Amelia's Tree

This weekend Kevin planted Amelia's tree, which is a Snowdrift Crabapple. Lots of work, but we are happy with how it turned out. Thanks to Grandma Becky and Grandpa Jim for the tree.

State Fair and Other Summer Activities

Well Summer is almost over. Amelia and I headed to the Iowa State Fair (apparently a must if you live here and I've never been so we went with our playgroup friends) this week. Amelia thought I was handing her over to the person who gave her an apron so was not too impressed at first.

We're sad that the pool is now closed (schools are back in session here so no lifeguards) but we are making the most of being able to play outside before winter hits again.

Amelia Turns One

Hard to believe a year has gone by already but Amelia had a wonderful birthday and joint party with Mummy the next day.

Visit from Suzie & Tom

Amelia & Tom had fun hanging out together when Suzie and Tom visited to celebrate Marilyn, Suzie & Kate's Birthdays.

Chicago Trip

This weekend we took a road trip to Chicago to meet up with some old college friends. It soon became apparent that finding parks with swings was a key part of the trip. Here's Amelia enjoying some of the play areas in Schaumburg & Lincoln Park and helping Daddy with the luggage cart at the hotel.

Aquatic Park

We've been spending a few afternoons at the aquatic parks lately. Amelia's getting much more confident with the water and even has a special crab crawl for the occasion (the girl does not like to scruff up her knees). And it always zonks her out.

A Day in the Life of Amelia

Following our "photography" anniversary gift theme, we decided to get a camcorder (not what you think - it's the size and shape of a small digital camera). So here's our first effort highlighting Amelia's current tricks.