Lisa & Cody's Highlights and News

Baby Group Halloween Party

2009-10-22T15:36:00.009-05:00

Can we really call them babies anymore? NOPE! 5 our our 8 great toddlers were at the Halloween party I hosted on Tuesday. We had a blast! They are all so much fun and growing and learning and great! We missed Jack, Elizabeth and of course Ty in ND!

This was doin' good to get all 5 to sit still for 5 seconds! Chloe was a clown (minus her wig and tutu!), Lily is the cute pink butterfly, Brodie the Lion, Izzy is Abby Caddaby, and Kayla a pretty white princess/angel!

Lily and Brodie

Brodie attempting to kiss Kayla

Brodie lookin' a bit hot in the Lion suit!

Love the butt on this thing!

Dorothy and her Lion!

A very prego Dorothy with Brodie lookin' in on Lauren...the newest edition to baby group! Congrats April!

Brodie stole Chloe's wig a bit! What a ham!

Afternoon in the pasture.

2009-10-22T15:28:00.004-05:00

Cody was out burning weeds in our pasture and Brodie found this tree...he must have sat in it for 1/2 an hour!
Here's Brodie with Preacher peaking through the tree.

Black kitty with Brodie

There's that cute little grin!

Just plain cute!

New "Big Boy" Bedroom!

2009-10-22T15:10:00.011-05:00

Here's Brodie's "new" big boy room! We made the "old" guest bedroom into his new room. He is sooooo excited about it! He LOVES moon and stars and planets! He's been sleeping in his big boy bed for 2 weeks now. The first week went well...this 2nd week he is getting up out of bed, turning on the big overhead light and playing with his toys.....at least 4 times before he finally settles down and goes to sleep....same with naps now. Have I lost my easy napping, easing fall asleep at night boy???

Oooo.....moon and stars!

Looks like Galileo or something!

The expression on Brodie's face reminds me so very much of my nephew Nolan!

Daddy made the big dipper with these stars on the top bunk!

Big boy bed!

Doorway and wall!

Toy holder and dresser.

Curtains that Grandma Trapp made for us after I picked out the fabric! (It took her like and hour...thank God she did it...I'd still be ripping out stitches...and my hair!)

21 weeks!!!!

2009-10-02T11:14:00.004-05:00

Here are a few ultra sound pictures from Tuesday the 29th of September. Baby Trapp is 1 lb already and heart beat was in the 150's. We just got comfirmation from our MD that all is well and normal!!!!
Sucking that thumb!

Cute little (big) foot!

Nice little profile!!

Sayin' hello to baby!

2009-10-02T11:12:00.001-05:00

Brodie loves to climb up on my lap and hug my belly and say "hi" and "that's nice" to the baby in my belly! It is sooo cute and sweet when he does that!

Random fun shots

2009-10-02T11:07:00.004-05:00

Daddy and Brodie.....B has "marker" mouth!

Caught in the act of his "blue period!"

Artwork!

Mommy's shoes!

Autumn Fun

2009-10-02T10:59:00.006-05:00

Grandma and Grandpa Strang came down a couple of weekends ago to deliver Brodie's new bunk bed. We went to a local farm with fun activities for the afternoon on Sunday.
Brodie and Daddy by a big pumpkin cut out at the entrance of Nelson Farm.

Grandpa Hoss, me, Brodie and Grandma Janice posing!

B and Daddy riding the bouncing balls.

A goat the Brodie particularly loved!

12 weeks!

2009-07-30T11:16:00.002-05:00

We had an ultra sound to check dates on Tuesday and here's a little profile picture!!! If you click on it you can make it bigger and see a little better!!

Happy 70th Birthday Mom

2009-07-30T10:53:00.014-05:00

Grandma Strang had her 70th birthday on July 25th. We spent the weekend at their lake home and got to see Jeff and Kristi, Aidyn and Nolan, and lots of aunts, uncles and friends. We had a wonderful time playing outside, eating and visiting.
Aidyn and Brodie.

Grandma with Aidyn, Nolan and Bailey...who is also 70!

Miss Aidyn. All ready to go out!

The boys under Grandma's table, playing and having cookies.

Nolan and Brodie.

Little laugh!

Grandma Jan and her cake and flowers. Happy 70th!

Potato salad with b-day candles~

Brodie hamming it up under the party table!

Upside down~!

Dad and Brodie hangin' out!

Evening at the lake.

Looking at the water and Cheyenne swimming.

Impromptu timer family pic.

Big Boy Pool

2009-07-30T10:47:00.004-05:00

Here's Brodie with his first "big boy" pool.

Just wading.

And pouring water on everything.

Butt shot!

