Hans, Daddy and I went trick or treating today. Hans would knock on the door and try to go into the houses of his friends. It was really cute they would give him candy and he wanted to just go in and play. Hans was winnie the pooh as a bee. He only kept the hat on for getting the candy once he got home to hand out candy it came off.
Hans favorite thing to do was dump out his candy everywhere then he sorted it out.

Mark and I went to the Packers vs the Redskins game. Of course Mark got us great seats on the 30 something yard line in the third row. It was such a fun time we totally got along with the people we sat next to although there was a crazy drunk lady behind us. It was quite entertaining. Then Mark with his sense of humor got the reaction from the redskins players. Portis gave Mark a few signs and as Mark razed him about think dog fighting was a sport he turned around and pretended like he was fighting a dog. Everyone was laughing hysterical and Mark became a crowd pleaser. I also was on TV how fun!? Actually I didn't see myself I was just told and Mark saw me on replays at ESPN. We went with Mark's dad and Cindy. I wasn't going to go because I didn't get to see Hanzie all weekend and with the 16th birthday party the night before I thought it would be to much, but I am definitely glad I went.

oops missed this picture of me, Kelsey and Alysa. I had Alysa in class and Kelsey and I have been close for a while. Kelsey is one of my favorite people to see at school. She is so much fun!!

Ynez had her sweet 16th birthday party so I got to hang out with the high school girls that I just love. Here is me and Robin she was one of the cheerleaders that I coached. She has been since her freshman year one of the best.

Here I am with Katelyn. I have known Katelyn since she was a baby, and it is funny to think she is one of my bff. Katelyn and I went to Ynez party together since Mark couldn't go and her boyfriend Dan is at college.

Derek came over to play with Hans. They loved the bubbles and playing in the tunnels.
Here is Hans trying to beat Levi in the race. He figured it is quicker to pick up the vacuum and run with it.

Levi caught up with Hans quickly. We had such a fun weekend the boys and t came up on Friday and stayed till Tuesday. Hans hasn't been able to see his cousins much so this was definitely the best weekend for him. He just loved being with them.

Hans has been having so much fun lately! He is really enjoying the kids in the neighborhood. He has become buds with Andrew and he is starting to love all the girls. He enjoys Abby the most. This weekend there was a fair in the neighborhood so we went and Hans got to ride the train around the hood with Andrew. We also tried the pony rides but Hans, Andrew and Christian definitely did not want to be on the ponies. He also got to meet all the high schoolers who came because they heard I would be there. Its not like they get to see me all week in school they also need to see me on the weekend.
Hans is now a year and a half. He is such a little man except for his attachment to his bottle.

If you think Hans eye is bad you should see the other kid. Just kidding, Kari woke up to seeing Hans like this an yelled for me. I took him to the doctor and now he is on benadryl for a mosquito bite. Who would have guessed? It has been an eventful last week. After Kari got run into by a student running through the halls. She had to go to the hospital. The good news was that the baby is OK. Kari just has to rest. Hopefully, things will start to calm down.

This picture was taken back in June. This is when Hans first started to eat with a spoon. Now he is an expert! Also he is drinking out of a cup. He is getting ready for his brother or sister on the way. For those of you who don't know Kari is pregnant and due in March.

Morgan and Landon's 3rd birthday
It was so wonderful to see Debbie's beautiful children. I was so thrilled to finally be able to see them. They were so adorable and Hans loved playing with Landon. Morgan is just the most beautiful sweet little girl I have seen! It was such a special day for me! It is amazing to see my dearest friend with her children and how they have so many of her wonderful traits.


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We spent our last day of summer in Door County. Prior to going Mark took Hans to his first convention while I went to my friend Diane's baby shower and then spent the weekend with Karen. After that we left for Wisconsin. We spent the night at Grandpa and Grandma's house, and then headed the next day for Door County. Stopping off to watch the Packers practice. In Door County we went to a fish boil, did lots of swimming and site seeing. All the way up in Gills Rock we found an old fashion playground with teeter-taters. It was so fun! It was a nice end to the summer. Today I headed back to work and Hans went to Grandma Judy's house.


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Kevin had a big birthday party this year because they will be in Oklahoma next year at this time. Hans and Larsen ran around playing with the balloons. Then Hans also got a turn to hit the pinata so did daddy, Auntie Marlene and Auntie Karen. It was so good to see Karen's family. Hans tried to jump the fence to play with the neighbors toys, but then he decided to go around. The kid is resourceful. Luckily he found some rocks that he kept on bring to Karen's brother in law Rich. Kevin got just what he wanted money!

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This is our second year going to the Wisconsin Fair with Grandma and Grandpa. Last year Hans was to little to go on the giant slide, but this year he was able to go on it. Dad objected but I won and he went on it. We ran into some friends which was a nice surprise. Hans and a goat became good friends. Every time we walked past the goat it jumped up to see Hans. Then we went to Grandpa's house and Hans ate all his watermelon and cantaloupe.

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Hans loves being at the beach

Hans Getting out of his wet, sandy suit
We spent some time at lake Geneva. Hans loved playing with Uncle Erik, who is now back from Boston.

We went to see Auntie Gracey's house. Our usual stop is Stockholm Inn for the best Swedish Pancakes. Then kids decided that they wanted to go to the water park, so I took them on the rides while mom and Gracey watched Hans. It was so much fun Hans loved the splash pool. They all have the best time together. Then the boys decided they wanted to sleepover. The next day they played with Christine's girls and went on their water slide.

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We have been home almost a week. This week we got to go to Russell's and you can see Han's licking the sauce off the plate. We also had Christine and Art over for dinner with the boys. This weekend we got a patio set and since we have had it we have had many visitors sit and stay a while. As you can see Hans playing outside with the kids. Also this weekend we took Hans to the pet store and got a fish. He loves to show it to everyone who comes over.

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We are home from Michigan. We left for Michigan the morning after we got back from Florida. Mark was unable to go with because he had to work. We had a great time even without him. The first thing Hans learned was how to pick raspberries. He saw auntie Patti pick them then about two hours later he walked down to the garden and started picking them. When I go to Michigan I have to go to 4 places Charlevoix, Alden, Traverse City and Elk Rapids. In TC Inga took us Patisserie Ami. It was so good although they didn't have high chairs so Inga and I did our best to keep Hans entertained. Traverse City has the most places to shop so we did that too. Inga and i also spent a day alone there and we had to go to Poppycocks to get the Pita Chips, Hummus and Jarlsberg Cheese, which I have been craving for a year. Inga and I attempted to recreate it but it didn't turn out as well. Then in Charlevoix we went to Weathervane and ate by the channel. Hans was entertained by the bridge going up and down. In Alden there are my favorite clothes boutiques and I love the curried chicken sandwich I get there. I found some really neat yard art. While we were there we went to they toy shop and Hans fell in love with the toy cars so of course Grandma Judy got it for him. When I think Michigan I think FOOD, but the best food of all is what my aunt Patti makes. Besides the food we swim and hike everyday. Hans enjoyed swimming in Torch even though it is COLD. Although he did like when we went to Elk Rapids and swam in lake Michigan, but most of all he likes playing in the sand. Hans liked being at the house the most, and seeing the dogs. Garth took him on the tractor, and played with him so much. Garth was Hans best buddy. Patti played the piano a few nights and Hans freaked out. He loved it so much his eyes got so big and he had to see what was going on. We couldn't have had a better time, but it is nice to be home. We have a couple more little trips before I head back to school, which is nice.

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