Back to School

Tristan and Colin were back to school today. Tristan is in second grade and Colin is in first grade this year. They have started at Crestridge Magnet School. It'll be closer to our house when we move. We are very excited about the new school it has an emphasis on foreign language and international studies. It's crazy the paths life takes you. Years ago Greg went to school at Crestridge for a few months in third grade. So now our children have attended schools that at one time or another their parents were students and teachers Kind of fun. I can't wait to hear about their day.

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A Trip to the Zoo!

A trip to the zoo before Tristan and Colin go back to school. We had a very fun day at the zoo with Sheridan and Aunt Jasonea. The animals were very active which is the best time to be at the zoo.

Colorado

Pictures from Colorado.

Road Trip, Family, and so much more...

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We have been very busy over the past month. Grandma Towey moved in with my parents, my Mom, the boys and I went to Colorado where we met up with Krista, her children and Papa. While in Denver we went to the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Botanical Gardens. Two great places. The museum was having an exhibit on Health. We were able to do many experiments. Tristan, Colin and Liam had so much fun. The next day we went on a Dino hunt at the garden. They had dinosaurs hidden among the plants. All three boys had fun searching for them. Krista's family arrived and we drove to Colorado Springs. We spent a day driving up to Pikes Peak while Krista was at a conference. All the children were able to climb the mountain which they loved. We had lunch in Old Town and finally found an ice cream shop.(we had been telling Tristan and Colin we'd go to one for three days) The second day we toured the breath taking Garden of the Gods. It is a truly beautiful place. We drove through the park and found a place the children could climb and play. Our next stop was Kearney, Nebraska where we toured the Gateway Bridge. It is also a neat place to see and again the children enjoyed every moment. Once back in Omaha we had fun playing with our cousins and visiting with the many family members who stopped by. We went to the zoo, a spray park, Krista put together art projects for the kids, and enjoyed a fun filled Fourth of July. We had such a good time with Krista's family. There are many pictures included in this entry, they give a glimpse of the fun we've been having!

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Liam is 2!

Another birthday has come, Liam is two.(he thinks he is seven). Liam loves to be silly, and makes the greatest faces serious and silly. He is quite the bossy boy seeming more like a first child than a third. He loves to play outside and wants to do anything his big brothers are doing. He is an adveterous eater loves spice and flavorful foods. He enjoys reading books and playing with his many cars and motorcycles. He can spot a motorcycle or bus within a ten block radius from anywhere he is and he will tell you until you answer him. Liam is lovable, funny, caring, happy, adorable boy who makes us laugh. Love you Liam.

Graduation and Bike Riding

Saturday Greg graduated from Bellevue University. "I now have the paper that says I can do the job I'm doing." It has been a long time coming. We are all very proud of his accomplishment.








It's like riding a bike

Tristan and Colin have been riding their bikes without training wheels for the past two weeks like they've been doing it for years. Their have been a few collisions and a box of band aids used but they are both pretty happy with themselves. If they are not up in the tree you can find them riding their bikes on Jackson street. (Our block is all down hill so we go to Gramma and Papa's to ride and practice.)

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Colin is 6!

Happy Birthday Colin,
It seems like Colin had a month long birthday. It started with a combo friend party at Pump It Up (Tristan's was at the same time). Then came his family party. His party was a little ecletic with pirate invites, lego cake and star wars pltes. It was fun. Then his actual birthday day which was busy and fun! Colin started the morning with presents from Mommy, Daddy, Tristan and Liam we then went to see Night at the Museum Smithsonian with little Jack too. Ate a wonderful lunch of McDonald's which was chosen by the birthday boy because they had Night at the Museum toys. After a nice resting time we headed to a tball game. Gramma, Papa, Aunt Lindsey, Uncle Brendan, Grandma and Grandpa Shockey all came to watch the game. Colin was pretty wired and was very silly the whole game. After the game we enjoyed dinner at Fudruckers where the boys played games and chose their dessert. I very fun day.