09.07.11 - Need for a bigger tub

Tommy has outgrown the baby bathtub so we've been dunking him quickly while the others bathe. It's a bit tricky with all five of us gathered around the bathtub. We need a bigger bathtub ... and a bigger bathroom!

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.

09.04.11 - Feels nice to be outside

We'll be able to tell Tommy someday that his first summer was the hottest on record in Wichita, breaking a 1936 record with 51 days above 100 degrees. And it wasn't just hot, it was stupid hot. Three days peaked at 111 degrees and several days saw temps anywhere from 103-107. But this weekend the nice weather finally returned, with highs barely reaching 80! Not only were we able to go outside, but we were able to walk around the lake in Nan and Pop's neighborhood without even breaking a sweat! As I type this, the windows are open! We forgot that it could feel so nice to be outside.

09.03.11 - I'm too sexy for this shirt

I'm a model, you know what I mean ... ?

09.02.11 - Indians Fan?

Roy and Susan Clark are big Indians fans and gave us this onesie when Nate was born. I think Tommy still loves the Giants even though they aren't doing so hot this year.

09.01.11 - Raspberries

Tommy has learned to do raspberries (probably from Nate) and he thinks it is quite funny!