Still loving Cheerios

weekend wedding

We went to our friend Patrick's wedding in Minneapolis last weekend.
We didn't get much of a chance to meet Stephanie, but she seems lovely. We hope to get to know her better this summer.
Miles eating at the table like a big boy. He even got his own place card!

surf dude

Another surf themed outfit from (honorary) Auntie Kate. Too cute.

Bart's pics

Ben's friend Bart came to visit, and took some nice pictures when he was here.
Bart's mom made this fabulous quilt for Miles -- you've seen it in several other pictures on the blog.

Miles has a sneeze

new duds

Thanks to cousin Rhett for the fantastic new clothes from his first summer. This cutie patootie onesie is Miles' first chance to wear some of them. And thanks to the weather for being in the 70s today, and maybe the 80s tomorrow!

an al fresco dinner

We ate outside on the deck the other day for the first time. Miles seemed to think that was all right. You can see him eating his bananas and carrots here.

Cassie's transformation

She still spends a lot of time sleeping around the house (she IS a cat), but Cassie is now outside for several hours a day, and has already begun to lose her winter weight.

Iowa

I love this picture -- it looks so Iowa to me.

Springtime outing

We went for a walk in the woods a couple of weeks ago, to look at a friend's maple syrup operation. It was a beautiful early spring day.

Some old pics

This is a funny series of pictures I took a few weeks ago. Watch Miles as he tries to make it to the rattle.




Maybe next time.

Isn't Iowa great?

Our friends Bill and Otter, who were one of the six couples that were part of the law suit to legalize gay marriage in Iowa. They'll be married sometime after April 24, when the law takes effect.

Easter bunny from Grammie Sue

Miles thinks it's pretty cool when the bunny sings and dances. Thanks, Grammie Sue!

I love this picture

How cute is that?

Giggling baby

Another Mac video. Love the smiles.

Going nowhere fast

Miles practicing his crawling. Watch at least until the smile at around 40 seconds. Too cute.

My handsome guys

People (Lauren) have been complaining about the lack of pictures lately. Here are some good ones from a recent walk. More soon . . .

Happy birthday, Aida!!

Here's a picture Lauren took today of Aida talking on her NEW cell phone. Mom said, "Oh my god, she looks 14." I said, "Oh my god, she's so beautiful."

Happy birthday, sweet pea. We love you so, so much.

Baby girls!!

Here's a picture of our beautiful niece, Maisie, born on March 6.
And Sonja and Jeff's new little one, Maren Elizabeth, being held by big sister Annika. Maren was born March 10.

Hooray for little girls!

Welcome, Maisie!

Margaret (Maisie) Susan Schaer was born today at 8:30 am New York time. She's a little peanut, but it sounds like everybody is doing well. Miles is looking forward to meeting his newest cousin!