Friday Nights with Grandpa Beougher, are really special for Xavier.  One of the first things he says to Grandpa " You got the keys?"  Xavier always ready for a Tractor ride this Friday was a bit more fun as they had work to do....They picked the pumpkins and gourds and brought them to the front of the house.  Xavier sure can be a worker bee when he wants too. Friday nights with Grandpa Beougher, are really special for Xavier.  One of the first things he says to Grandpa " You got the keys?"  Xavier always ready for a Tractor ride this Friday was a bit more fun as they had work to do....They picked the pumpkins and gourds and brought them to the front of the house.  Xavier sure can be a worker bee when he wants too.

Colin and Rachael's 

Wedding Day
It was a beautiful day the weather sure was beautiful! It's amazing how much their wedding made me think about ours which was just over 4 years ago.  Even on the way home Andrew said to me how it was crazy all the thoughts of our day came rushing in like it was just yesterday.  However if we had to do all over again I think we should elope.  They picked a wonderful location at Stonehevan Barn,  Their colors really complimented the fall season and everyone looked amazing!  Rachael's dress was absolutely dazzling and as she sure lit up the room!

Xavier and Zach

Daddy and Owyn

Daddy and Owyn

Uncle Nathan, Groom, Uncle Bryce

Grandma, Grandpa and Owyn Dancing

Xavier painting with Sunflower

Mommy, Owyn, and Daddy

                                              

Iowa State Gets a Vitcory!

We celebrated ISU's big score over Iowa with a speial snap shot at Owyn's 3 month shoot!

Xavier was being a stinker and this was the only photo we captured of him!  Miss Owyn was he her own mood and didn't want to look at the camera much and when she did we had trouble getting her big cute grin!




Xavier and Carmel spacing out the window waiting on Daddy to get home from school.

 

Playing inthe backyard. Boy were those "sticks" heavy!

Miss Owyn is 3 Months Old!

Wow! Has she grown!  No longer can I say shes a newborn anymore totally an infant now!  She is sleeping good at night most nights we get from 9pm until around 7am.  This morning she was super nice and slept til just before 8 and so did her brother boy was it nice to "sleep in"!  She is really alreat these days and like to spend a lot of the day awake and checking out her world.  She enjoys loves sitting in the exersuacer so she can watch what going on.  She also has really been enjoying her gym by kicking the toys with her feet or trying to grasp them with her hands.  She really loves smiling at everyone and loves making sounds when your playing or when she wants you to play!

Here is Owyn at almost 3 Months

Here is Xavier when he was about 3 Months

Last weekend we went to the Prairiefest Parade in Huxley. Xavier really enjoyed collecting the candy and other items that were thrown our way.

 He almost got ran over once trying to get candy from the middle of the road but it worked out okay. Owyn sat on my lap the whole time and enjoyed watching until the end when two semi trucks had a horn war, it was a bit loud for her.

Here's a few pictures of Owyn's first time swimming at the big pool, we were able to go a few times after Little Miss lost her Umbilical cord before Mom returned to work.

This weekend we didn't do much as we worked on some potty training.  The only big success is that we got him to wear the big boy pants two of the days and he wore them for a about 6 hours each day.  But he still hasn't peed int he potty.  So will keep offering but I think it's still going to be a while and he's going to be one of those kids that will do it in his own time, I have a feeling!

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!