How Ali kept herself busy while mommy was on facebook:(

Sometimes, mischief can happen while Mommy is right there, but just not watching:).

 Yum!!  Kleenex!!

Now - on to the stairs.  I'm not supposed to be doing this, either!!

She's driving already!!

One day while playing outside, Rob got out the boys' old Cozy Coup Car, and put Ali in it.  She LOVED it, and thought she was hot stuff.  She can only go backwards, but that fact that she can go anywhere thrills her:).  Watch out world!!  Here she comes!!

Love those pudgy little feet sticking out:).

Pretty girl:)

My sweet Ali is getting to be such a pretty little girl:).  Love her so!!

 

Corn Belters

Early August, we made our annual trip to see a Corn Belters game.  It was a beautiful night, and even though the Belters lost, it was a great game and a good time.  Here are some pics of the boys hamming it up for the camera in the stands:

Cotton Candy again - I told you they think it's a requirement at a baseball game:).

Silly face:)

Sticky face:)!!

This boy loves his treats!!

Enjoying........

every.......

single.......

bite!!

See, we did actually watch a game, not just eat cotton candy:).

Our favorite mascot - Corny!!

More sticky face:).

Then, it was Kyle's turn for a treat.  He chose an ice cream sandwich.

Good choice, brother!!

Sharing like a nice brother (this doesn't always happen, so it was picture worthy:)!

After the game, the kids got to run the bases because it was Tuesday night.  The boys thought this was AWESOME!!

Rounding 2nd base.

Headed to 3rd!

Headed home!!  It was a great night and lots of fun.  LOVE those Corn Belters!!

Another predicament:)

Ali Lou is very mobile, and along with mobility come some funny situations as she figures things out:).

 "Hummm....now how am I supposed to get out of here??  Are you just going to watch??"

 I guess I'm on my own with this one!

So close to freedom, but it's not quite working:(.

 Giving it another try!

 I think this is it!!

I'm outta here!!

Peoria Chiefs!!

In July, Uncle Dave blessed us with some Peoria Chief's tickets that they weren't going to use.  The boys and Daddy went to the game,  along with Papa and Aunt Kara.  This game was the big finale of what the boys called "The best day ever!!".  We had started the day watching our neighbor boy play Pony baseball, then came home to find a Cubs game and then a Cardinals game on TV.  Then on to the Chief's.  You would think they would have been baseball-ed out, but I think they would have done the exact same thing the next day if they could have:).  Here are some pics of their fun - thanks, Daddy, for getting the pics:)!!

Dinner at the ball park with Aunt Kara and Papa.

This boy will hardly stop watching to eat!

This boy will hardly stop eating to watch:)!

Love him and his sweet face!!

Yum-o!! Cotton candy - a ball game must in the boys' eyes:)!

Love this funny guy!!

I had to add all of these pics - again to catch his funny faces - you can totally see his personality shining through.

Brock and Daddy

Papa and the boys - being silly as usual.  Seems to be a common theme around this house full of 4 year-olds:).

Aunt Kara joins in.

Silly guys - I think they're slap happy from too much baseball!!

They made it all the way through the game - extra innings - and the fireworks, too, but boy were they worn out the next day!!  Fun times!!