Days with the Dorans

It's been such a fun summer! I feel like I don't see Jodi as much as I should but that is often because of our schedules and the ages of our kids can make it tough- I'm a bit more "free" in my kids' older age and she has it still a bit more tough (in my opinion). Still when we talk (regularly) and do get together (not regularly enough) it's like not a moment has gone by. We were able to get in some good walks this summer (5 milers) while her boys hung with our kids!  Z actually ended up being the babysitter- he's SO good with kids!! The Gerken boys were at farm camp and Jodi was at an appointment that went late so Auntie Laura and the Littles (Bigs were at camp) got to go and pick them up and hang out at the farm and the playground! It was SO much fun listening to the kids talk and I really should have taken video of it (next time I hope). They are growing like weeds! I just adore those boys! Here's to more walks and me having kid...

 I was so excited to be at Hugh's Baptism! This year they were at a local church so all of us were able to go (easily). Huey was great! He didn't fuss at all and it was a nice service with a good message. After the baptism we headed back to Jodi and Randy's to celebrate!  Huey slept for a while while we ate, but he woke up happy and I had to get a picture of him in his adorable outfit before he got changed into play clothes. His grandparents were all there and his great grandpa too! Randy's brother and sister were there and a little later Jodi's brother, sister-in-law and niece came over. It was good to see them. We also celebrated Jack's second birthday. He was cute and definitely into opening the presents. He had a quiet audience for all his gifts and wanted to open them all.  I'm used to LOUD at the Doran house!  Of course the way toys are packaged, it isn't easy to get inside them. It was fun to watch Joey step in and help out. He'...

 We had a fun low-key Memorial Day (at the lake of course).  The Cosmans and Gerkens came over and we all (us Dorans and my folks) ate, drank and were merry!  I think this was the first time the kids got to meet Hugh Todd and it was so fun to see them with him and think back to when they were that tiny!  It sometimes is hard to remember... Hugh is doing great and has changed so much just in a couple weeks! Of course we also got to catch up with Jack! I think he was a bit overwhelmed at first but soon he was comfy with his honorary cousins.  I'm mad because I didn't get any swimming pictures and few boating ones but that just means I was busy having fun in the moment!  Not a bad place to be!

 May 6th was a great day!!! Hugh Todd was born and life just got a lot better! Jodi's experience (another c) wasn't the best but the prize sure was! Hugh was born at 5am and was 6lbs and 8oz. He is doing great and nurses like a champ! With his big brother coming early, I had little presents waiting for Hugh and Jack in my car for weeks. I was glad he didn't come too early I couldn't wait for school to end on Friday to go and meet this little sweetie! I can't wait to watch him grow!  Happy Birthday, Hugh Todd! I love you already!!