Dad

It has been just a little over a year now. Some days are good days and others are not so good. Hopefully with time the hole will heal and the days wont be as rough.

Alexis' Preschool Graduation

On Tuesday Devin, Grandma, and I went to Jackson for Alexis' Preschool Graduation. Devin did so well, he didn't really sit still, but he was not running away or loud. They sang a bunch of songs and the they each got a graduation cap. I can't believe she will be starting school in the fall and the boys will be turning 3. WOW!

Alexis and Devin

A very hot and muggy sunday

On Sunday it was HOT and HUMID. I am ready for this weather, but really wished the pool was open before we get a lot of it. Sunday morning Devin and I went for a walk and took grandma with us. We did a good two miles and I am glad we went when we did because it warmed up fast. By 11:00 Devin had the hose out and wanted to water the flowers, so Ben hooked it up and this is what happened.

He loved every minute of it. All he did was giggle and go back for more. It may have been cloudy that morning, but it was really warm. Ben and I were also wet, but not as wet as Devin.

Running away from dad!! Look at that smile. Can you tell he is having a ball.

Run Devin Run!

Then he got a hold of the hose and we really had to watch out.

Head to toe drenched. We are ready for summer.

After his nap the sun had came out and it had warmed up even more. So, I went to Wal-Mart to see if they have a sprinkler of any kind. this is what I found.

He liked it, but he likes the hose even better. You have to run with him through the water till he gets the idea. I was smart this time and at least put my swimsuit top on.

He wanted to pick it up and carry it around to spray people.

Of course the neighbor boys had to come over and enjoy some of the fun. All three of them had such a blast. We are ready for summer to start!

Dance Recital

Well it has been three years now that I have not taught dance and I really do miss it. I still do one number and help the seniors with their solos. I really enjoyed my group of girls this year, they were so much fun. The did the new theme song of "Fame" and we add tumbling and tricks beside my always hard choreography!!!!

Every year Kathy and I have to take our annual photo!! I really miss her and wish we lived closer so that we could do more.
Ben had to work, so mom watched Devin during the first show and then I went and got him so she could get ready to come to the second show. After he warmed up he really liked running around the theater.

Snack and Funny Faces

This would have to be one of Devin's favorite snack. And mine too. We sat outside and had snack last week one day and he got really mad at me when I took one strawberry from his bowl.

The many faces of Devin.

Here is a good smile.

Baby Farm Animals

Last week Devin and I went to a farm near Fairmont to see some baby animals. The family that owns the farm, the lady is one of the nursing faculty were I work. We had a good time. He was very shy and really didn't want to look or touch anything at first. It has been taking him a while to warm up to people lately. He has been wanting to be held and will curl into me when he is around people that he is unfamiliar with.

At the farm they have chickens that lay eggs (and they are good eggs), baby chickens, baby turkeys, baby and mommy & daddy goat, baby pigs, a cow, baby kitties and a dog. I tried to have him touch an egg, but that didn't work. He check-out all of the animals.

He finally did try to feed the goats, but he would drop the grain onto the ground instead of having the goat eat off his hand.
He did get to go and dump the bucket into their bowl. He liked that.

Here the baby goat was trying to eat right out of the bucket.

afterwards we checked out the sandbox and play house and then went in for a snack since it was really windy out.

The park

Ben had taken Devin to the park and I joined them after a got my herbs planted. Devin really wanted to go for a walk and I really needed to finish what I was working on. This is how I found them. Devin likes the merry-go-round a lot. He thinks it is fun to push daddy and to go fast. He is always a little dizzy afterwards, but he loves it.

He also loves to swing. He likes the big boy swings the best.

I think in these pictures I have captured his true joy for swinging and the outdoors!!

This has to be one of my favorite picture of Devin and Ben together.

Jordan enjoying the grass. She was rolling around in the grass right before I took her picture.

Check out that tongue as he goes down the slide.

He wanted mommy to go down with him. I think we went down a handful of time together. Every time he would just smile and laugh as we went down together.

An afternoon full of smiles and love. What a wonderful day with my two favorite people.

Planting flowers

Sunday afternoon it was FINALLY nice enough to plant!!!!!!! I had a good start of my flowers and really wanted to get what I had planted. So, Devin and I went out to plant. He was a good helper for the most part. He only spilled the big bag of dirt once and only tried to pull the flowers out of the container once. He would bring me what I needed and even helped me with the dirt.

Myself and my little flower helper.
He was asking if it was time to water yet. Watering is his favorite part about having to work with the flowers.

Devin with his watering can. Of course he is all smiles.

Watering mommy's flowers.

All I have to say is that he was a great little helper!!!!

Fireman's Breakfast

On Sunday was the annual Fireman's Breakfast at the fire station in Blue Earth. Devin was so excited to go and see the firetrucks. Once we were there he wasn't sure what to think at first. He was clinging to me like there was no tomorrow. Mandy and Chloe were there and already eating when we arrived and Devin sat with them so we could get our food. Of course Devin didn't touch a thing. He was too busy looking around. After we were done eating he was ready to go and catch out all of the firetrucks. Devin got to have his picture taken with Chloe and Bella!! Those three could be a handful, watch out world!!!!

I loved it, he would just climb on the back of the firetruck and pose.
Outside they had their newest firetruck out with the flag on the ladder. I just love this photo!

Devin and I went on the firetruck and of course he had to sit in the seat all by himself. I loved every minute of it. He even smile when they honked the horn.

He would have been happy as a clam to ride the firetruck all day if you let him. So, daddy and him went for a second time and this time they both sat in the front seat.

One very happy little boy after his second ride!!!!

No trip is complete without a picture with a fireman. Thank you Chad for the rides!!

The wonderful world of being outside

Now that it is starting to warm up out and not rain, we have been spending a lot of time outside. It is hard to get Devin to come inside sometimes. Like last night after his bath, I went out to roll up the car windows and he followed me. He said that he wanted to watch the cars!! So, we sat on the steps for 20-30 minutes just watching the cars. We all love the fresh spring air.

This picture is an everyday event if Devin had his way. He loves to play with the bubbles, but of course only he can blow them.

Whenever the lawn mover is out you will always find a helper. Devin and I ran some errand so Ben could get some of the grass done before he had help from Devin.

My Favorite Little Guy

Yesterday after I picked Devin up he did not want to go in. So, since it wasn't raining and it wasn't windy I thought we could stay out for a little while. So we played bubbles and Devin got his bike out and then we both took pictures. Of course I had to get him a picture of him taking a picture of me.

I love the cherry juice mustache.

Sweet and Innocence.

Here is one of his many smiles and some are even more goofier than this one.