Happy Father's Day!

Even though I'm pretty terrible at picking out good Father's Day gifts...I'm thankful for this holiday that causes us to reflect on what truly great Dad's we have in our lives. Thanks for your leadership, inspiration, and advice!

My dad, Cade's G-Dad


Matt's dad, Cade's Grandpa Mike



My Papa


Matt's Grandpa Schartz



Matt is pretty much the most fun dad a kid could ask for! Need photographic proof?







Have a wonderful Father's Day!

Summer Fun in Double 1

I vividly remember making tie-dye tshirts one summer and puff painting "Summer Fun in '91" on them. I wore mine all the time. It blows my mind to realize that was TWENTY years ago. Wow.

Ok, onto the fun of THIS decade.

Cade officially made his first pool trip of the summer! We hit up the Hepker's neighborhood pool which worked out perfect because it has a nifty little zero-entry area. Amy graciously offered to take pics, knowing full well that would mean that I end up in the pics and she doesn't. Very sly.

So, we're making a fashion statement...it's called as many prints and as little skin showing as possible.

Easing on in

Starting to enjoy himself

He's a natural!

Not sure about this float thing...


Trying to keep up with Brooks Rundberg

And already the social butterfly of the baby pool

Cade really enjoyed chasing Matt's cousin, Mason, around this week!

Mason stayed with us and attended basketball camp this week. He was a real trooper going to morning workouts with Matt and playing with Cade in the evenings. You're welcome back anytime, Mason!


Since Cade has taken well to the pool (just like I hoped!) we can't wait to explore Black Bob Bay during the Parent/Tot swim time! Did you know that they open early (10:30am-Noon on MWF) for adults with children age 5 and under? Unfortunately, sporadic rain showers kept us from checking it out today but I'm looking forward to taking advantage of this opportunity. If you've got kids under 5 you should join us too! Happy Summer!

Memorial Weekend 2011

It's been awhile...I know. You'd think I'd have more time to blog with it being summer and all...but somehow I seem to have less. Since school has let out we've traveled back to GB to attend a family reunion, gone to cheer camp, and now Matt's basketball camps are off and rolling!
We were practically like tourists in GB--taking in all the attractions of The Bend.
Playing with Dad--really no walk in the park




And now onto the zoo. The GB zoo has changed a ton since I lived there and it's really pretty nice. This bear is part of the original zoo. I remember him.

The ducks were the most exciting part of the GB Zoo of Yester-year...and while the zoo has more to offer now, the ducks were still an interesting highlight. Mostly because "Goose Whisperer Barbie" kept feeding them

G-Mom and Cade had a good time checking out the animals

Goose Whisperer Barbie

They just kept finding us

I think Cade enjoyed it almost as much as we enjoyed taking him. Just try not to think about how gross it is for him to take his blankie into the zoo. Don't judge me.

Can't remember what this is...

We've got leopards...

And an up-close encounter with A LION!

Again, the ducks stalking us



Taking a chance to rehydrate




Keeley Family Reunion: People flew in from both coasts to attend. Unfortunately I didn't get any great group pictures. I just didn't want to be that person who says "and now another one with my camera--for my blog!" But in hindsight, clearly I should have.



Riding the train in Larned with Grandpa Mike

Cade tried to bail at the last minute...



Reunion Potluck



Riding the train with Dad, which apparently makes Cade very thirsty

Eating hot dogs with no shirt on--obviously being supervised by grandparents


So you see, summer is in full swing! We've been having so much fun with Cade as he LOVES being outside playing t-ball and riding in his red car.

13-Month Photos! Cade is getting two HUGE teeth in the back now and they are definitely bothering him more than any of his others. Poor guy!

Cade really loves to look at books. He's a little too squirmy to sit and let us read to him, but he will always choose books over toys. I'm pretty sure that means he's a genius, right?

And finally, my last cheer camp. I'm hanging it up, folks. It's time. But man it's tempting to just keep coaching this bunch. They are awesome!!!


Hope your summer is off to a great start too!