Father's Day 2010

Father's Day was great. We went to church, lunch and then the Bass Pro Shop. :) I followed the boys around the store while they oohed and awed over every fish, elk and bear in sight. What a FUN outing for the big Dad's Day!

We then grilled out dinner and played in the backyard to honor Chris.

Chris was so touched because when they were playing basketball Hunter just put the ball down at one point and walked straight to Chris with arms stretched out for him. Chris said he just wrapped his little arms around his neck and gave him a big hug...then went back to get the ball. He wanted to hug Daddy.

I told Chris before we went to bed that it brings me so much joy to watch Hunter follow him, play with him and simply adore him. I LOVE to see how much Hunter LOVES Chris. Chris is a great Dad and I am so thankful he sees what an important role he has in Hunter's life...

Fishing with Dad (19 months old).

Slip n' Slide with Dad.

Wearing Dad's hat and drinking his water.

Celebrating Dad's 27th Birthday (no one knew mom was pregnant again till the next morning!)!

Having a latte with Dad on a snowy day.

Chilling in Columbus with Dad in the backyard (9 months old).

Meeting Dad for lunch his first week of residency.

Dad feeds me awesome baby food at the lake.

Mom sometimes shares my kisses with Dad.

My first movie with Dad.

My first time in Texas at the lake with Dad (3 weeks old).

So little in the palm of Dad's hand (5 days old).

Staying Busy in the Car

Dancing with Elmo & Cookie Monster.

Rainy Day at the Lake

Thankfully we had the basement floor to ourselves because Hunter ran wild when it rained at the lake. I read a book & Hunter entertained himself...

Wisconsin

Chris, Hunter & I took a family vacation to Chris' Aunt and Uncles lake house in Wisconsin. The drive was about 9 hours. Hunter was great in the car and Chris drove the entire way there and back! Uncle Tony & Aunt Katie have a beautiful place on Lake Gilbert. Unfortunately it rained EVERYDAY we were there. Then, on the day we drove home it was sunny and 80 degrees. :)

We still had a great time. Hunter learned to say "Ka-tee" and "Maw-yee" (Chris' cousin who Hunter followed around the entire time we were there).

Johnson's Summer Visit

Jim, Kathy, Elaine & Ashley came for 3 nights to visit. Hunter always enjoys his grandparents and his aunts. He sure is spoiled with LOVE...

Playing in the neighbors yard...again. :)

We went to Parky's Barn and saw farm animals. Hunter chased the chickens and liked the animals, but I am not sure he exactly enjoyed watching a guy milk a goat...

Just Hanging at home.

Naming the face features with "Kaki"

Love Bubbles!

Playing ball with Aunt Ashley and showing her around my yard (over and over again).

Mowing the lawn.

Did we buy the baby pool for Hunter...or Drake???

We went to a Winton Wood Park and played at the Noah's Ark fountains. I didn't bring a swimsuit, towel, or change of clothes so Hunter just played in a diaper! :) He loved sticking his little fingers in the holes and then would get mad when the water would shoot up in his face, but he kept doing it!

Jim, Kathy, Elaine, Ashley & Hunter went to the zoo...glad I was not on this trip because Hunter TOUCHED a snake and an armadillo. Sick! Hunter had a great time though...

First Day of Summer Camp!

I know it is not the first day of "school" but it sure felt like it. We had to pack a backpack and lunch. I didn't sleep at all last night and woke up early today to get ready for Hunter's big first day of summer camp!

Chris called this morning to see how Hunter was doing...are you kidding?!? It didn't help when Chris started laughing and said "baby, are you serious?" when I got quiet on the phone (which means I was CRYING!) SO SILLY, I know!

Hunter was great this morning. I was ridiculous.

Note to self: Hunter's "firsts" + me pregnant=emotional wreck.

I pulled up nervous and walked into Creative Tots, Hunter holding my hand and filing in behind a couple other moms and kids. As we were clumped at the classroom door, Hunter yells "pwease" and pushes through people to run to the train station. All three teachers started dying laughing. Just over 5 months pregnant doesn't leave me feeling the need to "squeeze" past anyone right now after him. I watched as Hunter made his rounds around the room. He then started "talking" to me (for most kids is flat out YELLING) from the sand station with eyebrows raised and on tiptoes. He was very eager for me to come see his discovery. Needless to say, he was VERY excited to be there.

I dropped off his stuff and left smiling. It still felt weird though...

When I came to pick Hunter up from camp, he squealed like a girl, which earned another huge laugh from his teachers. Then, it occurred to him that I had not been there and he fell apart crying. :)

Hunter painted lobsters with his hands. Then he glued eye balls on the lobster, which the teacher said he couldn't get past his excitement of the moving eyeballs. So typical.

My first picture from school is precious...it's on the fridge.

Oh to see what creations and discoveries will be made this summer. What a joy.

Water, Water, Water

Oh, it is going to be a great summer of lots of WATER! Since our neighbor found Hunter playing in his garage with the kids "sink" he kindly filled the sink up for Hunter to make quite a mess of himself...

Before long Hunter was soaking wet, the slip n slide came out, the other kids joined Hunter in the water(and their toys!), and Chris stopped working in the yard to play too!