Nothing Compares



Iowa State Fair 2011



That was the Iowa State Fairs theme for this years fair.  There sure are a few things that don't compare, like my personal favorite Pineapple on a stick, Daddy really likes the Corn dogs and Xavier seemed not to care just as long as we were sharing with him.

     For us the Iowa state fair is a family tradition me and Andrew started our first year dating and we did miss one when we lived in California but since returning have gone at least once if not twice a year.  This year is was no different we ended up going twice as we weren't able to see everything we wanted the first day, as they day we pretty much let Xavier guide the way and did all the fun kid stuff.  Owyn seemed to enjoy riding around in the stroller and taking all the sights in.  Here are a few pics of both days Friday the 12th and Saturday the 20th.

  Xavier at Little Hand on the Farm, Planting his seeds.             

  Daddy and Xavier Scooping up Miss Owyn.

"Oink!!!!" Squealed the Piglet as Xavier jumped back.

Ohhh, it was nice a break from chasing the monkey around, little sis finally showed him how to get it done.

Owyn being a happy girl riding around checking out the sights.

Milking the Cow, I sometimes think we have a farm boy on our hands.

To top of the night we got to see and hear Sarah Palin live in person, Uncle Nathan was super excited about this one.

My Family of 4

We are just that a family of 4 and lots of have asked will their be more and in all honesty I can't say no but as for biologically this is it we have one of each and something that others seem to think is great but to me I didn't really care if I had one of each I would have been fine with two boys too.  But now I do have a Prince and Princess and I'm so greatful they are in my lives, they are truly my hugs and kisses and I love loving one them.  However we have talked about someday being foster parents when our kids get a bit bigger.  So will be have more kids.......Maybe!

This summer has really flown by faster then it did the summer I had Xavier and it just seems my baby girl is growing up so fast.  She really moved out of the Newborn stage that I so love!  She is really holding her head up well and really enjoys being sat up so she can check out her world.  She is sleeping well most nights and we are getting to sleep from about 10 til 7am which feels wonderful, you kinda forget what it feel like to sleep or 6+ hours until you get a taste and boy does it feel good.

Over the summer we got to do a lot of things as a family such as going to Ohio for a visit with my family, it was great seeing my Grandma and letting her meet her Great Granddaughter Owyn.

Great Grandma, Grandma, Mommy and Owyn

Great Grandma, Grandma, Mommy, Xavier and Owyn

Great Grandma, Great Aunt Joyce, Xavier, and Owyn

We went to Kings Island with Cousin Caitlin, Gavin, and Garrett.

  Xavier really enjoyed his time and still at random times is saying Uncle Bill, Uncle Bill and then adds on not here.   He also will do the GRRRR and clinch his fist together to do the moves Uncle Gary taught him on are last few days.

Uncle Bill, Daddy and Garrett

Gavin and Garrett Teaching Xavier how to play video games!

Cousin Caitlin Feeding Owyn

Xavier and Owyn hanging out for a nap at the hotel.

Got the pictures uploaded finally so here they are!