A sneak peek...

...of the past 2 months! We've been busy at our house for the past little while, so obviously our blogging was pushed way (way) down on our TO DO lists. So just to give you a taste, here are a few pictures of what we've been up to. I won't go back and recap every detail from the past couple of months, but I will start posting again (like a good girl) about current items of interest... like Halloween! ;) So you all can look forward to that. Now, on with the show!

We've been trying to keep busy with intellectual fun! This is a recent favorite at our house.

But who can resist watching Thomas the Tank Engine now and again?
We had two birthdays in October and Jefferson took it upon himself (bless his little heart) to clean up--which he did without even having to be asked! ;)

More than ever I find myself amazed by the joy I feel because of my family. Sure, there are sticky hands and tantrums, but nothing can trump the joy brought by the genuine love shared between Bobby and I and our little ones. God has richly blessed our lives by putting the 4 of us together, and we will spend the rest of our lives being the best we can for Him in return. That's what it's all about, right?

Keeping Cool

It's been one HOT summer! In June Bobby got out the kiddie pool for the boys in an effort to keep Henry out of the pond--it worked for an afternoon, but he was back at it (trying to swim with the koi) the next day. :)

With a stick and his hat, Henry is one happy camper at Grandma's house! His straw hat has a big hole in it--when we ask him what happened to it, he tells us a cow took a bite out of it. :)

Snoopy Land at Worlds of Fun

Henry refers to the local amusement park with all it's roller coasters as "The Crazy Train." The boys like the new children's rides in Snoopy Land, but Henry and Jefferson's favorite ride is the restored steam engine. After we ride it, the boys are always so excited to walk up to the engine to say hi to the conductors (who are very nice to always show them the whistle and bell). Since the park is only three miles from our house, we got passes in the spring and have been going every Friday when Bobby gets off work.

The nice thing about the park is that there are several rides adults can do with the kids and there are even more without height requirements. The only prerequisite is the ability to walk, so Jefferson can ride too! (Which is golden :)
Henry trying to sneak a bite of Snoopy's cookie...

He's already getting a little embarrassed when mom and dad break out the camera. In the words of Charlie Brown: "Good Grief!"

The first day we went was a little chilly...

Kauffman is still the prettiest stadium around... (Post by Bobby)

We've been able to attend several games this season, unfortunately we haven't seen many wins. It was fun to see the renovation and Henry REALLY loved his first full length game. There's even a playground for the kids now.

Henry pointed out the moon as it came out over the party deck. Every time he sees it he asks if he can hold it. I never quite know what to tell the guy.
With all the changes, they kept the most memorable part: the fountains. They're going to look great at the All Star Game next year! If anyone wants to go, you can stay here during your visit!

I don't know if I'd rather go to the game or the HomeRun Derby. I'm leaning towards the game...

I get good seats through work, but it'd be hard to find a bad one in Kansas City.
Henry really wanted a bite of ice cream...of course he didn't eat the one I paid for :P
The museum had the famous Pine Tar Bat on display for most of the summer. The Royals have sure never been the same after George Brett-the only man to win batting titles in three different decades.

The other side of the outfield jumbo-tron was the largest HD screen until the new Cowboys Stadium was finished.

Fireworks are always a welcomed conclusion...

One sidenote...for anyone with Netflix streaming, I must recommend adding Ken Burns' Baseball documentary to your queue. Good stuff.