First Comes Love...

We celebrated Father's Day in Leavenworth this year with the kids and my parents. Initially Kevin planned to relax and smoke a brisket on Saturday, then golf on Sunday but as luck would have it, he only got one of the above... Brisket! Since he didn't want to golf alone (I am many things, but good golf partner ain't one of them) , he took a rain check and we spent the weekend with the kids playing in the rain, smoking a delicious brisket, and lounging around. Here are some pictures: Brisket time First ever attempt with a sling shot  ;) Grandpa's gift! Breaking in the new ping pong table 8 hours later, The Masterpiece! Dads and Babes Kevin,  Your dedication to family and unwavering strength (especially when we're ALL melting down) amazes me every day.  You are such a kind, fun Dad and you love our babies so much. I couldn't have asked for a better leader of the pack, and I love you so very much! XXO Me, Bits...

Bey Bey!  You're getting so big! I'm absolutely loving everything about you right now, and it seems like the past couple weeks have brought so much growth.  You are such a social, curious baby.  You love watching people, mimicking their actions (you just started waving this week), and boy can you eat! Here are some fun things you're up to: You're teething on everything and have cut both top and bottom teeth, as well as both K9's (yes, K9s- ha!) 9 month baby stats: 28.75" (65%) and 17lbs, 1.5oz (9%) You're crawling (off your tummy) everywhere and pulling up on EVERYTHING! You love laughing and being tickled You can't stay put during a diaper change to save your life You love eating any food you feed yourself.  Favs: cheerios, pizza crust (or any bread), yogurt dots, avocado, ground beef, and watermelon You're finally sleeping un-swaddled (I thought the day would never come), but lovin' on your paci now more than ever (I think it...