Douglas and I
Collin learned to hold his own bottle
Meeshka on the way to the vet 
Cade playing in the walker
Meleia at the waterpark
Swimming girl
Boys visiting grandma joy
Our cute, cute boys
We went to the fair and saw Little White Lie
Cade being adorable
Collin in his canoe
Enjoy! The boys are growing tons and Meleia is acting so grown up now, it’s amazing!
So this past week we have had doug’s parents here, which was so nice. they finally got to meet collin and cade in person and fell in love with them of course and of course, how they love meleia. while they were here we had the pleasure of having meleia’s fourth birthday, getting to show them more around town, and go out to eat a few times.. other than that, we just hung around with the kids! besides that, things are going well. doug now is showing his videos on the chamber’s website as well as rolling along on http://www.incentervilleiowa.com I am still going with school with. I have the first nine weeks done this week and finals for those two classes. Then on to two more! We also hope to take Meleia to the zoo next weekend, and Zack and Conner finally get to come visit. Obviously, it’s been a busy time around here! Here are a TON of picture to enjoy!
When Pat and Ollie first arrived…
Dad and son sleeping, two sons awake 
All of us before dinner…
My love and I…
My mom and Pat…
Missy, Jeffrey, and Meleia…
Doug and Ollie…
Pat and the boys…
all of us, very tired…
The birthday girls’ table..
and cake…
Douglas, my dad, and brother…
Danielle at the party…
Meleia, Sheridan, and Ali being silly…
All the males at the party…
And the birthday girl saying something before cake
Pat and Ollie, we were so glad to have you visit and had a wonderful time!! Enjoy the pictures!
Once again, a quick post. Things are going well around here. Everyone is healthy and happy and smiling Also, things continue the same, with douglas home, me still in school, and the children busy, busy. We had a wonderful fourth of july and hope everyone else did as well! Meleia’s birthday is coming in a couple short weeks, as well as the boys being 8 months! How time flies! Also, we are expecting Pat and Ollie around Meleia’s birthday time, so how exciting! Can’t wait to see you guys. For now, here are some pictures…
Meleia swimming…
The boys…
Ali and Meleia on the 4th…
Collin spilled his pufffs, and Meeshka was wanting them!
Spidermean, spiderman… Where’d you get those spidey hands!!
Meeshka…
Meleia teeter tottering with the “civil war” children..
Cade’s teethers…
Collin and daddy watching swimming lessons…
Meleia relaxing at the pool…
Enjoy and Love to all!!!
Amazing that it’s been almost eight months since we have all been cleaned up, matching, together, and someone around to take a picture of all of us. Shows what a hectic life we have around here! I have lots of new pictures to update, but for now.. here is our family picture!
Happy Fourth of July!
Meleia and dad snuggling before bed
Super Cade
Collin swimming
Meleia after her first swimming lesson
Our adorable kids
Our new addition, Meeshka
Collin getting Cade
Silly Collin
Snuggly Cade, Albert Einstein hair
We are all happy and healthy here, hope you all are too.
we have all had appointments and have been getting a lot accomplished at home. I have sold most of the boys’ clothes that don’t fit, as well as tons of meleia’s clothes… so my next chore is to clean up the basement. BLAH. not fun. but my ocd self will do it doug has a big opportunity coming up early next week, good luck honey! Collin has started sitting up and Cade is rolling over more and more and trying to crawl. We have recently gotten a kitten for Meleia as well, but no photos right now as she is so skiddish it’s hard to catch her but soon. her name is meeshka and is adorable. meleia LOVES her and acts like she is a baby. she says “she is a child to us mom, dont let her cry” LOL so funny.
Here are some new photos…
Adorable Cade
Collin has found his feet, and gets them in his mouth
I was up in the night and left douglas a message
We got Meleia’s pool filled up
Collin Oliver
Cade having fun
Meleia went to the dentist
The boys love their food
Hope all is well out there!!
Things are going well around here, as usual. The boys are growing and trying to use sippy cups! They are so funny. Meleia is anxious being out of school, but we are trying to occupy her time, if it would just STOP raining here. We have been planting flowers and today got the back porch cleared of toys and ready for her swimming pool. (The boys even have crabs with sunshade floaties grandma connie got them, adorable) Douglas is still off work, but hopefully has his problem figured out and can get back there soon with his new medication. InCentervilleIowa.com is still doing great and he is out taking lots of videos for this. I am still continuing school and loving it. Wish I could speed up time and finish!! Things are good here though, and we are getting ready for special company the end of July.
Well hello Mr. handome Cade
Collin hanging out
Meleia and I painted our nails the same
The beautiful flowers blooming in our front yard
Meleia and I went swimming (inside)
Collin being adorable
Cade passed out in his new play area
Playing boys
Momma and her girl
Let me tell you.. I got the boys this dome/tent/play yard toy and it is AWESOME. I wish I had found it sooner, but they will be able to stay in it about another month or so.. until they start crawling. Anyways. This thing can sit up, or lay back. It has a mesh net thta you can put over it so that it may be outside and no bugs get in or it obviously can be used inside. It has a strechy thing on the top that has toys attached and both boys can get in along with their blankets, toys, and other things. I can sit a music maker at the end and they can kick it with their feet and be close. They love it! In fact, Cade slept in it last night! And it makes them so adorable when they are together
Handsome, handsome man.
Mr. Bright Eyes
This shows the differene in the boys. Collin is now 18.5 lbs, 27.5 inchles long, and Cade is 16.2 pounds, 26 inches long.
ELMO UNDER THE SEA!!
Collin
Cade
