Two peas in a pod!

The Kolzow Family came to South Bend for a visit in September. Mom and Dad weren't the only ones who enjoyed their visit...

Lots of endless energy = apple juice on the rocks



Didn't take long for Alex and Cami to catch up on lost time...



Why doesn't Alex smile like this from Mommy kisses??



Even breakfast time was fun and full of smiles



Kickin' back for some cartoons



Squeaky clean



Not sure how the kiddos fit in the tub with all those bath toys!



A swing built for two!



Cami sure was a good girl during their visit unlike the messy marvin who found the baking soda. Yikes!



Come back soon Kolzows, we had a great time!

MY DAD IS THE MAN!

This video speaks for itself!

Cousin to be

Come December, Alex will have a new cousin to play with. We all can't wait to meet baby Steigner! Aunt Claire and Uncle Mike made a trek to South Bend in September for her baby shower.

Aunt Dare (as Alex says) and Uncle Mike



Mommy to be looking good with 3 months to go (at the shower time).



Nana special!



Big helper (otherwise known as gift thief :)



Aunt Beth holding new cousin Elizabeth Kennedy.



Alex enjoyed his visit with his auntie...



...but really really enjoyed his visit with his uncle mike!

Another trip to Wisconsin!

Our August came to an end in Wisconsin where Andy's college buddy Brendan Conway married Rachel Witmer on August 29, 2009. They tied the knot at a residence overlooking Lake Michigan. The scenery and not to mention bride was gorgeous!

Thanks to the Stasieks for an overnight pitt stop! Andy and I stopped at Matt and Trista Stasiek's condo in Chitown for the night on our way to the wedding.



Andy's fellow duhawks with newlyweds!



The bride and groom got the party started with the very popular karoke machine.



Thanks for the great time Mr. and Mrs. Conway!

tunnel vision

At first, Alex wasn't sure what to do with his big tunnel from nana and pop. Don't worry his "belbow" is okay!

Spoiled rotten

Mom got a kick out of watching Alex's animated expressions during his bday this year. I can't believe he is already 2 and such a big boy! Where has the time gone? Thank you for thinking of our babe on his special day.

Bath Frogs!



Tunnel! Video to follow soon.



Water Table! Thanks Aunt Claire and Uncle Mike! Who knew water was so entertaining.



Pool (per Alex)!



Easel! Thanks Great Aunt Mollie!

Alex and Grandma Arklie's Birthday!

It was a special year, not only because Alex turned 2, but because Gma Arklie turned 60 on the same day. We surprised her with a party at Texas Corral in Elkhart IN. She thought she was meeting up for Alex's bday only to find many friends and family waiting to surprise her. Alex got his fair share of birthday wishes too.

Grandma Arklie and her kiddos



Birthday buds!



Someone had his eye on the frosting all night!



The big boy blew out his own candles.



It was a bit different from last year!! I still get a kick out of the following 1st year birthday cake photo! I guess he has always had his eye on frosting!



Thanks to all those who joined us for the birthday celebration!!