Vacation Time!

This year we decided to visit my mom's side of the family in Godfrey, IL. Its right across the river from St Louis, MO. It was really nice to visit with everyone and it was the first time anyone had met Prestyn.

The Gateway Arch, St Louis, MO

Braedyn was a little nervous about going up the arch.

There are windows that line the top of the arch to view the city from. This is a view of the Cardinals Stadium and some of downtown.

The view from the other side of the Arch.

Prestyn LOVED looking out the windows!

Straight down views. Those trees are not suppose to be under water!

The boys checking out the river views.

Getting off the elevator that took us to the top and back down. Its hard to see but it was a like a little capsule with 5 seats and not a lot of head room!

Some flood pictures. The Flags are actually right next to a 5 foot railing (thats under water) at the bottom of the stairs (which are also under water).

Pals, Ports and Chubby Cheeks

Best Friend- Braedyn and "Pal" (aka Lincoln)

Prestyn looking out from the "port".

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and last, but not least........

Currently my favorite Harley picture for the week.
If this doesn't make you smile....well....

Recipe!

HOMEMADE FINGERPAINT RECIPE

Ingredients
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 Tablespoon sugar
1 cup cold water
Food coloring

Directions:
Put the cornstarch, salt, sugar, and water into a pot. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture will start thin, but eventually get thick. When it does, take the pot off of the stove and let the mixture cool off. Once it's cool, divide it into small containers (small jars or leftover yogurt containers work well) and add a few drops of food coloring to each. Voila! It's time to paint.

Denver Zoo

Brandyn & I took the boys to the Denver Zoo yesterday.

Braedyn telling the Zoo Keeper all about the Red River Hogs.

In the Tropical Forest.

Braedyn measuring up to the Penguin.

And Prestyn

Checking out the Polar Bears

Braedyn measuring his hand against the polar bears.

Measuring up.... a little bigger than the peguin was.

Prestyn loved the Komodo Dragon.

The Boys and I in front of the Lion.
Braedyn wouldnt go close to the glass because he was convinced the
lion could get him through the glass.

Random-ness

This post was a requirement. My mom started her own blog and in order for me to remain the favorite daughter (which we all know I am), I was instructed to update my blog. So here are completely random pictures (mostly taken with my cell phone) from the past couple months.

Jumping on the bed.

Ready for Church.

Golfing with Dad.

Prestyn riding his bike. What I didn't catch on camera was when he went down the driveway, in Braedyns words... "wrilly wrilly fast". Prestyn laughed as he flew into the middle of the street, good thing there were no cars!

Good thing we bought him a helmet! This kid is going to need it.

The Boys checking out Baby Harley.

Harley! Isn't she adorable?

Watching cartoons together. They both wanted to sit on the same stool so they are sharing.

Play Date!

Braedyn- 3 1/2 years old.

Prestyn- 18months

Just had his 18 month check up on Thurdays...

the stats....

28lbs (80%) and 32.5inches (55%)

Braedyn weighs in at about 35lbs with clothes on!

Prestyn is catching up FAST!

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Braedyn and Prestyn's friend Reece came over for a few hours to play this morning. They had a blast playing together and they get along really well which is always a plus!


Reece- 20 months