he was excited! Once we got there, I was a little nervous to find that they did not in fact rent double blade skates but only single blade. Oh well, too late to turn back now. In typical Charlie fashion, the determination came out and he was GREAT at it! Only fell a couple times and no crying the whole time. He actually didn't want to leave! A fun time was had by all!

Getting ready to hit the ice

Some instruction on how to hold on to the rail

Getting the hang of it!

Looking good!

Taking a quick break

A little urging to do it on his own

There we go!

Oops!

The best part...the Zamboni!

The other best part...hot chocolate!