Dog Gone Pool Party!

On Sunday night, the Humane Society had a fund raiser at the Marathon Park Splash Pad where all dogs came out to play in the water and make new friends. It was a great time! Molly had a blast. We can't wait for January until the Dog Gone Snow Stomp!

Coolest brown dog on the block. Molly is sporting Finley's new shades!

Look at me in my big boy bath!

Finley has out grown his baby bath tub and is now in the big boy bath! He just absolutely loves his bath seat and it's much easier to wash him in as well! Here are a few pictures of bath time fun!

Olympic history was made this weekend!

CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL PHELPS ON WINNING 8 GOLD MEDALS IN THE 2008 BEIJING OLYMPICS!

http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=2/bio/index.html

In Honor of the legendary Brett Favre.....

Tim and I got away for a few hours on Saturday and took a long overdue tour of Lambeau Field and the Packer Hall of Fame. Funny, I've lived just outside Green Bay until college and go there at least once a month and have never gone to see the Hall of Fame or take a tour of Lambeau. The tour was really a neat experience. I've been to games before but it is a totally different experience when the stadium isn't screaming with fans. Thanks Nana Terrie and Grandpa Gerry for watching Finn and Molly so we could get away a little bit!

Congratulations Great Uncle Tom and it was great meeting Kelly, Nick, Cole, Chad, and Jenny!

This weekend we celebrated Great Uncle Tom's Retirement party and we got to see lots of the family we haven't seen in a long time and some we haven't even met yet! It was wonderful meeting Kelly, Nick, Cole, Chad, and Jenny! You are a little to young for beer yet buddy!
Finley with Cousin Nick (above) and Cousin Kelly (below). Love you two!

Happy Birthday and Happy Retirement Great Uncle Tom!

I eat at Mom's!

Here are some pictures of Finley and my Mommy and Baby Group. Our leader gave us these great shirts! Finn is second from the right
This is Finn's buddy Ollie

What a good helper to the little new comer. "Hey buddy, I'll show you how it's done."

Exersaucer Fun!

Nursing vacation....August 1-3, 2008

So, from the beginning, nursing hasn't been the easiest thing Finley and I have conquered. We had troubles from day one but we never gave up through the weight loss and trouble weight gain because of him falling asleep at breast and caring more about sleep than eating (that should be a good thing, right?). Just when we thought we were out of the woods, he stopped gaining weight again! This summer has been absolutely crazy and so busy that we decided to roll back the craziness and take a nursing vacation. You may think this means to take a vacation from nursing but it's exactly the opposite. We nursed all weekend and didn't do much of anything else.

Beginning on Friday after work we nursed every 1 1/2 hours during the day time and every 3 hours through the night. We took lots of naps and bonded all weekend. We did take a couple breaks to go swimming but boy was this a nice and super needed weekend. The following week Finley gained 11 ounces so all of our efforts payed off. This past week he gained 4 ounces so we are back on the right track again! Yeah!

I never thought I would breastfeed my child. I can't really say why I never considered it but Tim asked me to consider it and I'm so glad we did and I was very stubborn about it in the beginning and had to prove to myself that we could do it. It's very rewarding knowing that I can provide something for my child that no one else can....not to mention the savings we have experienced on not having to purchase formula!

Finley doing what Finleys do best!

Hanging in the sun with Grammie and the enormous sunflower!


Look at me, I'm reading!
I sure have a rough life always having to float around in the pool! Also, thank you Grandpa Gerry and Nana Terrie for coming to swim with me on Sunday! See you both Friday at Uncle Tom's retirement party!

July 19-27, 2008 Vacation Week!

Of course I have no pictures but we had vacation this week. We started our vacation off with going to Green Bay to meet Jaime and Joe's baby Lily Ann. What a doll! Finn got really excited when he realized he wasn't the littlest baby any more!

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY LILY ANN!

We then headed up North and what should have been an hour and a half trip took about two and a half hours.....We quickly learned that driving through bed time is no longer an option. Finley was not happy about not being in his bed.

Uncle Adam, Nana Terrie, and Grandpa Gerry were all up at the cabin. Then Great Grandma Bernice and Cousin Kendra came for a few days as well. That Cousin Kendra sure is a lot of fun! She plays with Finley so good and keeps him occupied all day!

In the middle of the week we came home. Thursday night Finn had his first baby sitter, Ashley, and Mom and Dad went to see Swing Crew at Players Bar. We had a great time and it was the first time we saw a different guitarist with the band. You see, Chris, the regular guitarist got himself into some trouble and is at rock star camp for 3 months so they had the guitarist from Colorado come to fill his spot for the rest of the summer. He was really good!

Then Friday was Jenny and Marre's wedding. It was a beautiful wedding and Finn stay with Auntie Judy and Cousin Kendra. Boy did they have a good time and he slept sooooo good that night. It was also the first time Finn met Jenny, Val, and Dana. He was very smart not to spit up on the bride!

CONGRATULATIONS JENNY AND MARRE!

Our Saturday was then jam packed with Ethan's first birthday party. That was sure a great time as well!

This now brings us to August! A more low key month.....

July 13, 2008 - Finley's first bite of solid foods!

Finley's first experience with rice cereal!

Since then, Finley sure is enjoying his solid foods! He has now had rice cereal, avocados, sweet potatoes, bananas, and today he is trying nectarines...all homemade of course! You wouldn't believe the cost savings of whipping up for own baby food!

July 10-13th - First weekend without Dad.....

While Tim was partying it up in Las Vegas with a bunch of guys at a bachelor party (I'm a very nice wife), I was to stay home with one brown dog and a baby all by myself. We did pretty well! Grandpa Gerry came to play on that Saturday for the Scheffler Family Reunion (I don't have pictures from that) and Grammie Candy's Balloon Lift Party! Sunday I almost lost it on poor little Molly however but Grammie Candy came to the rescue and took her for a few hours while Finn and I rode to Green Bay with Grandpa Gerry to surprise Daddy at the airport and ride back with him. We had a great weekend but we sure missed our Daddy!
Hanging out of my floaty checking out the chicks at the pool.

Concerts on the Square

Every Wednesay, on the 400 block downtown, there is a Concert outside and everyone comes together to listen to the great music. Some people really go all out, bringing tables, all sorts of snacks, and wine. It's a great event to get outside, get some fresh air and enjoy friends and music. We try to make as many as we can. Here are a few pictures of our wonderful times. Finn and Kailey (isn't she just the cutest!)

Faye and Finn. Faye is a proud new Grandma as well to little miss Vivian Love who will be 1 year old at the beginning of September!
Karen, Finn, Faye, and myself! Great picture taking Kailey!

Look at me! I'm so photogenic!

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HAPPY 4th of JULY!

Here is our "Little Firecracker" celebrating the Independence Day of his great new nation! We had an absolutely wonderful time at Lynn and Dean's house! We look forward to their 4th of July part every year. After the party, we headed up North to hang out with Grandma and Grandpa La La.


Finley's first swim at the lake. It was a beautiful day at Wheeler Lake. It's too bad Molly can't come play in the water with us :(
Finley - get back here! You aren't supposed to go past the boeys! Obviously you can see the water's not that deep out there. Dad and Grandpa are standing!

July 1, 2008 Finn's first swim at Grammie's!

Finally, it was nice enough to take our first swim at Grammie Candy's for the season. Boy did Finn have a good time.....we sure start them young around here. He needs to enjoy the water - his name is Finn, like a shark's fin!
Greg sure can make Finn crack up!
Grammie Candy bought this great floaty for Finn to cruise around in and check out the babes at the pool.