We have a walker!

Yep, Dean is on the move. I feel bad that I haven't posted anything about this big event until now. But, that's just how it goes sometimes. Here is a short video of the little man in action. He actually started trying to walk around 9mos. He would take one step here or there and then fall. The last week of July is when he started taking lots of steps at a time. It's pretty wild to be at the sink and turn around to a little midget standing right behind you. Startles you. We are so proud of him and absolutely love watching him test out his new freedom. A joy!

"Obama Zombies" by: Jason Mattera

I bought the book, "Obama Zombies" by Jason Mattera, for Michael's birthday last month. I picked it up and began reading it earlier this week and cannot put it down. Each night I crack open this book and end up completely ticked off about what Barack Hussein Obama has done to brainwash (not all) most of my generation. Yep, there I am at 2 am FUMING which has made it very difficult to get any sleep. You should be losing sleep too. The video below is a short synopsis of the book. I love Mattera's way of explaining the idea of redistributing wealth in the name of social justice - the redistribution of GPA points. It's time to wake up Zombies!

Our little Sunday afternoon

This weekend was a (much needed) quiet one at our house. We ventured to the dog show Saturday morning so Dean could see all the pups. He enjoyed watching the dogs compete in the agility course and dog dancing show. Yes, dog dancing is really an event. Then we headed to the pool for a bit until the skies opened. Sunday afternoon we got in some splash mat time in the backyard before it rained AGAIN. Dean discovered how to put his face in the water and I actually caught it on tape. He hasn't learned how to hold his breath while doing this new trick but, I'm sure that will come. He had us in stitches! (please excuse my annoying voice in this video - ugh, is that how I really sound!?!?)

P.S. - The swimsuit D is wearing in this video is goofy and slightly ridiculous looking however, it does save me about 15 minutes of wrestle-mania trying to get sunscreen on him. Thanks for the suit, Peach!

Thanks Katie!

We received a pleasant surprise in the mail this week! My friend, Katie Dotson, sent Dean his first monogrammed shirt. On our road trip to Dallas a few weeks back I had told her that Dean had no monogrammed clothing so she went out and took care of it for me! SO SWEET! However, now I want everything to be monogrammed because it's just so darn adorable - plus I kind of love his initials. Thanks for thinking of us, Katie!

Michigan Trip - Part 2

And here is part 2 of our trip. Family & Frankenmuth.

Little Logan pushing Dean around in the stroller. This activity went on for quite some time.

Cousin Michael

Cousin Angela

Uncle Joe and the boys

Joe, Laura & Jeanette

Schmeling boys & Feigleson boys

Cousin Laura

Family photo by the barn. No, I'm not pregnant...it's just the shirt.

Bronner's in Frakenmuth - click here to see the website. AMAZING and HUGE Christmas store!

Bronner's parking lot. Yep, baby Jesus was watching over our car while we shopped inside.

Covered bridge in Frankenmuth

My Bavarian baby

Frankenmuth flowers

We had a nice time in Michigan visiting with everyone! A big thanks to all the family members who drove to the farm to visit with us. We felt very special and enjoyed seeing you all.