Dad's Day

For Fathers' Day, Kristina and Nathaniel decided to spoil me. Kristina asked me well in advance what I'd like to do. I said, "I'd like to go fishing." So, Kristina packed up a picnic lunch, and we went to the Cook County Forest Preserves to find some places to fish.

Needless to say, I expected little from the fish, and little fish is what I got. After 2 spots and numerous hours, I had 2 tiny striped bass and a sweaty shirt to show for my efforts...I loved it! Of course, I would have liked to have caught more and larger fish, but one of my favorite things is getting out and throwing my line into the water.






Kristina and Nathaniel watched from a distance while they played, read and took pictures (click here to see more). After fishing, we went to one of my favorite restaurants, where Nathaniel promptly rocked himself to sleep.






Then, we came home and opened my Fathers' Day presents. Nathaniel made me a great coaster that says, "Best Dad." However, he decided he wanted it for himself and didn't give it back for almost an hour. After that, we all walked to Rainbow Cone to get my free Fathers' Day cone. Yum!





By the end of the day, we were all exhausted and a little bit sunburned, but I couldn't have asked for a better 1st Fathers' Day!

Christopher

T is for Teeth

That's right, I said "Teeth"! Some of you already know that Nathaniel's Grandma Howard noticed his first tooth the day we arrived in Houston (May 20th). We were a bit negligent by not posting this fact...but we were traveling and had just lost our dog so we hope everyone (including Nathaniel when he's old enough to read this) will forgive us for this oversight.

Yesterday, tooth number 2 poked it's way out. We had been keeping an eye on it as it got closer to the surface. So, I took it upon myself to get a photo of these teeth. As many of you parents are well aware, getting a good photo of first teeth is something akin to getting a crystal clear photo of Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster. After trial and much error, I was able to get a few shots of the elusive dentition. Here's the best shot and a close-up. Please never mind the fact I allowed my child to cry unsoothed for a bit while trying to get the shot. However, I have to admit that his crying is what made the shot possible.

Christopher

How Sweet It Is!

Nathaniel and I have a difference of opinion when it comes to sweet potatoes. I can't stand them. Never liked them and never will. He, on the other hand, can never seem to get enough of them (as the video below demonstrates). He also likes to try to grab his food. So...since he was due for a bath, we decided to strip him down and let him have some fun while eating his sweet potatoes. We also decided to film it. The video is long but filled with lots of funny and cute moments. Watch as much or as little as you like.




Hope you enjoy. I get a laugh every time I see it.
Christopher

Houston

We recently took a trip to Houston to visit friends and family. Our only travel snafu was Southwest misplacing our car seat- which we did check at the gate. We had a great time visiting family and I wish we lived closer. I realized several times how much I miss because we live so far away. Another perk of visiting Houston is I get to see my dear friend Sarah and her family. Kerrie (another friend I grew up with in Ponca City) also stopped by with her son Jack. Sadly- I somehow only managed to get pictures of the kids and husbands?!? Check out pics from our trip: Houston