Whoa...Wat-ter!

Since the weather has been getting hotter, we've been playing a lot in the water! (Who knew I was such a good rhymer)

Getting ready for the beach!

Enjoying a "pawsickle" on a hot day!

On Grandma and Grandpa Greenwald's boat!


Today, my Mom and I got a summer pass to Elm Creek Beach and brought Dane. The weather was perfect and we all had such a great time.

Dane is fearless and loves to go out deep. He squealed with laughter and yelled "belly" when the water reached his stomach.

It was hard to capture Dane not moving...he loves the "beach", playing in the sand, and being in the water.

What a Weekend!

The three of us had such a wonderful weekend! We went up to the cabin early Friday afternoon and I don't think we stopped smiling until bedtime Sunday night. This was the first time Dane has been able to enjoy the cabin. And boy did he ever...

Dane has been pretty much obsessed with tractors lately and Great Grandpa Greenwald has 3 of them. Dane went from one to the next to the next saying "Dane Drive."

The boat was another really fun thing for all of us. Dane loved to drive this too. I loved to see my little boy have so much fun.

Dane was able to see Daddy catch lots of fish and do some fishing of his own.

(This is one of my most favorite pictures ever-aren't they just so amazing...)

Another tractor ride, but this time Dane sat by himself. He wouldn't even let my arm touch him. He is getting so independent. Some of that is nice, but I'm starting to miss my little guy.

A tubby in the sink has never been so much fun. Here we are getting ready to be clean.

Fun, fun, fun. Dane actually asked for the tubby.

Sunday we got back from the cabin early enough to visit the carnival and our dad's. Here is Dane getting dressed by himself. Good job big boy!

This was so sweet. We were down watching the boat races. These two...two peas in a pod.

Dane wanted to ride to train, so Mom went too. So much fun.


What a way to end what I would call, the perfect weekend. We had such a great time altogether and watching our child experience so many things for the first time. I can't believe how fast the time has gone by-Dane's almost two! Ross and I just love each day and are so looking forward to all of the new things our family will enjoy together. Dane makes us realize what true happiness is!

And finally, a shout out to our best Daddy! Happy Father's Day! Ross is the ideal dad. Hands on, loving, giving, and protective. He sets an amazing example of the type of man I hope our boys will become. Thanks Ross, for all of the hard work and love you give to our family. We are so lucky to have you!

Just Hanging Around

Dane and I have been hanging out at my parent's house a lot lately-they are both home, so we've been able to play and visit with them quite often.
He loves to play on their swingset and slide.

If you look closely, you can see Dane has something in his pocket...well it's part of a golf club. He had a lot of fun putting it in his pocket and then throwing it down the slide.

This picture turned out a bit blurry, but he is a master at the slide

and a monkey, too.

Dane is helping make some oj for our sunday breakfast. He is seriously an amazing helper! Makes me PROUD!!

And finally, this morning when he woke up, he asked for TV. So here he is enjoying a little "Handy Manny" and some pediasure.

So Much Fun with Dane!

Sunday was very hot, so Dane played in his little pool and seemed to have a lot of fun.

My little guy loves to play at the park. The slide is the best thing ever.

Here he is hanging like a monkey.

And again...a monkey. That's what he says before he does it. Monkey.

I just can't think of a day that I haven't had fun with Dane. Each morning I look forward to all the day has in store for us. The simple things are incredible.