Hutchinson has a play date!

Hutchinson loved having his little friend over.  Lucas is just a month younger than him so they had a lot of fun rolling around on the floor. 

Look at how sweet little Lucas is! 

Playing hard!! 

Mother's Day weekend!

My boys are always sweet to me but they were extra sweet to me on Mother's Day weekend.  We just spent the whole weekend together, hanging out and just being together.  It was awesome! 

They also got me a massage at my favorite place, only have a few more days before I get to enjoy that! I am so grateful for these amazing boys and my awesome husband :)

Finnean and his map.  Pay attention to this map...you might see it again!
As you can see, we started off our weekend at the Blank Park Zoo.  Finnean's mission was to see the giraffes-which he did get to see :)

The boys LOVE the otter :)

The look so little in this big egg.  We explore the Australian outback and got up close with an emu!

Family :)

 :)

Hutchinson's first train ride!

The boys!

Hutchinson loves snuggles from Daddy.

He might be the happiest guy I have ever met!

:)

This is Hutchinson's new smile.  Kind of a scrunches his nose up.  Silly boy!

Back to the old smile :)

Our guide.

Finnean is reviewing the map...he carried it around ALL morning. He loved the map! 

That evening we had a picnic outside, the weather was amazing!!

He cracks me up that he can be so serious sometimes and then so smiley others!

Finnean's little neighbor friend is letting him borrow his bike.  Michael and Finnean tightened up the training wheels before his first ride...

SO BIG!

I love the determination on his face!

He loves his Spiderman helmet but is not too crazy about the bike.  We will work on it this summer :)

Sunday morning we headed out the High Trestle Trail Bridge.  It is an old train bridge that had been turned into a trail.  It is amazing!!!

We got in a 3 mile walk before noon :)

Love these sweet boys!

Cheers!
We finished off the afternoon with yummy ice cream treats from an little place called the Filling Station in Woodword...SO good:)

He was one worn out little boy :)
We finished up the weekend by a picnic in the park.  Watching ducks and playing.  It was an amazing weekend and I loved just being together. 

Valley Junction Farmer's Market!

A couple of weeks ago we headed down to Valley Junction for the Farmer's Market. We ended up meeting Chris Proctor and the Darrington's for a fun evening.  It was a crisp night but perfect to be outside listening to music and having good conversation!

Finnean loved eating his sandwich on the "tractor."

Silly boys! 

Sweet little crooked smile :)

Hutchinson, you make my heart smile!

Hutchinson has not had his "offical" nine month photo shoot.  Hopefully I get that taken care of before he turns ten months :) Here are a few pictures in a cute outfit.  Love his little coral/pink pants!

Another new baby!

It seems like we have a lot of friends who are having babes right now.  Little Kendall just got a baby brother this past month.  Hutchinson loved playing with Kendall and all of her toys!  I am going watch Kendall and baby Caleb a couple days a week for a two hours each day starting at the end of June.  I think Hutch and Kendall will get along great!  Sorry for the lack of pictures of the cute new babe!  He is so sweet!  Welcome to the world, little Caleb!

Hutchinson says "Why are all your toys pink??"

Holy cow!! He looks so old here!  Little mover and shaker is crawling everywhere and getting pretty fast too!

But I don't wanna go to sleep, Mommy!

Sometimes Hutchinson doesn't want to go to sleep, so he spends a little time putting himself to sleep.  That usually involves a little crying, talking, sitting up/trying to pull all the way up and crawling around his crib.  He is really good at look out of his crib like a jail bird.  It is so cute.  I went to check on him the other day to see if he actually went to sleep (he can be really quiet sometimes!) and I found him like this.  Obvoiusly he was trying so hard to look out but fell over in his efforts.  He is such a little cutie!

Start them young!

If you could imagine, Finnean wants to do just about anything that his Daddy does, including playing guitar!  Finnean got his own guitar for Christmas and now has a strap.  It makes him look so old and he can really rock out.  In this picture they were showing Hutchinson how to make a rock and roll face!

It won't be long and I will have three guitar players.
I have mentioned in the past that I only get to be the "shaker" in the band but now Finnean told us today that Hutchinson is the shaker and I get to play guitar...YES!! :)  Too bad I really can't play, I would blow him away.

Breakfast!

The morning after the Awards we met Richard and Lisa at the Machine Shed for some yummy breakfast.  It is so tasty but don't go there if you are feeling like doing something later morning...so much food, just makes you want to take a nap!  They offer free tractor rides, a great way to top off an awesome breakfast! The boys loved it!

This is a happy Finnean after he consumed more food than he has in the last two weeks total! Notice his lip?  The Blanchards were so kind and kept our boys while we were at the Awards the night before and there was a little flying truck accident.  He has recoved just fine and had TONS of fun hanging with his friends.  He even went to sleep at their house!
You rock, Finnean!  Hutchy gave her a little more beef going down to bed but they were both sleeping when we got there :)

The boys love a visit from Grandma and Poppa!

Whoo hooo! Congrats Michael!

On May 4th Michael's new job was announced in front of 400 people (who gave him a standing ovation!!) at Main Streets annual awards ceremony.  I am so proud of him and all of the hard work he has put in to get this promotion.  He is now the State Coordinator for Main Street Iowa.  It was such an exciting and exhausting couple of months.  After the interview process, we had to get the job a secret so it could have the big reveal at the Awards.  He is currently transitioning to his new role and will be settling in over the next few months.  He even made the front page of the Bloomfield Democrat (they did a little story on him)! I have to say it again because I am one proud wife...we are so proud of you, Michael Wagler!!

Finnean giving Daddy a pep talk before his first day of his new job. 
(Michael got a ride to work this day, that is why they are waiting on the porch!)

Right before the big announcement at the Main Street Awards...
...and yes I did make him wear a coral tie!

Richard and Lisa were able to come up for the Awards and see Michael's new job get announced! They are so excited for him and we were so thankful that they came!

This is the ballroom at the new Vets Auditorium.  I am pretty sure it as a different name but I can't remember it...
bottom line...it is amazing!  The ceiling tiles change colors!!!

Jane retired in February and her position is the one Michael accepted.  She has been an awesome supporter of our family from Michael's start at Main Street and a mentor to Michael. She is living the retired life...love to you, Jane!!

Proud parents with the new State Coordinator!

Hutchy

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I love how Hutchinson is a master of using his feet to really help him do whatever he needs to get done.