JAMAICA

Josh & I just got back from Jamaica last night.

We were there for the past week celebrating our 5 year anniversary (early) with our good friends Aaron & Trish. It was perfect.

But it was also perfect seeing my kids this morning. :)

I have lots of great pictures to share...but too tired tonight. :) Instead, here are a few shots of the resort we stayed at (Secrets Wild Orchid, Montego Bay). Ahhh...so pretty.

[July 4th Weekend]

We were on the road again to Storm Lake for the 4th of July weekend! This was the 1st time we had traveled as a family of 4 (5 if you include Crimson) in the van. Josh was very determined that Keatin would wear these headphones to watch her DVD...it lasted about 5 minutes. :) Maybe as she gets older...


We stayed at G & G Barber's house on Friday & Saturday night. Keatin kept hopping up on the recliner...so I got my 2 cuties up there together. :)



Grandpa and Josh were golfing and Grandma Barber was taking friends on her boat, so Keatin, Will, and I went for a walk on Saturday morning to one of the parks on the lake. I had to catch a few pictures of my little man...we all had fun. :)





Saturday afternoon I went to a baby shower for my high school friend Ann and her new little angel Danika...seriously, so small and precious. :)


Josh convinced Keatin to get in the lake for a little bit on Saturday afternoon...well, not actually all the way IN, but she did sit on this raft. :)


Back on the recliner...I love these 2!


I decided to join them...not as cute???


Keatin and baby Danika.


Lyle, Becca, and Jack joined us in Storm Lake on Sunday afternoon (Lyle and I were running together in the Ride/Run on Monday morning). When they showed up, Keatin and Jack looked like twins in their matching 4th of July gear!


Monday morning...Lyle and I ready for the big race!



And I am off!


There is my partner Lyle...at the back in the black shirt. Good starting position, huh? :)


About an hour later...we made it to the finish line!



Time for the parade!






We headed back to Ames Monday afternoon...it was a great 4th of July! And just because he is so stinkin' cute...here is my Will. :)

the week flew by!

It has been kind of a busy week around here! Keatin did some sponge and finger painting, we went to the Bookmobile at the local elementary school, Keatin had dance class, and we went to the wading pool 3 days in a row...plus just all the other "things" that take up a day!

We are getting ready to go to Storm Lake (again) for the 4th. I am doing the Ride/Run race on Monday morning around the lake...between 11-12 miles...haven't run that far in a LONG time, but it will be fine! Then one more week until we leave for Jamacia - LOTS for me to do before we leave!

Have a great weekend/4th of July!






All Keatin/Will's "friends" from Jessica's house met at the pool on Wednesday! Can you tell Keatin was excited to see them? :)

Keatin looked so stinking cute for dance class on Wednesday...too bad she pouted and whined the whole time we were there....so frustrating. :(

"Hey! I woke up before my sister and got to play with my mommy all by myself! I love her. :)"

our big sister

We have a great big sister at this house.

Really, ever since Will was born, she has done nothing but love on him.

She still LOVES him...A LOT. I have a feeling this will change as he continues to get more active...but for now, Keatin is in love with him.

This morning, Will was a fussy boy. I think his teeth are, once again, bothering him. (PLEASE just poke through already!!!!) Anyways, I was trying to unload some groceries and had put Will is his walker. He just sat there pushed up against the wall, moaning and moaning. I was singing to him, while trying to get my tasks accomplished. Keatin was doing her usual song and dance as well...but he kept whining. All of a sudden, she runs off to get something. I continue trying to put my things away...she runs back in the room and tells Will - "here you go Will, you chew on this." Her item of choice for Will to run his sore gums over???? A pair of her underwear. :)

Thanks big sister. :)

weekend

Just 2 photos from our weekend in Storm Lake.

Josh was in Vegas...Keatin, Will, Crimson, and I went to SL to see G & G Petersen, Aunt Jen, G & G Barber, and Grandma Heeren.

Will is eating lots of baby food these days...exhibit A is below. :)


G & G Petersen have a nice outdoor swing on their back patio. I decided we need one at our house...both of the kids liked it for different reasons.


Josh is back from Vegas...we missed our daddy. :)

Have a good Monday!

Keatin/Jack in bath??

Hmm - was having issues with the previous post and Keatin/Jack's video working...giving it another shot!

more bathtub fun

I have been trying to get this silly post uploaded for days...Blogger was not being nice to me! So, without further adieu, more bathtub fun at the Barber residence...and this time Jack was involved! :)

Keatin and Jack...makes me giggle just watching it!