Autumn is near.

Lately, I've been showing my parents that I can talk more each day. A few weeks ago I woke up from my nap at my wonderful babysitters house and I said "Jud-iay, it sure is a nice day!" Judy agreed and gave me a big squeeze. 

Daddy is beginning a new racing season. Fall is cyclocross and super fun to watch.  His first race is this weekend so I'll be sure to snap some photos to show you. Daddy says it will be extra fun when he races in the rain: whick means mud and slippery slopes on the race course. 
















 
As most know I'm going to be a big brother this winter! I'm very excited to meet "my baby doll".

Do you like my new fall clothes?

Say cheese!  Happy Birthday Aunt Jane!

indian summer

Aunt Jane's b-day cake mom made for her.  It was very pretty. We have had a summer full of fun, sunshine and plenty of outdoor adventures.  We are sad to say with the temps holding in the 40's + 50's we must tuck away our shorts, tanks and swimsuits until next year.

Dad and I playing soccer in grandma + grandpa Clark's back yard. Looks like Dad is mixing me up with the ball.

 

Cousins gather together for a picnic at grandma clark's house.

What little boys do...

What do you think of my tatto art?  Come on over and I'll give you whatever color you like. Mommy will reassure you that it's washable.






















At daddy's race.  GO DADDY! 

 













Love love love "e pree cones"  i.e. ice cream cones!

lovely flagstone patio + walkway

 I love running my trains through the dirt. Can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon!  

 












Daddy's walkway is nearly complete!  The stones were HEAVY!

who do i resemble?

who do i look more like...my mommy?

or daddy?

fun on the lake

i love riding and driving grandma reis' boat!

don't you love my grandpa's aviators?

goofing around with my friend ainsley at cousin nics wedding

Hy-Vee Triathlon

open water swim. what an amazing event! perfect june day for the athletes to race.


athlete recovery area

summer time fun

Steve and Dee celebrating at the Hy-Vee Triathlon finish line - looking good guys!


Two of the three legs complete - GO daddy GO!

swim to bike transistion

our friends and family congratulating steve at the athlete recovery area

Delivering May baskets to my neighborhood friends and mow their lawns while we're sneaking the baskets onto their porches.


Enjoying an ice cream cone at sunset.

ice cream cone

daily ritual at our house, would you like sprinkles?


D-eLic-ious!

Say Goodbye to Winter

nice to be able to play in the yard without hat and mittens!


look out big bouncy ball.


love to paint


sitting on mom's new fabric that she has all over the floor. why is it all pink?


trying on mom's new cycling team kit.


i love to draw too!


and watercolour is really fun!

i'm two

despite just getting home from the hospital from a dehydration spell, i'm not too sick to celebrate or eat cupcakes!

focusing...

wow, what huge gifts, are these for me? thanks everyone!