Brooke Turns 2!

Ok, Before I get started. I officially do not like the way this thing is set up now. Why don't they ever leave well enough alone!? Aggravating! Well, these pictures are out of order, but they will have to do. I have tried 3 times now to get them on here. Yesterday was my niece, Brooke's 2nd bday party.  It was a beautiful day outside! Kaylynn LOVES to be outside!!  She did not have a nap all day she did very well but was out before we hardly left their house!  We have been having really nice family time lately and I love it! They mean so much to me!

This Fri is our 10 year wedding anniversary.  We will be heading out to NY for the weekend. I am excited and nervous all at the same time.  Excited to get away and relax, but don't want to leave Kaylynn behind. :(  Grandpa Slagenweit will have her Fri into Sat sometime, then my parents Sat into Sun when we get back. Hope she will be a good girl!

 Brooke in her new sandbox. We went together with my parents and got her this.

 Uncle Jimmy.

 Tuckered out!!!

 She LOVES these too. I am looking for a used one. They are about $40-$70 new.

 Mom...I am ready for a big girl bike.

 And I'm up...now what??

 Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Poust.

 Bday party fun.

 I did eat...I promise!

 Messy girl!

 I am 2 already!!

Me and my nephew Julian.

Amish Auction Buys

Yesterday was the Beaver Run Consignment Auction.  I love going there! It's 8-10 auctions going on at one time. It's craziness.  But David and Dad S. stayed over by the landscaping stuff, I stayed over at the country furniture and decor.  And my best friend, Erin watched Little Miss Kaylynn.  I got my pie safe pretty much as soon as I stood there! I love auctions.  They are so fun, but you must be careful.  As you can fall into the trap of bid wars and bid it higher than you want to really pay just to "win" it.  As I did this time with the bookshelf.  But, it is solid wood and will last us forever vs. something bought at Target or Walmart.  (that's what I keep telling myself)  I had waited all day it seemed for them to start auctioning some bookshelf's.  I was hot and burning to a crisp.  Plus rain was on it's way.  Also, David had come over earlier and said, "I bought stuff."  He got 2 Red Sunset Maple trees.  I also got something for my nephews, but THOUGHT it was made out of wood.  Turns out it's not, but I think they will still play with it.  So, as soon as I got this we called it a day, and paid the bill.  Next one Sept 1st!! ;)

 David's Red Sunset Maple trees.  Approx 15ft tall.

 Bookshelf.  Still needs finished.

 Got for my nephews.

 Pie safe.  LOVE THIS!!

 Punched tin front.

Popeye the Sailor Man...toot, toot!

And we're gonna have a climber....

She has just started making this face.  I call it her Popeye face. So funny!

Good Days Ahead!

Ok. Once again they have changed the format for Blogger. I am kinda lost now.  So now my pictures are out of order. They are backwards.  Anyway, just wanted to report that Kaylynn has done a 360*.  She has had the first good week in a long time.  She jabbers up a storm.  She started clapping this week and waving "hi" and "byes."  Blows kisses, when she wants to that is!  She will give high 5 too.  We took wagon rides (early 1st bday present from GRammy and Pappy R.) and lawn mower rides.  The babysitter took the kids to the park this week and she got to swing.  She loved it! We took her to Nicholas' baseball game Thursday.  Just a busy, awesome week!  Did I mention how much she LOVES being outside? She would live out there I think if we'd let her.  So, we have a follow up appt with her Doc Wed.  The prevacid seems to be working beautifully.  No gagging or throwing up.  No ear infections.  Eating like crazy.  Although I think the teeth are starting to bug her again.  She already has 6 that are in.  Next Monday is her appt for her eyes.  Thanks for any prayers you may have said for her! We appreciate it! We are so thankful she is finally feeling better!!!
Grandpa talking to Kaylynn.

Weeeee....Airplane!

First time with her feet in the grass. 

Feeling the grass.

Hanging on for dear life.  Mommy's driving!

Playing and riding.

Ready to roll.

Helping Daddy mow the yard.

Cheeseball anyone??