Happy Halloween!

Well, we finally carved our pumpkins. One "normal" one and one Nebraska Husker one for Eric. BRENDA-I bet you'll like that one too!! We went to the pumpkin patch a few weeks ago, and Landon had a blast. He rode in the wagon and picked out a few. Although we're not taking him trick-or-treating this year, we are going to hand out candy to the neighborhood kids when they stop by. I think Landon will love all of the fun costumes!!! Next year when he's a little older, we'll dress up.

I love this time of the year. Fires....hot apple cider (spiked of course).......leaves falling......crisp cool mornings!!

I also added a picture of Landon playing around the house. He's getting more and more daring.......standing on things, climbing, etc. Our eyes are peeled in his direction 24/7.

Hope everyone is doing well!! Happy Halloween!!!

*some pics are a little out of order*

I am SO daring!

Here are our works of art!

Helping Dad.....

At the pumpkin patch

It was a gorgeous day!

With Daddy.......

He did NOT want to sit!!

Lions and Tigers and Bears...............

They play so well together :)


Running the halls in our pajamas!


Another picture??


Family photo


Group shot! Chad, Brenda, Charli, Me, Eric and Landon!


Landon wearing his new hat. Charli liked it too!


Charli had enough. She was spent!!


Well, last weekend we had a great trip to the Omaha Zoo. We met up with Chad, Brenda and Charli (link to her page to the right for more pics) and just had a blast. This was a very special and important trip. Special in that it was the FIRST time for Charli and Landon to meet and play, the first time for Eric to meet Brenda and Chad and Charli (and vise versa). It was important because Brenda and I have been trying to plan a meeting for quite a while so we were pumped!!

The kids played so well together. Of course, Brenda was more prepared than I was so she had brought lots and lots of toys and the kids did a great job playing and sharing for the most part. It was so fun watching them interact with each other. We even let them run the halls at the hotel and they really enjoyed that.


The zoo was great and the kids really liked it. We saw all kinds of animals and it was a nice (WARM) day. Hope everyone is doing well!

Happy Beginning of FALL 2007

Landon has a new hobby, it's called climbing! He loves to climb on anything and everything that he can. He is so busy!! Mom and Dad are trying to keep up, but it's hard! Not a lot is new except he has been working on those molars for quite a while. I can't complain though because he really has been handling the teething really well. Lots of drool though!!!! We are SO excited because we're heading to Omaha, NE this weekend to meet Chad, Brenda and Charli at the zoo!
We have a hotel room booked with a pool for the kids and we're making a night of it. I'll be sure to post some fun pictures from that!

Hope all is well with everyone. Happy Fall! Can't believe Christmas is right around the corner!

Enjoy the pictures!


Climbing! Now what?


Walking AND drinking at the same time!


Those eyes.................



I am THIRSTY!

GO BEARS!

Hi Mom!


I can finally walk in my new shoes!



What you lookin' at?



Heading outside with Dad




Hi Everyone! Two posts in one day? Mom must be bored! Today is the NFL season kickoff and I supported my team, THE BEARS, in my new outfit! Wanted to show it off.





GO BEARS!!

It's been a while!!!!

Look at those BLUE eyes!



This is what happens when Mom
leaves the room for a second!!!!!



My first carousel ride!






Hi!


It's been a while since I have posted any updated pictures on this site. Brenda has been all over me lately to get this updated and I have meant to do so but the days have gotten away from me. Summer is almost over, I am so sad! But, I am ready for football season. GO CYCLONES!! and GO BEARS!!!! I have a few really cute FUN outfits for Landon to wear this football season to support our favorite teams. I will be sure to get some pictures posted and on here as well.





Landon is officially walking! He's now into everything and is moving pretty fast! He can go up and down the stairs too, which he just thinks is pretty cool. Yesterday, he went to his first parade with Grandma and Grandpa Hill while Mom and Dad slept in and had a blast!





Here are a few recent pictures for you to see. I'll be posting more again soon, I promise Brenda!

The lazy dayz of summer

Well, the verdict is in. Landon loves the sun and the water as much as I do. Thank goodness because if not, we'd have some issues to address. These are some pics from Grandma and Grandpa Hill's house recently. The top one is Landon and Eric actually asleep together in the hammock...it was so cute to see them resting together. Landon will float for a long time in the pool without making a peep. I think he finds it as relaxing as I do.

Iowa State Fair is just around the corner! Once that hits, the lazy days of summer will be over. I hope that everyone's summer is going good!!!! Hope to see ya'll soon.

Love,
Courtney

My 1 Year Old Pictures

Landon had his 1 year pictures taken last week and they turned out GREAT! I've attached a few for you all to see. Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!!!

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY LANDON!!!!

My cake---it got cut before we took a picture!


My cousin Devon and I.


Grandma Hill, Mom and Great Grandma Sheely


Some of the patrons......


My two Grandpa's watching us play.



My own personal cake!


Not sure what to think.....


Oh come on Mom!


Kisses from Grandma Hill


Playing with Skyler, my cousin.


Well, it's official. I am 1! Today is my birthday and Mom and Dad took me out for some Mexican food. I enjoyed some of Dad's taco and some of Mom's rice. Went to daycare like normal since Mom and Dad had to work and took cupcakes to all the kids there. I had a great day too!


My Birthday party was on Saturday, June 30th. My Grandparents all came (Hills and Russells) and my Aunt Traci, Uncle Lee, Great Aunt Cyndi and Bob, Uncle Matt, Uncle Brad, Chase and Skyler too! It was a gorgeous day for a BBQ. My cake wasn't very good. I wasn't at all interested in it.


All in all, I'd have to say this first year has been great and that I have the coolest parents ever. I a HUGE growing boy. My Dr. appt is on Thursday so we'll see how much I weigh at that time.
It's been a GREAT YEAR!!

My FIRST haircut

Just getting started!


What is this lady doing to me??


I am so cute!


Do I LOOK like I am having fun?


ALMOST DONE!!!


Landon had his first haircut last Saturday. He did really well considering he doesn't like being held against his will very much these days. He looks so much older and SO dang handsome too!
Enjoy the pics.

Who falls asleep in a pool??

I DO! And I am proud of it!

Went up to Grandma and Grandpa Hills pool for Father's Day weekend and I got in their pool for the first time ever (outside of Mom's belly of course). I had not napped, so when I got in the pool, I was pretty tired. Probably after about 10-15 minutes, this is what happened.......I literally fell asleep in the floaty...mom, dad, grandpa, my aunt traci, etc. all thought it was the funniest thing! Hey, what can I say.....I was relaxed :)

My CHARLI T-Shirt!

Hi Everyone!

Well, it's been a while since we've last posted on the blog, so here we are! Things have been crazy lately with Mom and Dad BOTH sick with strep throat and then to top it off, I get sick with a fever for about 5 days. Ugh. Everyone is on the mends now.

These pictures are of me in my Charli t-shirt! The back says "A helpful hand for Charli Ann". Charli is my friend in Nebraska who has been diagnosed with Neuroblastoma cancer and Mom got me this shirt not only to support Charli, but to spread awareness to this disease that a lot of people are not familiar with. Charli is now undergoing chemo therapy and is doing quite well!

If you want to read more about this special little girl, please view the link on my page (to the right called "Charli"). She's my age....so Mom says one day we could date :)

Say a prayer for Charli Ann!