Busy Bees

Finn on Halloween

We've all been busy bees lately! Last week Finn and I flew to St. Louis to spend time with the Alexander clan, while Jason was busy working on the Belle Fourche River in South Dakota. Finn loved playing with his cousins and seeing his grandparents. Here are more pics from St Louis Fun.

Finn went in for his 9 month appointment on Monday. His doc thought he looked great and was right on track for everything, still a little bit small 10% weight, 30% height, and 55% head (large noggin). Of course we think he is perfect!

I love this pic!

Nana Peggy and her boys.

Go Big Red!

Thank you Grandma Sue (our favorite adopted grandma) for the Go Big Red gear. We are all ready for the big game today so I thought I would post a picture and a video of the little man. Go Big Red!

9 months and countin'

Little man is approaching his 9 month mark. He is still a happy go lucky little guy, but he does not want to sleep ALONE! I don't blame him, but the sleep training has been tricky. I'm open to any and all suggestions, however, I'm sure I've tried them all! And this too shall pass...

We have been trying to get some hikes in at the state parks before it gets really cold, but I don't think that will stop us (note the snowy picture below).

A walk in Elmwood after the crazy snow last weekend

We've been to Platte River State Park and Schramm State Park in the last two days. The beautiful fall colors have been amazing!

Schramm State Park

Our Kitchen remodel is almost done! We just have some minor touch up work, but otherwise done! And it is wonderful. So come on over and we'll cook ya something!

Jason has been out of town the last couple weeks and he has a couple to go. So Finn and I will try and stay busy, in fact we are heading to St. Louis to visit the Alexanders next week. More pics to follow...

Nana Peggy

Nana Peggy came to visit last weekend. It was great. We went to the zoo, out to our favorite breakfast place, and played, played played! Here are some pictures from last weekend.

Finn and his fish

Riding Skyfari at the zoo

Happy Teeth

Jason and I took turns taking the little man on hikes this week. Monday Jason went to Schramm State Park and yesterday I went to Hitchcock Nature Center. We are trying to enjoy the last few WARM days. Here are some pictures from beautiful fall hiking.

Schramm State Park


Hitchcock Nature Center

Niobrara

Last weekend we went to the Niobrara river. It was wonderful! Mom hadn't been in that part of the state in over 10 years, and she had never canoed it, so we decided it was time. We rented a cabin at Sunny Brook Campground just south of Sparks, NE. It was a little rustic for mom, but she did great (no running water or bathrooms, oops, next time I'll ask...). We drove through the wildlife refuge on our way to the campground and saw lots of Bison. Then on Saturday a trip to Smith Falls, the largest waterfall in NE, and onto our canoeing adventure. We saw many smaller waterfalls, a few people at the beginning of our trip, and mom paddled through a class II rapid (and many smaller ones). We spent the rest of the time by the campfire and even listened to the Nebraska game for awhile. Here are some pics from our adventure.

Finn giving the thumbs up
We're off...
Stairstep waterfall, our favorite

Bison at the wildlife refuge
Beautiful Sunset
Happy Camper

Wine-O Bee

Bye Bye Niobrara, until we meet again...

Teeth!

Last week one, this week the other. Finn got both his bottom teeth over the last couple weeks. He really hasn't complained much, just a lot of chewing and drooling. Tonight he picked up one of his daddy's rocks and chewed away, taking time in between to smile in delight. I'm not sure who was happier Finn or Jason...rocks, who knew?!

Finn's been watching Football games with grandma, helping remodel the kitchen (which is almost done), and seeing his cousin Riley off. We will miss our Riley, she was so wonderful with Finn and just great to have around, she is off to bigger and better things, Job Corp.

Finn standing in his crib, he is always trying to break out!

Go big RED man!

7 month photo shoot!

Last week we had so much fun with our friend Linda. She came an did a 7 month photo shoot with us at the house. Finn was a ham as you can see. If you want to see the entire collection click on this link (or let me know).

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