Starting Her Young

Nate (dad) taught Elyse something completely enjoyable, new and grownup this weekend.  He taught her how to drive the boys around on the tractor by herself.  Even though he didn't let her actually mow or change speeds, it was still nonstop fun for her and the boys.  

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Dinner's Served

I hate when Nate (dad) has to work late and misses  dinner.  Although on the positive side, I get to scratch our regular dinner plans and eat fun peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on the deck. 

Pearly Whites

Elyse, Caleb and Kallen all had a dentist appointment scheduled today.  It was Kallen's first time visiting the dentist.  He watched the other two first and then climbed into his chair and rocked his appointment.  In fact, they all did, no cavities just pearly whites.

Soccer Fun

Today Elyse, Caleb and Kallen started their first soccer practice.  They play every Saturday morning for the next seven weeks.  It's not intense play which is great right now.  They are learning basic skills with lots of fun play.  I loved how Caleb and Kallen were holding hands majority of the time for comfort and support.  It melted my heart.  All three enjoyed themselves so much and joyfully are excited to go back.  

Trip to Keokuk

This past Father's Day weekend we traveled south to spend our time in Iowa with Grandpa, Grandma and the rest of the Klauser family.  We spent our time playing at parks, eating out, going to FunCity in Burlington and hanging out.  Unfortunately we didn't capture many pictures.  In fact, the ones below are the only ones we got.  We didn't even get one of all the kids with the grandparents :(  I guess we will just have to get together again real soon.

Special thanks to Grandpa and Grandma for their hospitality and making the time so enjoyable.

(Supposedly they did NOT plan to match.)

Curious George's Banjo

The boys' favorite television show (and secretly mine too) is Curious George. Recently the episode involved George making a new banjo for "The Man in the Yellow Hat".  When the episode was finished they began begging me to make one too.  Even though they both have real nice toy guitars it's apparently not as cool as a box one with rubber-bands.  The boys did a great job making them and even a better job playing with them.

Little Picasso

Ian LOVES to color.  Most one year olds enjoy eating crayons, paints, markers and other craft items.  Ian however loves to draw with them.  I believe he is going to be our most artistic child with his desire to do art and music all the time.  Recently his favorite coloring activity is chalk.  As you can see by his clothes, he enjoys it.