Who's who?

Our little addition has added so much joy.

We would like to formally introduce you to our new little one. Sydney Ann was born on Sept 19 at 3:32 in the afternoon. She is such a beautiful, peaceful little girl.

Chesney has taken to her and loves her so much

Logans another story

The c-section went very well, no surprises and healing has gone very well. Better than the recovery for Chesney or Logan.

One of Sydney's first visitors after arriving home. Anna thought Syd was pretty sweet.

Great Aunt Val brought Sydney a beautiful quilt she made of Australian Aboriginal fabrics. We are blown away by the gift. it was such a special gift to remember such a special place to us.

Although Logan hasn't completely warmed up to Sydney- he did agree to pose in a picture with her (alright- we promised him he could play the Wii if he posed for the pic)

Chesney has no problem wanting to cuddle with Sydney- She is such a big helper.

Who says infants don't smile- Syd does it all the time

I just love baby feet

Sydney has been such a good baby- she has taking to breast feeding very well- it was a slow start but with the help of a Lactation Consultant we managed to get things working for us. She had her one week check up last monday and is gaining weight and doing great.

We just love finally having her here.

The Birthday Boys

Duey and his father, Roland celebrate back to back birthdays- Roland on the 16th and Duey on the 17th of September.
We took Roland out to eat a couple of weeks back along with Dueys brother and family. Roland looks pretty good for someone who turned 70.
Happy Birthday Roland!
We love ya!

And Happy Birthday to Duey who turned 42 this year. Man you are old.
Love you!

First day of school

Well, the first day of school went off without a hitch. Both kids love their teachers and are thrilled to be back hanging with their friends again. Chesney is learning that being in 3rd grade means needing to be more independent and responsible about her homework and belongings at school. And Logan will now have weekly spelling tests as a big 1st grader. I think we are going to have a great year.

Logan the fisherman

Logan recieved a fishing pole for his birthday this year from Justin and Mandy. So being the good mom I am, I loaded him and a bucket of worms and headed down to lanesboro to fish in the trout pond. Logan had a great time- really caught on to casting but unfortunately he didn't catch anything- turns out mom doesn't really know what type of things to put on a line to catch trout. The next fishing trip out turned out to be better.