Grandma comes to town

Popsicles on the back patio

The kids played and played with Grandma when she came to visit. She brought lots of fun activities. The kids, especially Cooper, love to do puzzles. Here they are after finishing this one for the first time.

We went and took a tour of Tuck's office one night during her visit

Mom, Andy, and Jill at Far West.

Adam-Ondi-Ahman

Play area at the visitors center in Independance

We got SO much done and had a great time while Grandma was in town. We miss you Mom! Thanks for everything!

Summer fun

Andy has learned to use his walker. He likes to go and stare at this other  baby. Sometimes they ram into each other.

Jill on her first day of Summer Adventure at school

Hair cuts!!!!

Dental School Graduation

Tucker getting his diploma from the Dean

Cooper was worn out and miserable during the actual graduation

The dental school graduation was held in a church on campus

Coming in

Afterwards with 2 of his best buds- Jaron and Jared

His Mentor- Dr. Love

This cute little girl that was running around

Yay

His preceptor Dr. Hernandez

The dental school hosted a lunch before the ceremony. They also gave the kids toothbrushes and toothbrush covers which they love.

What is going on here?

Almost a good picture.....

Mumsy and Jill

Coop wants to know if this is over yet

Just destroying the grounds

Look over there and act casual for this picture

Best baby around

Tucker graduated May 19, 2013.  It was a great celebration of his hard work and sacrifice. Just I attended the morning convocation with all of Case and then we all met up (kids and Mumsy and Gus) for a lunch the dental school hosted. The morning thing was nice. The founder/president of Progressive Insurance spoke. He plugged to legalize marijuana, that was kind of weird.  The lunch was nice and we enjoyed mingling with people. The kids had about had it for the ceremony, but we made it through, and then got cookies from Subway, because we were all worn out. It was a great day and were so grateful Mark and Martha were able to come celebrate with us. Thanks to all that sent cards and well wishes to us!

Swimming Adventures

We started swim lessons really soon after moving. Cooper had to be in parent/child class. They both had SO much fun!  Cooper was obsessed with jumping off the diving board.

There is also a pool in our neighborhood. Andy usually sleeps through it.

Or patiently waits while looking miserable....

Our little swimmer

Face in water!

Moving Time

3 pigs in a blanket

Tucker in his "TI scrubs" after his first day of work. He got his license so much quicker than we expected. We were still moving in when he started work but we've been really grateful that it worked out the way it did. He's loving it.

We finally set a crib up for Andy when we moved.  Cooper was jealous and I found him all tucked in the crib by himself.

Our little sherrif

One of our first days here we took the kids to Penguin Park.  Jill kept asking us "when friend making would start" and was eager to play with some kids. They loved the park but it was sad because no other kids were really engaging with her. She was so sad! Luckily she perked up after meeting some kids at church.

Ten years ago Tucker promised me he would show me the St. Louis arch. We went a little out of our way on the drive to Kansas City so he could make good on his promise : ).

Cleveland all packed up

Last little bit in the Cleave

A boy and his ducky. 

Cooper bought this puzzle from the dollar store with some gift money he got.  They love floor puzzles.

Our last real night in Cleveland. The Bullards, who spoiled us rotten before we left, had us over to roast some marshmallows in their fire pit.  So fun! Every Sunday Cooper still tells us he played with Elliot in nursery. So sad, we miss our Cleveland friends.

One last playdate with the Arnalls