Did you know that Missouri has an Olympics? This ran past our apartment with a police escort one day. We were curious so we watched the news that night and it was the torch bearer for the Missouri Olympic Games.
Hannah loves to dress up in anything she can find. She's our first baby who happily wears hats, masks, and other accessories.
After our awesome trip to FL we spent the weekend with Grandma and Grandpa for Grandpa's birthday.
Grandpa's favorite banana cream pie!
Monday we drove out to Matt's families place. Aunt Amanda and Aunt Katy + kiddos were all there! It was SO fun. A huge party all week!
Rebecca is expecting her first boys (TWINS!) since Benji (15 years and 6 girls ago) and Mary is expecting her first GIRL! (after 6 boys!) We figured it was cause for a celebration!
Ana and Gwen headed up decorations.
Katy made these and many other sweet onesies for the babies.
BOW Season!
We made ethnically appropriate cookies. (Gingerbread for the blue.... Sugar cookies for the pink.)
The girls even made balloon animals to decorate the room. They were awesome!
So many great friends were able to make it. It was a great party! We played several fun games. For one of them Mary and Rebecca had to play chubby bunny (put a giant marshmallow into their mouth) with each present they opened. Poor Mary and Rebecca! They only lasted through about 5 presents then they both surrendered. It was sure entertaining to watch though.
Hannah and Grandma
Owen's birthday was a few days later. We all invaded Amy's house for a great swimming party!
Hannah had her first popsicle. I think she loved it.
Lucy and the birthday Boy.
Porter Renata Finn Bertie Gwen Memphis Owen and Wyatt trying to solve the secret message for the cupcakes.
Hannah also had her first cupcake.
Heath Maren
Mamphis
Katie and Hannah
Birthday boy approves.
Bert
Lucy
Finners
La Nina
All Owen wanted for his birthday was a Pinata.
I love that all the kids have the same expression on their faces.
There were several kinds of candy and also fruit leather and raisins. Hannah found a pack of raisins and was SO proud of herself!
My Brother's Father in Law passed away earlier that week. We left Hansen land to go back to the Fo's to be with them during that time. It was sad circumstances that brought them home, but it was so wonderful to see them all again!
This is my all time favorite picture of Carl.So cute! He was a wonderful Father, Grandfather and friend.
Pancakes at Grandma's house. Ambellina, Hannah, Heath & Houston
Uncles are the best.
Apparently pickles are too. : )
The day before the funeral we all went to the lake. Brittany's Mom and Sister and a couple cousins were able to come too. It was really fun and good for us all to get out and do something fun together before the sad times. I think this is where the quote, "Hey Nile, Pickles is good!" - Houson, came from.
Heath
Hannah had a fun time bossing everyone around.
Ambellina and Grandma Duffy.
Nile & Brit
Heath Houston
Duffy Ambellina Britt (3 Generations)
The boys had so much fun on Grandpa's new water pad.
These two are just too cute! 1 month apart. And their little sibblings will be 1 month apart too.
Back in the cabbin Hannah was ready for a nap so I strapped her into her carseat and put her under the bed. It was the most secluded place I could think of. Apparently Sterling thought it was a good place too. They both had about an hour long nap down there.
During the funeral we got to play with Ambellina in the primary room. We were still able to hear what was being said which was really nice.
I love these two!
After 3 long weeks Daddy finally got to come get us! It was so wonderful to be with him again. Hannah didn't leave his side for a good 10 minutes.
And he got to meet his niece Ambellina for the first time. They were instant friends.
I love it when Houston swipes the camera. We always get gems.
This is a new park that was built near our house. It doesn't have a road that goes to it so we bike to it.
The boys especially love that it has a "race track" at it.
It looks like Houston spends more time off the ground when running than on it.
Hannah was so funny to watch trying to keep up with the boys. I also love the way she holds her bottle. At the end rather than the side. She has always done that.
Heath and his super fast bike. : ) So happy.
I love that our city has so many parks with water! It's the BEST!
King Houston
