The Helmkamps

Monday, May 13, 2013

Mother's Day weekend

We had a great weekend in St. Louis, celebrating Mother's Day and introducing Lane to Darren and his family. The boys couldn't have been better on the drive down and back.

Grammi cuddling with her littlest guy

The cousins might be a few years apart, but there
IS an up side...it's called built in babysitters!

Jack loved making breakfast pizza with Grammi

Caught red-handed sneaking a sausage!

Ryan is so good with the kids...always takes
time to get down on their level to play

Meeting Uncle DD and Chase

Lane was really talking up a storm and smiling at Papa

Being the good uncle that he is, John gave
Jack his first lesson on hockey gear :)

And so begins a month of family weekends...

1. Mother's Day with the Helmkamps

2. Jay's graduation

3. Memorial Day with John's family

4. Marcie and Taylor's wedding

The fun is just beginning :)

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Good Morning!

What a BEAUTIFUL morning!

...for a (short) run, some reading, eggs, and two happy boys!

No need to get dressed, just throw on a hat and shoes over your
footie pajamas and you're ready to hit the great outdoors for the day!

Burrito-boy after a good night's sleep

...and to enjoy my flowers, which are SO much better than the
hostas that the sun used to fry when they occupied this corner

Thanks Missy!

Thanks for the clothes, etc. Missy!

Reading "Super Baby Food" while wearing a Christmas tie

Monday, April 29, 2013

Marcie's Bridal Shower

We got to celebrate another bride in the family this weekend with Marcie and some of her friends. Can't wait for the real big day...it's not far off now!

The beautiful (and excited!) bride-to-be!

The gang w/ Blair's awesome game props :)

Sisters

Friday, April 26, 2013

Alisa's Birthday Picnic

We got to celebrate Alisa's birthday with her today at Grey's Lake...picnic, park, walk, and presents. What a fun afternoon with Aunt Alisa and Anne on a beautiful day!