Grandma's Photo Shoot

Thought some of these were too good not to share.  Thanks for taking these of the boys, mom!

Sweet Boy

Donkey Pile!

I have a feeling this is the first of many similar shots!

Brothers

Lately...

Here's some of what we've been up to lately...

Jack holding up his end of the "I push you-you push me" deal.
(They were actually moving quite quickly!)

Picking black raspberries with mom 

Reading with Jana during our fun stay at she and Billy's last week

Laner Baner

We went to the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum today.  I'd been wanting to take Jack for awhile, and today the AC I knew the museum would have was enough to finally get me there!  Should'a packed a picnic lunch and some nap mats! :)

Inside an armored tank 

Mom & Lane

Checking out some model planes

Carousel ride at Ankeny Summer Fest

Doesn't get much better than that!

(Trying to) Stay Cool w/out AC

The Beach @ Big Creek

'struction guys making "tontrete"

Avoiding a tan :) 

Relaxin'

Homemade Ice Cream

Keepin' an eye on the ice cream

Someone is excited!

Industrial strength fan

(highly recommended if your AC goes out)

Fan fun w/ dad...next came confetti :)

Alisa has requested more pictures to be posted since she is out of the country for the summer, so please excuse any excessive posting in the next weeks.

An Audience for Breakfast

Lane loves to watch Jack...and Jack loves to be watched!

The bumbo is perfect for keeping both of them entertained.

My Boys

These two boys are making me love being a mom these days.  I know what you're thinking...give it a few months, you'll be begging to go back to work!  Yeah, we have our fits and not-so-great days, but I honestly can't complain.  These two are a blast most days, most of the time!  We're very blessed.

JACK AUGUST...2 1/2

"Yook Mom!" 

"Pum ride wit me mom. I scootch over."
I thanked him for the compliment, and then
let him know that I would not in fact in there
with him.  (Raincheck for his first real car.)

Jack made me "pancakes" the other night...hauled the table
and chairs in and got our dishes.  I got syrup on mine...
Ryan got black olives on his the next morning.  I'm sure
Ryan was glad it was all pretend...I got the way better deal! 

LANE SAMUEL...4 months

Love these big brown eyes!  They're usually accompanied by
a grin at the least...he's got me wrapped around his little finger! 

I always wanted my kid to fall asleep playing or eating
or  something like that.  It finally happened :D
(...guess I missed the "sleepy cue"!)

Can't get enough of this little guy!

And, a recent favorite of my three favorite guys...

Growing up...

...too fast!

Lane will be 4 months a week from today.  I guess I forgot how quickly they change.  It's amazing to remember the helpless little bundle he was just a few months ago as we interact with him these days.  (I suppose he's still just as helpless now really!)

He's turned into a tummy sleeper...

and a thumb sucker...

Happy Father's Day!

These two little boys couldn't have a better daddy.  I thought I knew how good he would be, but I way underestimated!  Wouldn't want to raise these two guys with anyone else.