A Florida Christmas

We are having a great time down South...although it has been chillier, it is still the warmest spot in the country right now, so we won't complain! As always...wish we could stay longer! Thanks for sharing the condo with us Mark and Cindy!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Merry Christmas!

Clark enjoyed opening his presents from Santa...here is a boat for his bath time
Clark loves his popper

His elmo Bath mat

Aunt Mickey and Uncle Joel with the "Slap Chop"

Opening presents and Grandma and Grandpa Blasa's

Opening his puzzle

Cousins Lexi, Jessie and Clark Blasa

Clark and Grandpi Bill with the kissing bears

Merry Northrup Christmas

Clark opened his first Christmas presents this weekend when he visited Grandpa Bill and the Northrup family. We had a great visit with Grandpi and was able to eat at Avanti's...Yum! If this past weekend was any indication, I think Clark is going to have a lot of fun Christmas day!

Clark opening Tickly Me Elmo with Aunt Sharon

Entertaining Great Grandpa and Grandma Northrup

Visiting with Uncle Dustin and Aunt Tiff

Petting Grandpa's cat Cricket...or as Clark calls him, "Stitch"

Playing and Dancing with Grandpa Bill and his new farm animal toy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends and family. We are blessed to have you all in our lives. We had a nice turkey day at Amy's this year with the Blasa family. Here are some pics...

Our family

The 3 boys...the only 5 seconds they were sitting down, other than to eat, all day!

The original Blasa's and their new additions

Proof of how they Grandpa's spoil their babies. Great Grandpa Virgil and Grampi Bill tag teaming Clark with cookies.

Sunday Fall Fun

It has been a great weekend being able to stay around the homestead and enjoy the beautiful weather. Clark especially enjoyed wandering around our yard. I think it is the first time we've been home in warm weather since he got really good at walking! Crazy!

Clark stopped climbing a moment to take this adorable picture..nice teeth buddy!

Our monster dog..."The Big Rock"

I'm going to be "this big"!...or "pick me up" we can't decipher Clark language yet :-)

Pondering the wonders of the world

Looking up at his Daddy

One of Clark's favorite past times...playing in the dirt

Fall Fun

Clark had fun with the Kemp's this Saturday playing in the leaves. Livi was nice enough to rake the leaves for Clark and blowing him monster bubbles! He had a great time!

Clark jumping into the leaves with the help of Angela and Livi

Olivia and Clark

Happy Halloween!

We went to Alton to trick or treat with family. Clark had a fun time playing with his cousins, and we had a good time watching them play together! Hope everyone had a great All Hallows Eve!!

Our hunting family...don't worry, our little button buck made it home safe.

Grayson (skunk), Mason (lion), and Clark (deer)

Clark reading my "True Blood" books...he's very advanced in his reading skills :-)

Shelbyville Part II

Here are some more pics from last weekend compliments of Terrence. He was our group photographer all weekend, sneeking around and taking photos. Thanks Terrence!

Our Weekend at the Cabin

We had a great weekend spending time with our friends from NIU. However, our little group is not so little anymore with spouses and now kids! In fact it seems like everytime we get together another child is added to the group!

Our group rented a cabin on Lake Shelbyville where we were able to catch up and the little ones had plenty of space to roam around and get into things! We had a great time and I miss everyone already. Can't wait till our next get together!

Logan and Clark playing in the sand. Unfortunately, Clark also enjoyed tasting the sand...Yuck!

Molly, Clark, and Baby McKenna 2 on the way

Gopi, Elizabeth and Audrey (Jill and Terrence's newest addition)

Logan, Clark and Caitlin. I think the boys liked the dirt a little more.

Clark walking down from the Cabin to the Lake

Jill and her newest, Audrey

A few years ago, we never would have thought of this picture when we thought of a nice relaxing jacuzzi tub! Clark and Logan had a great time splashing around and wearing themselves out for bed.

Clarky...Clarky Crockett

Cows

This is a week late, but better than never. Clark visited Grandpa Bill two weekends ago. Along with entertaining Great Grandma and Grandpa Northrup he saw cows up close and personal. How exciting..MOOOOOOO

Fall is Here!

As much as I hate that winter is around the corner, I love fall! I don't know who is more exciting about the pumpkin patch, me or Clark (probably me because he didn't know where we were going). It's also a sure sign of fall when Nate gets up before the sunrise to go sit in a tree. So yes...fall is definitely here!

Clark saying his favorite phrase "Uh Oh" as he walked away from the pumpkins

Clark in his old man pajamas. "Hey Griswald, make yourself useful and get my stogee"

Picture for Gopi...he is finally big enough for the puppy towel we got as a shower gift.

Football Season is here!

"Kiss, Kiss"

Like father, like son.