Hard to believe just a few short days ago we were BBQ-ing outside and blowing bubbles!!!

Hide & Seek

Jack has learned a fun new game that he has been playing with us the last few weeks, the classic, Hide and Seek. It is much more fun for us to play at home than at a store, but that is another story. He is really proud of his most recent hiding spot - in the dining room curtain!

Jack's Birthday

We celebrated Jack's birthday on Sunday at our favorite pizza palace. We then came home for "Marty the Zebra" cupcakes and one last present.

Jack's 2nd Birthday Party

We celebrated Jack's 2nd Birthday on Saturday with friends and family. Jack had a great time opening presents, playing, and "eating" his cake. It was a beautiful day, we were able to go outside and blow bubbles even! We are looking forward to seeing what the next year will bring for our two-year old!

Jack's birthday cake - "Alex the Lion" from Madagascar

Jack went for his first carousel ride at the mall on Saturday - he loved riding on "Marty" the zebra

This is where "Monkey Face" came from - looking good Uncle Seth!!

Easter 2008

Jack was a good boy at church and enjoyed sitting on Papa Chuck's lap.

Easter morning egg hunt

Jack's favorite word of the weekend - "CHOCOLATE!"

Playing in Papa's Garage

Jack had lots of fun playing with his wrench in Papa Kevin's garage. He got a little dirty, but papa made sure to shine his shoes up to the original bright white glow!

Coloring Easter Eggs with Grandma Lisa

Easter Egg Hunt at the Duluth Zoo

Jack and mommy made an easter bunny hat.

I can't keep my secret any longer!!!

Uncle Alex & Auntie Ci-Ci (Tracy) are having a baby, I'm going to be a cousin!! Yea!! Baby Boardman should be arriving somewhere around October 1st. I am so excited to teach my cousin all sorts of tricks!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Jack's 1st Bowling Outing

Getting his shoes on

Aunt "Ci-Ci" showed Jack a few moves.

Jack loved watching all the balls roll down the alleys

Daddy provided some tips to Jack and taught him to stay behind the line.

Taking a coloring break.



In true Urtel fashion Jack enjoyed a tasty deep fried treat between balls.



Learning how to keep score.

I was running....

After watching Uncle Seth finish 2nd at the national indoor track meet, Jack was inspired to go home and begin working on his form to one day be a good runner too!

Jack - The Next Guitar Hero!!

March for Babies

Baby Shower

Yesterday we had a baby shower for our cousins Jason and Erica, we had a house full of Urtel's - lots of fun! I had a really good time playing with my cousin Jadyn. She really liked my new red wagon and wearing my bucket on her head - she's silly!