Friday, July 15, 2011

Catch-Up Post

Here's what we've been up to this summer...

MANY TRIPS TO THE ZOO!

How sweet is this picture? Sam and his best buddy, Peyton!
 PLAYING AT THE LAKE BEFORE MY COUSIN'S WEDDING

Adrianna, Joey and Khai (with Sam in the background) before Nikki's wedding.

Adrianna is always up for a photoshoot with auntie!
MOMMY'S LITTLE HELPER
Joey giving Sam his nebulizer (they both thought that was pretty cool).
CELEBRATING JOEY'S ADOPTION DAY AT THE WAHPETON ZOO. HARD TO BELIEVE IT'S BEEN 4 YEARS!!  

The boys had a blast!
LOTS OF FUN IN THE SUN!!! 

We've had some really nice weekends so we've been spending a lot of time outside... playing at the park or in the pool or sprinkler in the backyard.
 CELEBRATING THE 4TH OF JULY WITH FRIENDS!!!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Can you say cute?

Joey's preschool graduation is tomorrow night so he has been practicing his songs all week. Sam has been his biggest fan and loves to watch him practice and cheers for him after every song. Tonight I got Joey and his sidekick on video...


How cute is that?

Monday, May 23, 2011

2011 Fargo Marathon

Fargo held it's annual marathon this past weekend and once again, it was a huge success drawing in over 22,000 runners between all the events. Even though I've never participated, I still look forward to it each year. It's inspiring to read the stories about people running to overcome a tragedy in their lives or those who are dedicating their run to a particular person or cause. It's also one of the few sports where you will see people of all ages and fitness levels participating and it's quite fun to watch and hard not to get a slight urge to do it myself... someday (when I run out of excuses). :)

Once again, Josh participated, this time doing the half marathon. Unfortunately he hurt his foot around mile 3 but kept on going and finished in just 2 hours, 12 minutes!!! Needless to say, I was very proud of him. Once again, he worked very hard and accomplished his goal. Joey and Sam are very lucky to have a daddy they can look up to.

Josh looks pretty good for just running 13.1 miles! Joey had to wear his medal to be "just like dad".


Thursday, May 19, 2011

Our Future Marathon Runner...

Tonight Joey completed his very first race and had a blast doing it! Not only did he run a half mile but he did it in just 6 minutes... pretty impressive for a 4 year old! Once he was finished he said "Mommy, my body is all out of energy now." He should sleep good tonight!!

Showing off his new Spiderman water bottle.

Sam getting ready to cheer his big brother on...
 
Time to stretch!

Crossing the finish line with daddy!

Proudly displaying his medal!

I did it!!!
Way to go Joey... Mommy and Daddy are SO proud of you!!!

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Easter

I realize I am a little behind with this post but better late than never, right? We spent Easter back in Minot with my family. As always, the boys had fun playing with their cousins. The big boys played with their "army guys" and spent some time outside riding their bikes and scooters and all the kids had fun running around outside enjoying the nice weather. On Easter morning the boys tore apart their Easter baskets and then we all enjoyed some of grandma's famous caramel rolls. As Sam would say they were "mmmmmm... nummy, nummy, nummy!" Then we all got dressed in our Sunday best and headed to church. After church my my mom made a delicious meal and we all ate way too much. Later than afternoon the kids had fun hunting for eggs (and even more fun opening the eggs and eating the candy)! Now on to a few pictures...
  
Sam shooting some hoops with daddy

Adrianna + Sam = TROUBLE

Joey checking out his Easter basket

Sam giving his tortoise a kiss

The Easter bunny even remembered to leave Bruizer some treats and a new toy.

Check out all of those eggs!

Hunting for eggs

I LOVE this one of Joey and his great-grandpa! Joey absolutely adores him!