06.19.12 - Don't pee in the pool!

End of last summer Angie talked me into buying a $10 kiddie pool that was on the clearance shelf at Target. We pulled it out tonight after inviting Ainsley and Elly down to run through the sprinkler. Who loved it more than anyone? Tommy, of course!

12.22.11 - Uncle Brian

Tommy shared a good laugh with Uncle Brian after dinner tonight. We always have a good time when we hang out with our friends in Manhattan!

12.13.11 - Together, again, for Taco Tuesday

Turns out our neighbors, Chad and Danea, might be adopting our Taco Tuesday ritual after we had them down for dinner last week. They invited us to their place tonight and Tommy chowed down! He sure does like Taco Tuesday. Actually, he pretty much likes whatever we feed him.

"Ugh. I can actually hear you getting fatter."

12.06.11 - Taco Tuesday togetherness

We invited our neighbors down for Taco Tuesday today. Afterward, the kids all played in the basement while the grownups sat around the fireplace. Next week, we're having Taco Tuesday at their house. This photo reminds me of a few months ago when Ainsley tried to hold Tommy. He's still an armful, even for us!

10.28.11 - Don't be rude

Robin and Theodore stopped by for a quick visit tonight. Tommy, don't be rude!

10.22.11 - Wildcat Touchdown!

We watched the Sunflower Showdown with our friends Drew and Jen today. Tommy smiles as K-State scores another touchdown in the 59-21 win. Go State!

10.09.11 - Big hit at the party

My business partner, Karen, hosted an open house at her consultation space in Salina today so Tommy joined us for the trip up while Maddie and Nate spent the afternoon at Grandma and Grandpa Shepherd's house. Tommy was quite the hit, impressing everyone including Agnes, a friend of ours from Salina, and Chris, one of our grooms from 2007.

09.30.11 - Here's lookin' at you, kids!

This scene started when Nate climbed up on the back of the couch to watch me do some work on our front door. By the time I got the camera to take his photo, Tommy and Maddie had found there way up there, too. By the time I started taking photos, they'd noticed the other neighborhood kids out playing. So, we took a few photos and then went outside to play.

09.06.11 - New blankets

We were surprised with gifts at work today. Susan, Angie's colleague in the library, made Tommy a couple of new blankets. And Annette, a colleague from the dean's office, gave us a book of Bible stories for Maddie.

09.05.11 - "We're talkin' 'bout practice."

We got to spend some time with our friend Brandi at the park this morning. She's gonna be a new mommy in January and wanted to get in some practice holding a baby. Granted, Tommy's probably not your typical six-month-old considering he's nearly 20 pounds and already wearing some nine-month and one-year clothes. But, he did leave her a little spit-up on her shoulder. Our advice, Brandi? Buy a big bottle of Shout.

08.21.11 - First date

Tommy took his girly-friend out to celebrate his five-month birthday. You'll never guess where we went. :)

08.01.11 - What's for dinner?

Susan and Roy had the Shepherds over for dinner tonight and made Shepherd's pie. It was a big hit, and so was Tommy!

06.26.11 - Theodore

Tommy accompanied me to my friend Karen's birthday barbecue tonight. He was a hit, especially with Karen's sister, Robin, and son, Theodore. Turns out, they live not too far from us so I think we're gonna have a play date soon.

06.25.11 - Bunco babes

Tommy accompanied me to bunco tonight and really enjoyed meeting all the bunco babes, especially Connie. Connie tried to share her ice cream with Tommy and Tommy talked up a storm to her and shared all the happenings of his day.

06.15.11 - Ainsley

We hosted a backyard barbecue tonight in honor of our friends Andrew and Tori (and their daughter Kenleigh) before they move later this month and Tommy, while he was awake, was the center of attention. This is Ainsley, a stinkin' cute four-year-old who lives up the street. I see a lot more play dates in our future. In fact, I think they're coming back tomorrow. :)

04.17.11 - Girl next door

The last time Kenleigh was featured on one of our blogs, she was laying a smooch on Nate (click here). Nate was having none of it today so she made up to Tommy instead. :) Unfortunately, she won't be the girl next door much longer as they've listed their house for sale. If you're looking for a good deal on a nice house with great neighbors, we know a place. ;)

04.08.11 - Campus visit

Tommy made his first visit to the medical school today where he met a ton of great people including our friend James. Now, it should be noted that the last time (click here) James was featured one of our blogs holding one of our children, he and his wife were expecting their first child but had not yet told anyone. We're now up 3-1. James, do you have any news you'd like to share?!! We think Corbin needs a brother or sister!