Happy Father's Day

We headed out to Independence Grove today in Libertyville. It is a beautiful forest preserve. The boys had a great time.

Jim and Kurt observe how to go on the slide. First you have to go through the "cave" and then climb the "rock wall" and then you can slide down. Great fun.

Sometimes you just have to take any picture you can get...Like father, like son - and this was not even staged.

Awww...

Kurt is at it again

I was closing Kurt's blinds the other night before bed and accidentally kicked him - oops. He was sleeping just like this. Never mind the "very old jammies." He will not part with them. And for some reason, he insists on wearing "boot socks" to bed. The other morning he woke up and the first thing he said was "hey, where did my jammies go." We stripped him down before bed because he was burning up from wearing his winter clothes.

Ollie and his bed

Yes, Ollie is the dog's name. He is doing very well at home. He even lets us know when he wants to play fetch - too bad it is around dinner time. We got him a dog bed. We went for a very inexpensive one since I remember mom and dad buying one for their dog and the thing never used it. Well here is proof that he uses it - not very often but not bad considering he was afraid of it not too long ago.

Four More Feet

I am so excited to be at this house, I can't stop wagging my tail - My name is Benny right now, but my new "people" might change it soon. They are taking name suggestions.

More Soccer 5/30/09

Kurt likes to pick the grass or play tag when he is out of the game...at least he is not doing it while he is playing anymore - or pouting for that matter.

Posing for the camera.

Ready for the shot!

Kurt continues to get better at soccer. He is more of a defensive player than an offensive player. He is just not that aggressive yet. Today he had a great save at the goal. One of his own teammates came charging to the goal, gave a hard kick, and it was stopped by Kurt. He was ready.

Planting Some Flowers

Kurt was busy in the yard this weekend. I was off weeding a different part of the yard and I left him "digging." He came to me very proud saying that he was planting the flowers. He had the right idea but left them in their plastic containers. My personal favorite was the 9 flat planted together.

Zoo Trip

We took the boys to the zoo since the weather was beautiful! The Dinosaurs Alive Exhibit was well liked but a bit scary. Kurt even got to control the head, tail, and make it roar. Any time the dinosaur roared, he would jump. Of course the Ape House was also a big hit. Matthew was interested and kept calling everything a dog.

It isn't a good trip until everyone passes out in the car.