My New Shades

First Day of Swimming!

Our first morning in Siesta Key, Florida we spent first at the pool, then on the white sand beach. So far, so good. Ben seems to really like the water (although he hasn't been all the way in yet).

I'm 10 Months Old!

Ben turned 10 months old on June 13. We got some quick pictures early in the morning before leaving for the airport to go to Florida on the Plaisance/Bowers Family Vacation.

Then off for a quick diaper change before boarding the plane in KC.

My Day w/G'ma & G'pa Queen

When the sitter is unavailable who you gonna call -- Grandparents! Ben spent the day playing with Grandma and Grandpa Queen on Monday since daycare was closed that day.

Exploring the Back Yard

The Most Relaxing Night Ever

A sleeping baby, a couple of bottles of wine on ice, a game of scrabble and a perfect Kansas City spring evening.

Happy Fathers Day (a few weeks early)

When the old grill died in April, we decided to celebrate Fathers Day a little early with a new grill. After about a month of looking and considering different grills John finally found the right one.

While we were at it we decided to refurbish the whole patio and got new patio furniture to go with the new grill.