Kids

So much stuff going on this summer. The kids are growing fast and are enjoying the summer.

Our little Gracie is getting so good at being in the pool. We are just amazed at how well she does. She absolutely loves jumping in and doesn't mind at all that her head goes under.

Zach is getting really good too. No video of him on here yet, but he is getting comfortable with his lifejacket also and has learned if he kicks his feet he stays afloat. He is all about "I do it," so he constantly wants us to let go of us so he can do it himself. He is becoming quite an independant guy.

We have switched Zach's crib to the toddler bed just this week. We are on night #4 and he is doing great. God has blessed us with good sleepers for naps and bedtime!

Gracie had her 1st dentist appt this week too. She did so good. I wasn't sure what to expect but they did the polish, brushing, flossing, and the flouride treatment. She did a great job of keeping her mouth open the whole time and she got a good report... to troubled looking areas. She tells others "the dentist tickled my teeth to get rid of the germs." So adorable.

This weekend is the trip to Lake Vermillion for our summer vacation with some of my family. A whole week in the cabin by the lake going on boat rides and just having a good time. We are getting so excited to go. (To bad we have to do all the packing and organizing before hand.)

Malecek Weekend Fun!

Two weekends ago, July 10-11, the entire Malecek gang was out to have some fun.

We had a blast. We spent lots of time in the pool, had good food, chased bubbles, sat around the bonfire, ate s'mores, and even a wathced a fireworks show!!

We can't wait till next years Malecek Summer Fun Weekend!

Finished Project

So the landscaping project has been done for quite sometime, I just haven't been able to show if off. The summer is just a cruising by. We have been staying busy with so many things. I think our project turned out real nice, so I wanted to show if off.

Summer projects

So a few different projects have been going on at the Malecek home. Some landscaping in the back of the house is the latest and greatest project. It is still a work in progress, but it is coming along.
So this unfinished area which looked like this...

Then turned into this...

And then this...

Hopefully the next step will be rocks...

There is something that makes a person feel good about working in the dirt and planting bushes and moving rocks... makes you feel hard-working and purposeful and that sense of accomplishment... ah, what a great feeling to have.

More summer fun.

An evening at Ramsey Park is just what the doctor had ordered. A couple of weekends ago after the gnats had all left and the mosquito's had not yet sprung we ventured to the park for some playtime and some grilling. Marty did the grilling, the kids did the playing, and I watched it all! It was a absolutely lovely late afternoon and evening. Gracie is getting quite brave on this playground equipment with all her climbing. And of course, whatever the big sister does, the little brother has to try too.

So playing first, the came the eating.

More hot dogs and juice boxes and again improvised eating areas for the kids. I think it worked out nice and was glad I brought their little chairs.

More playing and then a walk to the overlook and to the damn.

Gosh, there is just something so precious about a Daddy holding his little boy's hand and walking along with him.

Lucky Willie

So if you were a dog, what would make you the happiest dog in the world?

I think it would be Zachy feeding you with the food off of his fork.

And not only does Willie get feed, Zachy goes around looking for him to feed him.
This was a night we had a bonfire and dear Willie was scared of the fire (what a wierd dog!). So anyways he sits inside the garage. I put a piece of watermelon on Zach's fork. And how silly am I to think Zach has been eating all the piece's I have been putting on his fork. Why wouldn't I think that? He keeps coming back with and empty fork, and I keep putting on more watermelon chunks.

Finally we (Marty and I) smarten up and figure out what is going on. Then thinking this is so adorable we keep encouraging it so we can take pictures!

Willie is sure to be Zachy's friend for life if this continues.

Summer Fun.

The summer has started and we had our first bonfire. It is so nice now that both kids are a little older and can both walk... this means we can do a few different activities, like bonfires. I think they understand enough the meaning of fire and to not get to close. We did a little wienie roast on our fire and improvised a picnic table.

I think Zachy enjoyed his hot dog and ketchup! Then came marshmellows. Gracie didn't want to eat the roasted ones though. They were "too dirty." Both she and Zachy would rather indulge in the white marshmellow straight from the bag! They don't know what they are missing.

Hopefully the summer will bring about more bonfires.

Anybody want to come for a visit and roast marshmellows with us is sure welcome!