Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Boys will be Boys

Jude and I took an afternood stroll to the park. He was totally curious about the dandilions. He posed nicely for a few pictures, but it didn't last long...........Poor dandelion.

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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Dear Greta Rae....



Thank you so much for my cool birthday chairs. I had so much fun when you came to visit and I really miss you. My mom and dad told me I get to see you in Colorado in just a few weeks. I have been practicing my dance moves so that I can dance with you this time. Are you going to bring your monkey shoes and your pink sunglasses? I will bring the bubbles and my sand buckets.

I love you,

Jude






Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Family Convoy



It is that time of year again. The annual family trip to the Black Hills. Four cars, fifteen people, eight kids, and a lot of coffee mugs hit the road early for the 6 hour family convoy across South Dakota. After Wall Drug, ice cream, mini golf and many rounds of Jude's silly songs cd we made it to my parents cabin. Ahhhhhhhhh. We had fantastic time playing golf, hiking Harney Peak, driving through Custer State Park, enjoying the beauty of the cabin near lake Pactola and lake Sheridan, and visiting Great Grandma.








Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Walking Talking Fishing

He has done it! We officially have a walker on our hands. Jude took his first steps at his great Uncle Ger's house a few weeks ago while on a fishing trip with Gma and Papa Meendering. It was fasinating to see the little lightbulb go on when he took more than one step before falling and realized he was walking. Now there is no stopping him. He loves to toddle around the house while saying "walking, walking, walking".