"Now that's a good idea!"

is one of Owen's favorite sayings these days. It is always said after he suggests a fun activity in lieu of something not so fun- nap, clean-up time, meals at the table, etc.

For example:
Mommy: "Owen, come sit at the table for lunch, please."
Owen: "I have my plate and eat in family room and I play my drums and watch Chipmunks. Now that's a good idea!"

Grace isn't sure yet.

Rockin'

Owen just loves to rock out with his guitar and new microphone! (And no, there is never a quiet moment in this house.)

Fun at Grandma and Grandpa's

This week Mommy and Grace headed north for a business trip with Gram and Owen spent 3 days at Grandma and Grandpa's house. He had a great time! Grandma sent us an email detailing his visit, so here are some ighlights from Gma--

We played all sports, played an entire drum concert that over three days must have been at least 3 hours long (eventually the drums got lost) went on field trips to pet stores, toy stores, McDonalds, the post office, the carpet store where Owen picked out some beautiful carpets, played on the playground after surpring Gpa at his school. We ran home in a small shower, stomped our boots in the puddles.

Owen chased Bailey and Ginger who had to run for their lives part of the time and retreated to their crates for a rest. Owen learned that dogs are sneaky and steal toys and chew them. We read many books. Gma made a big mistake and read "5 little monkey jumping on the bed" with puppet monkeys before Owen took a nap. I guess the part about "The doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed"was missed because I heard a thump about ten minutes later and the sixth monkey had jumped off the bed. Owen was fine. Gma was a bit shaken.

A great time. I wouldn't have traded this time for anything. Maybe just a little more sleep.

A great big THANK YOU to Grandma and Grandpa for taking such good care of our little guy!

Deadpanned

Noticing the laughter and squeals of delight coming from the blanket where Owen, Grace and baby sister doll were playing, I brought out the camera to capture the happy moment... and instead, got this-

Already??

Happy Birthday Aunt E!

Special birthday wishes today to Aunt Elyse. We hope you have a wonderful day- and can take a study break to celebrate!

We love and miss you!!

Apple time

This week we kicked off fall with some apple picking! We had a great time, though could've done without that hot summer sun. There were lots of apples, samplings, tree climbing and red faces. Here are some pics!

Welcome Connor!

We are so happy to welcome cousin Connor Wayne Norman into the world!

Connor was born September 9, 2010 at 7 lbs 8 oz and 21 in.

Congratulations Alec and Shannon!