Pirate Ship Park

My sister Jenny came to visit with her family--Uncle John and George and Wesley. We were trying to decide what to do and my dad thought it would be fun to check out the new park at the Des Moines Field House. (Anything new in Des Moines is always exciting) We were anxious to see how great this new park was. It was a playground that looked like a pirate ship.

It was a nice new playground and there was hardly anyone else there on a beautiful sunny day. But the excitement of the new park quickly wore off and the boys were much more fascinated by the cement skate park nearby.

We had a fun time and were so glad we were able to enjoy the sun.

Gunner trying out one of the toys.

Yes, that's me trying to hang on to the "zipline".

Jenny's turn. (she had a little style with her pointed toes --must be from all that work on drill team)

Stopping for a drink break.

Papa Bob tried to get the boys into the Pirate Ship mode. (it lasted a few minutes)

Come with me...

One of Colt's latest things is to grab my hand and take me somewhere to play with him or to help him do something. (He does a good job communicating with us even though he isn't saying many words yet)

I'm not sure if Gunner taught him this trick but they like to hold hands and walk around the house.

Wrestling

What happens when you get five boys together? They wrestle.

Brody is on top of Colt in this picture. (Notice the two lazy moms in the background just watching)

Gunner sitting on Colt. (This is a pretty common occurrence and usually Colt doesn't mind at first)

More wrestling with the littlest guy (Colt) on the bottom of the pile.

Yes, that's Brody looking like he is about to hit Gunner. (Not sure if he actually did)

Yep! That looks like Colt is about to bite Gunner's backside. (If he did Gunner didn't feel it)

I think I'm doing a pretty good job teaching my boys to fend for themselves. :)

George, Wes & Ollie

George got a chance to hold Ollie. Once we started taking pictures Brody & Wesley had to be in the pictures too.

Wiped Out

When Brad has a track meet or another long day of activities I often go to my parents house for the day. It is so nice to go down there for many reasons. The only downside is that it usually wears out my kids.

I usually put them in their pajamas before we get in the car so they can fall asleep and then I can put them right into bed.

Brody was so wiped out the other day that he didn't even wake up when I took him out of the car. How cute!

Gunner & Ollie

Ollie is lucky to have so many cousins. They all love him especially his cousin Gunner. Gunner is my sister's (Jessie) 21 month old son. He is full of energy and is always excited to see people but he is most excited to see Ollie. He still doesn't quite know how to hold him but he always wants to hold him.

It's good that Gunner is getting practice with Ollie because Gunner will be having a little sister in October. :) Congratulations Jessie! We are so excited to meet our first girl cousin on the Andresen side of the family.

Ollie's Stats

We had Ollie's 2 month check up today. He has thrush so we had to get some medicine to clear it up. Other than that everything looks great.

Here are his stats:

Height: 22 3/4 in. - 50%
Weight: 11 # 6 1/2 oz. - 50 %
Head: 15 1/2" - 35 %

And at 2 weeks (since I forgot to post it) he was:

Height: 21" - 75 %
Weight: 8 # 1/2 oz. - 50 %
Head: 14" - 25%