Sunday, July 31, 2011

Aunt Monica's Visit

We have been soaking up every minute of our sweet sweet summertime. Since the 4th I have made a trip to Atlanta for market, Josh's Habel side of the family made a trip to Missouri and Charlie finished up his summer session at school.

It is HOT HOT HOT here in Missouri and we are needing some rain in a desperate way. Aunt Monica came to visit last Wednesday and Josh took her to Branson just this afternoon to send her back to Chicago. We had a great time and hope she did too!



Josh had to take her on a Willy's ride


The highlight of the whole trip had to be the Ozark Empire Fair. We saw Disney's Imagination Movers in concert on Friday night. Had lemonade, corn dogs and pineapple whip. It was soooo hot but a good time for everyone!











The concert was too fun!











Saturday we had a big breakfast - Charlie's famous blueberry pancakes and then hit farmer's market. We also went swimming at Barbie's house. Monica and I did some retailing and she treated me to a pedi. We grilled out on Saturday night and just played and played until she had to leave on Sunday. It helped us out a lot to have her around since Charlie is out of school as well! Thanks Auntie M! We miss you already!















Reading his new Mickey book - one of several gifts Aunt Monica brought!



We woke up Sunday morning to these two critters in our back yard - two baby raccoons.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

July 4th

Sorry for the delay on the 4th of July weekend pics - I have had a few "near" death threats on getting these up, JK... sort of!

We spent the holiday weekend in Kansas City celebrating my dad's 60th bday! The twins flew in and the WHOLE family was together. It was a great time. Lots of laughing, lots of eating and lots of FUN!

Charlie and Luca were of course the main attention getters and that was just fine with them. Luca is my cousin Josie's soon to be one year old and he and Charlie had a big time - really Luca just stared at Charlie in amazement wondering how someone could be THAT crazy I'm sure!

Lot's of pics...


Charlie with is new M&M dispenser from Grandma






Charlie with His Jessica



Peach eating...







Just up from a nap - sitting on Will








Charlie and his new prize from Bass Pro - a fishing rod




The Birthday Boy and his Bday cobbler



Chubs and his home made ice cream



My dad and his siblings
looking over a board of old pics my aunts put together.



Two Wonderful Grandparents
All 9 grandkids, 3 husbands and now 2 babies!



The WHOLE gang... we clearly have too much fun together!



My dad and his amazing parents, brother and sisters



Teaching Charlie to roll down the hill



Ooone.. ttwwwoo... WEEEEE



So nice to all be together



With Will



JR Birdman Birthday Boy





The All - American and the Italian Stallion.







Pool time - Uncle Frank and Luca



Grandpa and Uncle Dick
















What a wonderful way to spend a special birthday weekend! Thanks for turning 60 Baba! Cheers to MANY more!