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Tyler having his first "legal" beer in Canada. She didn't even card him:(

Thank you Rich and Andy for helping Tyler. We have the best family. 

Dan and Victoria had their second baby girl born today at 3:55am. Her name is Oakley Anne. She is 7lbs 5oz and 19 in long. We can't wait to meet our newest neice!

The three DeVos grandkids. 

Belly Up!

Today we had Hollie and Cooper over for a play date. The kids did so much running that Everlee went right to sleep at nap time. 

She's got the moves...

After every run down the slide she ran to the fountain, pushed me away, and said "baby do it." She drank a lot more water from the fountain than I've ever seen her drink out of her Minnie cup. 

She  likes to climb up and slide off the end and say "weee!"

After she figured out she could swing this way she spent the better part of an hour doing this everytime she climbed up and before she went down the slide. She is so strong for a tiny tot!

At the Barber

We brought Cooper with us to the Barber to get a haircut with Steve. I became one of those aunts bribing their nephew with treats. Here he is eating a few chocolate bunnies while we wait for Coopers turn. 

Looking at the Good Guys car magazine...still waiting...

No there aren't any pics of the actual haircut. Let's just say I held him on my lap, the cape was on the floor and the building next door now knows Cooper has a good set of lungs. Fortunately, we didn't traumatize him too much because afterwards at home Cooper still sat by Steve and gave him many hugs:)

It's all about family

Thursday morning Maci and I joined Hollie and Cooper at the indoor playground. Maci's little sister, Mila, was born two weeks ago and this little break gave Jessi a much needed rest. 

After nap time the Smith's came over. The girls loved the new tea party set. 

Then Steve and Tyler joined us. Tyler did playdoh time with the kids and like usual Steve got  20 hugs from Cooper and Everlee. 

Thank you to Rich for the impromptu pizza party. It's so fun to get together on a random Thursday night:)

Terrific Tuesday

After nap Everlee usually SITS and watches a short cartoon and eats a snack. Today she was  super squirrelly. 

Today I let Everlee play with my phone. She usually looks at the pictures and videos. This time she had a different idea. This is one of 73 selfies she took. Afterwards, she called Steve and talked to him. 

I got to help with bath time today. She thought it was super funny to put bubbles on her face.

To say that I enjoy my Tuesday/ Thursday's with this little gal is an understatement. Lately, when I come I am greeted with a big smile, a happy feet dance and a hug. I love being an Aunt:)

Happy Valentine's Day

This morning Steve surprised me with flowers and wine for hearts day. I was very smitten with his thoughtful efforts and appreciate everything he does to keep a smile on my face and love in my heart:)

Then it was off to watch chloe cheer at the iowa state fairgrounds. Her and the team did such a good job performing. 

After cheer and a delicious lunch at Noodle Zoo we settled in at the Smiths to catch the ISU game and see Tyler on tv. He camped out last night so he could see the victory from the front row. 

Magic tricks were this evenings entertainment after supper. 

Thanks to mom and dad for lunch and supper. What a treat to not have to cook. Thanks to the smiths for having us over. We enjoyed being able to spend the day with you:)