Summer is here...

Papa Soeder came in for a visit Memorial Day weekend and stayed with us for a week. The weather was awesome while he was here so we had to take advantage of Miss Debbie's pool. Ally even got to try out her new swim suit, she loved the water.

 Summer time means carnivals. Matt, Blake, and Aiden at the St Francis Festival on the kiddie ferris wheel.

 Bath time for my babies

 Ally ready for her first Cardinals Game

 Our family at Ally's first Cards Game

 We of course had to take Papa to Ted Drewes while he was in town

Ally's 1st Trip to Ohio

Last weekend I flew by myself with the kiddos to Ohio to visit my family. It was Ally's first plane ride and trip to Ohio. Matt and Ally both did great on the plane and were super flyer's. My family loved meeting Ally and couldn't believe how big Matt is getting.

We started our visit off celebrating GG's birthday and hanging out with my cousin and her little girl. Matt and Maddie play so well together.

2nd cousins

 GG, Papa Soeder, and the kids

 We also got to spend plenty of time with my sisters. Matt just loves Aunt Jacki and Aunt Jamie. Especially when they let him eat chocolate Popsicles.

 Aunt Jamie and Aunt Jacki couldn't wait to great their hands on Ally

 My Aunt Sue

 My Uncle Anthony (he stopped Ally from fussing, and his wife couldn't, he said he had the touch)

 Matt and Louie dog

 Uncle Kenny talking with Ally

 One night my sister had the whole family over for pasta, it was great to see everyone. And her sauce is amazing, I need the recipe Jamie. Here's Oma and Opa with the kids.

 We got a chance for Papa Soeder to show his grand babies off at the hospital, he loved every minute of it. Wish we lived closer, we can't wait for June.



Spring Time Weather

The weather has been so nice lately we have been outside almost every day. Matt loves to ride his new big boy bike and is doing great by himself. Today we took a walk and he rode almost a whole MILE by himself. Such a big man now. Both kids love the stroller, I got a new double one so I can get outside with both of them. Ally is growing like crazy, her two month check up is on Monday. I can't believe it, she is such a happy baby and sleeping great 7 hour stretches at night. Enjoy the photos.

Ally all smiles in the stroller

 Mr. Cool Rider

 Helping me make muffins, Matt loves to help me cook

 Showing off his new wheels

 Of course he still loves hockey



Easter Fun

Dying Easter Eggs

 Our baby girl is growing so fast, she is almost 6 weeks old already. Here she is on Easter all dressed up, I even painted her toes. I couldn't resist those cute little feet.

 Our two little blessings

Some Spring Time Fun

A few weeks ago the Circus came to town, Jill and I decided to take the boys on a Mommy-Son afternoon. Matt and Chase loved it. They were so well behaved and brave enough to hold a snake and ride an elephant.

Me and my boy, he was not a fan of the clown

 Riding the elephant

 The weather has been so nice, we actually went swimming last weekend. Ally wasn't a big fan of the water when we put her toes in.

 Matt loved it though, he was having lots of fun

 All ready for Cardinal's Baseball!!

Family Photos

A friend of ours took some pictures of Ally and the family for us. They came out really well. Enjoy.

 Typical two year old, wel typical of my son

 Hockey fighting Daddy