2012 Sohre Pool Party

The Annual Sohre Pool Party at the Malecek house was held again this year.

It wasn't the warmest of weekends, but that doesn't stop this kids.

Hanging out in the pool.

Zach taking a 'warm up' break.

Jared being naughty. He thought it was fun to throw his toys in the water.

Then he thinks he will sneak up the stairs when no one is looking....

Not a chance buddy... we got our eyes on you!

Marty making the big waves with the kids.

Paige, Maddy, Jesse, and Gracie.

Fashion model Miss Maesee.

With the colder weather, it did allow for a campfire.

Fashion model Miss Margoe.

Sister Time!

Grandpa and his troops on the hunt to find a good spot to put up the tent.

Carter, Spenser, and Grandpa slept out in the tent all night!

Not sure what is going on here with Ted and Jason.

Everyone was at the pool party, the Hodgkins, Dalys, Cornish's, Mom and Dad, and even Darrin and Mandy via Skype.

Ahh, another weekend of good memories.

Puzzels

It was a puzzle-putting-together day. Gracie is getting very good at this and Jared joined in on the fun.

Cute Photos

My sweet kiddos.

Jared is already learning the Malecek way: playing cards.

Best buds already! Hope it stays that way.

"SOHRE 5" T-shirts! 

All made by my sister Shelly

Minneopa State Park

On a trip back to my Mom and Dad's for a weekend in August we decided to stop at Minneopa State Park just outside of Mankato for a picinic. This is the park Marty and I got married at 9 years ago. It is sad to say we have only been there a handful (or less) times since that wonderful in September 2003.

It was a beautiful morning so a walk in the beautiful park it was, 3 kids, dog and all.

The kids thought it was great and enjoyed the hiking.

Mom and Dad thought it was great too and enjoyed the reminiscing and hiking.

Kids are funny though, because when we mentioned we were going to a park they immediately thing swing sets and playgrounds. When we get done with the hiking they ask "Where is the playground? No playground!!??"

This here is the very spot it all started. The spot Marty and I said "I Do".

3 kids and 2 dogs later I think we had done pretty good.

I told Gracie her and Jared were suppose to be Mommy and Daddy at the wedding. I think she is holding Jared's hand. 

This was all kinda a spur of the moment idea so for lunch we had picked up some lunchables. 

The kids thought it was great.

Visit to Baby Nash

My very good friend Jill, had a baby about a month ago, baby Nash.

She lives a couple of hours away from us, so a couple of Monday's ago the kids and I went for a visit.

Before the visit, Gracie and I made a baby blanket for the new babe.

See in my family every baby gets a homemade blanket. Either I make them or one of my sisters (depending on who is having the baby!).

Jill doesn't have any sisters, and since I think of her as a sister I thought her kids needed to be in on the homemade baby blanket tradition.

In the photo above Gracie is sure to show off her blanket... which she sleeps with and carries around the house daily.

Gracie had so much fun helping make the blanket.

And here is the treasured little guy. Isn't he a cutie.

Jill with my baby. I think Jared likes her!

All the kids playing: Jared, Dirk (Nash's big brother), Jared, & Gracie

And all of us together, except we forgot Nash!  I think he was sleeping.

(Don't you just live how Zach picks his nose for the picture? Such a boy!)

Jared Dancing -11mo

Mr. Jared has got some moves.  He moves to the beat or I should say bounces. 

Hi the PLAY button on the clip below to see the video

Gosh... I think he is just sooo cute!

 Not sure why he is eating Gracie's Polly Pocket. Everything goes into his mouth these days.

Jared's 1st Haircut

Jared had his first haircut at 11 months. Several people were commenting on how his hair was getting in his eyes, so I agreed it was time.

We have the pre-haircut photo up above.

 The beautitian had her work cut out for her. This little guy did not want to sit still.

Post haircut.  I think he is still mad at me!!!!