Connor's First Hair Cut

It was time for our little guy to get his hair cut. His hair had gotten so long we had started calling 'hair boy'. I would love to say that he behaved himself and gave us lots of cooperation... but that would be a big lie!

Hair Boy

Here he is with Marla who was brave enough to cut Connor's hair. How she did it while he screamed, cried, and wiggled is beyond me.

Here is a side view.. no more long, curly hair.

Halloween

We had Larryboy and a little farmer this year. Connor's food allergies make halloween tricky (no pun intended) but the boys did well anyways. Nolan got lots of candy, Connor got a box of his special cookies, and both managed to get a toy.

Patio

Well.. we finally got our concrete pad outside of our walkout basement. It only took us six years to do it. This is only the first part of the plans we have for the walkout basement.

Early in the morning on Friday, October 27th, the concrete guys started their work. The boys were glued to the window the entire time.. they really wanted to go out and help.

Rosie was just as curious as the boys were.

This guy is tamping down the sand... Nolan said he was mowing the dirt.

I took Nolan out when Connor was taking a nap. He just had to get close to the bobcat.

The boys had to wait through the weekend before they could see the concrete truck.. boy were they excited when it arrived.

Looking at the west side of the concrete pad.

You can see Connor watching them run the screeder.. the thing that smooths the concrete.

The last of the concrete going in the southeast corner of the pad.

Nolan helped me put their shoeprints in the concrete.. he did a great job writing his name.

The finished product... now all we have to do is the retaining wall, the roof, and the siding.

Gilmore's Green Acres

Nolan's preschool class went on a field trip to Gilmore's Green Acres today. It was a little chilly but everyone had a great time.

The kids watched Stephanie bottle feed this one month old calf.

Nolan is in the red hat waiting for the calf to come back.

Connor wasn't afraid of the animals.. he reached right in and started laughing.

Nolan and Connor staying for a picture.. it may have been cold but the sun was sure bright!

Nolan feeding one of the pygmy goats. This particular goat was very friendly.. but he also turned out to be the ornery one.

The kids got a lesson on the hatching of chickens and then got to hold them.

Here is Nolan coming out of one of the cool slides.

Nolan and our neighbor Wyatt on the hay ride. We rode to the pumpkin patch where everyone got to pick their own pumpkin.

First Day of Preschool

Nolan ready to leave for school.

He was a little nervous at first..

Now he's got the idea.. thanks to playdough.

Bye mom, I'll miss you.

Nolan's 4th Birthday

Admiring the cake... oh for the days when one candle meant one year... not decades!

Larry-boy!!! Grandma Knapp did a great job making Nolan's costume... he's been flying and saying, "I am that hero!" ever since. Super suction ears away!

What's in here?.... cars from the Cars movie!

Daddy taking Nolan outside for his birthday suprise.. keep your eyes closed and no peeking.

Oh boy a bike!!

Nolan just had to ride his bike to grandma's.

The Hunt

We had a fun Easter weekend. We knew the weather would be better on Saturday so that's when we did the eggs. We broke with tradition this year and had a cookout at grandma & grandpa's. It was a lot of fun.

Could you get that for me Grandpa?

Look what I found!

What's this?

Connor's found what he needs and he's running.

Connor's 1st Birthday

Connor's birthday was the 6th... but we celebrated on the 7th when more family could be there. He got plenty of toys... and 2 molars!

The birthday boy.

Oh boy a puppy!

It was Nolan's idea to have a barn cake. He helped mom decorate and did a great job.

Connor fascinated by the candle.

ooo... frosting!

Yum!

Pole shed

Connor and Daddy standing by the grinder in the pole shed at great grandma's house.

Snowman

We had just enough snow for daddy & Nolan to build a snowman in grandpa's barn lot.

Look Who's Walking!!

He's been walking for a little while now... just waiting to get some good pictures!

Heading for the TV.

Let's Fly a Kite!

Nolan flying his Spiderman kite.