Brocker's 1st hair cut

Since it was a beautiful day, we decided to get the boy's haircut. :) Brock did not move at all! He was a pro. They even were able to use the clippers around his ears. He looks like a little toddler now. :( Vaughn too loves to get his haircut. I don't know if it is the movies or suckers at kids hair that makes them sit so still.

And were off!

The best word to describe Brock theses days is "determined". He is determined to get into every cabinet, over every person while wrestling, and determined to climb up our stairs. One might say - "didn't you baby proof the house a long time ago with Vaughn" - actually no - he didn't move. Now, we are blessed with a mover and shaker. Last weekend, I went up to the top of the stairs to get Brock at least a dozen times. We had been planning on putting the second gate at the bottom of the stairs, but now I am scared. If we did, he would stand and shake it and cry until we opened it. In any case, I guess we just have to be careful he doesn't get wild ideas of climbing through the stairs or getting to the top and shaking the gate until it releases and he falls down the stairs. He has already gotten to the top and stood to shake the gate (see picture evidence). This week he starts to climb the stairs, gets 1/2 way and looks for us - then he sees us coming and books it up the stairs. I guess I will lose weight with the exercise! :)

Summer Fun!

I took these pictures a few weeks ago. We had been out on the boat at the island swimming. Tony has a pontoon boat or "tuna" boat as Vaughn calls it and it is great for swimming.

Carver County Fair!

It is hard believe that it is already time for the Carver County Fair. Last year, I was pregnant with Brock and this year he is already in 18 month clothes! We started our outing by eating of course. Mini Doughnuts for mom, a banana strawberry smoothie for Vaughn, cheerios for Brock, and Brat for Dad. Vaughn had a great time going in the bounce castle, the truck ride, slide, and dizzy dragon ride. Rachel, Cade and Jim joined up with us for the alligator show and demolition derby. Tony, Jim and the boys were excited to go. Even baby Brock was jumping up and down. It was loud. Louder than we all thought and dirtier than I thought (we were in the front row and the mud went through the gate)- we were only good for 1 battle. I guess it was $8 x4 adults down the drain. Other notable notes - Vaughn went on a pony ride ( Cade didn't he thought it was too smelly)and we got a cariature (spelling?) done (Vaughn, Mommy, & Brock). The day at the fair was a total of 6 hours and I don't know where the time has gone.

New teeth

Brock is getting his 2 top teeth this week ish - I think it might have started last week, but they are popping through now. More pictures from last weekend.

Vaughn off to North Dakota

This week has turned out to be a true vacation for Vaughn. As you can see by the picture Vaughn found his cowboy necklace, cowboy hat, and cowboy shirt for a little work at the farm. Nana rode with Mommy & Vaughn up to ND on Sunday. Of course, we stopped at McDonalds on the way (I wonder how long it has been for Nana to eat a McDonalds) On Monday, Nana had to go to work and so did mommy - so Vaughn and II went to the farm. Apparently, Vaughn makes quite the farmer. He ate beans fresh from the field (organic as my II reminds me:) and played on a giant dirt pile in front of the new morton building. I am happy I wasn't the one to give him a shower later. Then, Vaughn had a chance to celebrate Avery's birthday and played on the neighbors trampoline. He tried to jump and everytime he said "mommy - watch me watch me I am doing a monkey jump" then the next time it was "mommy-watch me do a camel jump" I couldn't tell them apart. When we finally, got back from the neighbors and I told Vaughn it was time for bed he declared "I didn't get to do anything today - I didn't watch TV" Tuesday, mommy went to Bismarck and when I came back I was informed the tent was up in the backyard and that Vaughn was going camping with II. II is smart - he is camping with an airmattress. Vaughn wanted to have hot chocolate with marshmellows - it was in the 60s so kind of cold, but not hot chocolate weather. After a while, I went in to sleep and the boys told stories. Wednesday was another trip to the farm to check on the cement pouring for the floor. Highlight of the trip was Vaughn making roads in II's garden with his giant yellow truck. Vaughn also got a ride on the tailgate of the pickup and drove the tractor. I left to go back home on Wednesday, but continued to call for updates. Will report more later.

Brocker and his new cup

Brock has learned to drink water out of a cup. Actually, I just gave in to him and let him do it. The good part is he is on his way to saying "goodbye" to the bottle. The bad part is he hasn't figured out that the water shouldn't go down your shirt. From the looks of the picture he doesn't seem to mind a little wet t-shirt contest. :)