New Toy

Oh the fun you can have in a box! Mommy got a new printer and the boys got a new toy. This printer box provided hours of entertainment. Sometimes the simplest things in life, can bring the greatest joy and kids show us that more than anyone.

Massey Ferguson

Growing up it was the farm equipment of choice for the Knuth family was John Deere - this was drilled into our heads - green is better. My brothers didn't even own one red toy tractor. Funny how some things change.....my boys are now getting Massy Ferguson drilled into their heads (again, very much adapting to their surroundings!) I actually heard Eli arguing with someone this weekend that Massy Ferguson was better...wow...

This resulted in a new hat in our house - just thought these pictures were funny -

Also, some kid quotes to share

• We were at a restaurant in Iowa City the other night - Travis, the boys and I and Kayla. Colin was being Mr. Social and saying goodbye to everyone at the tables around us as they were leaving. One guy was putting his coat and Colin looks up at him and says, "bye" in his sweet little voice. The guy simply responded "bye". Eli looks at Kayla and says, "Wow, what a nice guy." Yeah Eli he was a nice guy. He says again, "he was a really nice guy." The table next to us errupted.
• Grandma Cathy just got a new car a couple weeks ago. Eli, inquiring as he does with everything said, "Grandma, why did you get a new car?". She says, "I don't know, I guess because Grandpa decided it was time for me to get a different car so he bought one for me. He responds, "Well, did he put it in a box?"

Weekend

What a great weekend we had - Danny and Casey were home from Colorado so we spent a lot of time with them.  Saturday we had a girls outing to Dubuque with a yummy lunch and little shopping.  Saturday night the adults went out for dinner (no little boys) - it was delicious and very fun.  Sunday we took an attempt at a new family picture.  Since we haven't had one since our wedding (5 1/2 years ago) we thought it was time, there has been just a couple additions to the family since then :)

These two have also not had a picture since our wedding - still not sure they look old enough to be grandparents :)

Colin also experienced his first crush this weekend....he has eyes for Casey.  He wanted to be sitting with her all the time and he kept looking up at her and batting his eyes.  Didn't make a peep the whole time and if you've been around Colin lately you know that is NOT the norm - he doesn't stop talking!  It was kind of nice...he wanted to sit with somebody besides mom!  Look at how peaceful his face is....

And Eli got to play rough with his uncle Danny.  Of course Danny had a bloody nose before they were done.

And Grandma Jayne got some lovein' on Colin in -

Sunday night we celebrated Grandpa Mark's birthday with another yummy meal and some cake and ice cream.  (Yes...it seems that all we did this weekend was eat!).  Of course I didn't get the camera out (ugh).  The boys were so excited to help Grandpa blow out all of his candles. 

Grandma Jayne is heading in today to start her immunotherapy treatment.  It's going to be a long couple of weeks for her and all of us but we are praying hard for her strength and that this treatment works well so we can get her back healthy very soon!  Love you Grandma Jayne!