Days Seven to Ten: Nakey Kiddos

By day seven the cameraman obviously began slacking because there weren't too many pictures taken from then on. Amber got the chance to stop by with Gracie, so we were able to snap a picture of the three girls on the couch...awwww, what cuties?!
Like grampy, like granddaughter...that's all I can say ;)
This kid cracks me up! Check out Collier all laid back, chillin' taking a siesta.
Alrighty, I'm not a big fan of posting "nakey" pics, but these are hilarious! And, hopefully as tasteful as a nakey picture can get. It was very hot while we were in Oklahoma (well, hot for us northerners anyway). So, Blake & Collier stripped down in the back yard and were having a blast getting sprayed by the hose. Here's Blake..
...and Collier sticking her face in the water.
They were cracking us up! They would take turns running up to Grandma to get sprayed, and then they would run away across the back yard and repeat. This picture was one of my favorites - just too cute not to post.

Otherwise, we've been trying to get back to normal since we've been back. It has been pretty hectic, but we finally found some time today to get a few naps in. They were much needed...probably more so for Lauren than Blake. We've also had to deal with some extremely unusual weather since we've been back. A tornado hit Billings! How crazy is that?! Thanks so much for all the calls, e-mails, texts, etc. We actually didn't get much more than a rain shower at our house, but several homes, a few businesses and the Rimrock Auto Arena (Metra Park) were not so lucky. It was actually a fairly small tornado compared to what many of you have seen in your lifetime, but it did quite a bit of damage. The news reported that the last time Billings had any thing like this happen was 52 years ago!

Well, that's about it for now...hope you enjoyed the pics and hopefully all is well with everyone!

Day Six: JOE'S!!!

OK, getting back to our Oklahoma trip...ahhh...DAY SIX!!! This is the point where Lauren was starting to get a little exhausted trying to keep up with two one year olds...not too sure about Grandma, but that's part of the reason this post is a little delayed - Lauren needed some rest when she got home :) Anyway, we met up with Ann Gage, Marci (Ann's daughter-in-law) and her kiddos. Here's a nice group shot.
Blake & Collier just had to pose for an official Joe's picture :)
And the evening wouldn't have been complete if the adorable babes didn't wear their matching Joe's jammies that Grandma bought them.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, GRAMPY!!!

Well, we're a tad late getting the video posted, but a VERY happy father's day to Grampy! We love you and are so glad that we got to visit this month. You're the best Grampy a granddaughter could ask for and a pretty darn good Dad, too ;) Hope you enjoy your video!

Day Five: Bubbles

Collier showing off her tutu & wings
She kept sticking her rear end out
Hangin' with Grampy
Blake's beloved new chair. WARNING: Blake does not share her new chair with anyone...including Cousin Collier! She threw a fit when Collier tried to sit in it.
Lauren & Blake
Helping Grandma water the flowers
Such a big helper
Playing in the water

Katie bought Grampy a cool new bubble making machine. Anyone who knows Grampy, knows that he LOVES bubbles...maybe even more so than the kiddos ;) Anyway, the new machine is by far the best yet! It is AWESOME!!! But, there is one problem with tons of bubbles and two tikes chasing them in the back yard...tikes don't always watch were they are going. Here's a priceless pic of the bubble collision of the day :) Everyone was fine and they both quickly moved on to chasing bubbles again.
Collier chasing the bubbles
More bubbles
Mom could not have taken a better bubble picture of Blake. Notice how two bubbles make it look as if Blake has on a pair of bubble glasses...too funny!!!
Blake showing off her tutu to company.
Well, we'll stop here for now. We sort of had a lull in posting in the month of May, but we're sure going to make up for it in June! Stay tuned for the rest of the vacation pictures. On a side note, we wanted to let the Kramer's know that little Shawn's vernacular lives on...Blake wears "yocks" (socks) and "yirts" (shirts). Lauren is debating teaching her the old Long John Silver's theme song just for a good laugh. If we ever go that far, we'll definitely post some video :)

Day Four: Herb Fest

A cute picture of Collier
Strolling up to the herb fest
Collier & Aunt Lauren
Grampy & Collier working on a snow cone
Blake: just hangin' with my cuz
A STICK!!!
Teaching Great-Grandpa Kenneth how to do a fist bump
Collier with Grampa and Great-Grandpa Kenneth
Blake and her momma
Blake showing off her tutu & wings
Lauren & Blake...again
"Sippin' my gin & juice...laid back!"
Another bath time pic

Day Three: Fun at the Park

Good morning with Grandma
Another iPhone lesson
Our beautiful babe at the park.
Another cute pic
Collier really liked going down the slide.
RACE YA!!!
If I were just a little bit bigger...
Another cute picture at the park
Collier swinging
Blake swinging
Lunch at Blue Moon
Ice cream at Braum's
Collier's ice cream
Just tasting Grandpa's
Hangin' with Mom