4th of July

2009-07-30T10:33:00.006-05:00

We spent the 4th with my brother and sister-in-law Jeff and Kristi and their kiddos Aidyn and Nolan. Here's the 3 kiddos at the parade. They enjoyed themselves. This was the best of 6 pix. Squinty...but everyone looking forward! We grilled and did little fireworks for the kids. We had a great time!

We went camping then the 5th - 8th up at Maplewood State Park. We rode horse while Brodie hung out at Grandma and Grandpa Strangs. Then we'd go get B and camp and eat and enjoy the campfire.

Here's an attempted timer photo.

A boy and his dog...and gravel....good times!

Happy 37th birthday to Cody! This was July 5th!

Mom and Brodie relaxing.

Happy 4th everyone!

Random Cuteness

2009-07-30T10:22:00.007-05:00

He is sooooo out! I believe this was on the way home from the big Fargo journey.

Posing with Mommy.

The "moon" video........need I say more?

Watch out ladies...here I come!

Cute toes!

Tired Cheyenne!

Loves his wagon.

Horses are home!

2009-07-30T10:14:00.004-05:00

After Memorial Day weekend, Woodrow and Preacher got to come home! They are thriving and seems to have settled in just fine!

Hanging out in the pasture.

Woodrow and Cody about to head out for a ride.

Memorial Day Weekend

2009-07-29T15:44:00.005-05:00

We went camping and riding at Fr. Ransom State Park in ND for Memorial day weekend. We had a great time!
Daddy and Brodie by the campfire.

Grandma Trapp helping Brodie climb the fence to see the horses.

These boots were made for walkin'!

First Little Red Wagon

2009-07-29T15:37:00.004-05:00

Brodie got his first little red wagon in May. Grandpa Strang took him for a ride.

He seems to be enjoying it!

Hanging on tight!

Happy boy!

Too Quiet

2009-07-29T15:33:00.002-05:00

It was just too quiet in the house....where was Brodie??

I found him in our room...buried in tissues~

Baby Group Weekend in Fargo

2009-07-29T15:16:00.014-05:00

Yes....I am that far behind! We did this in May, and 5 out of the 8 of us that had babies together, a year or so ago, got together at the Holiday Inn in Fargo and had a great time swimming, going to the zoo, and a play land and visiting.
Sarah and Makayla, Lisa and Brodie, Alyssa and Ty, Sara and Izzy, Kate and Jack.

Crazy Llama at the zoo in Fargo.

Izzy, Jack and Brodie playing in the pool.

We went on the carousel at the zoo. Brodie loved it and we went twice. Here are Brodie, Makayla, Ty and Izzy.

Ty and Alyssa by the goats/

Izzy, Makayla, Brodie and Ty.

Gotta love the cow.

Loves the horse more I think!

Goats are funny according to Brodie.

Ty lovin' the dinosaur play land...Brodie headin' out to other areas.

Lava!!!!!!

Makayla!

Ty and Izz...sharing secrets!

Brodie checkin' out the dinosaur play land.

Rainy Day Fun

2009-07-29T15:02:00.006-05:00

Brodie's first rain gear! Check out the shark and fish rain jacket. He's all ready to go out and play in the puddles!

"Jaws theme" in the background.....killer shark rainboots to go with the ensemble!

Nothin' better the rocks...except rocks that are wet!

Love this rain stuff.....

Grinnin'

Off and running!

So Behind!

2009-06-27T18:33:00.000-05:00

As anyone who follows this can see....I am very behind on blogging! When I next find my camera....(there's an elf stealin' stuff around here)...I shall post pictures.
To update...we've been cleanin' the barn (by we, I mean Cody), cleanin' the house (by we, I mean me. We have the horses here and it's great. We camped with the horses once and that was great too, and hope to do the same over the 4th. As most of you know we are expecting again! Feb 8th is our due date! We are soooo excited!! We'll update more soon!

New Tractor

2009-05-04T14:16:00.009-05:00

The day after Easter Mom and Dad came down to visit and bring us the new "old" tractor that Dad found for us. Mom spent the time cleaning all the house windows! It was much appreciated...I have no pics of that...but I have lots of the tractor! It was a big event. Dad and Cody disced up the field to our West and planted grass/oats etc...in it to hopefully have more pasture for the horses.

Brodie checkin' it out!

About to unload the new "old" tractor.

Inspection of the new specimen!

And old hand teaching a new hand new tricks.

Gettin' the hang of it.

Grandpa Horace takin' the tractor for a spin and disc up the alfalfa field to our West.

Look at him go! Brings back memories! I think he enjoyed it...maybe a little!

Cody farmin' too...he had to watch the seasoned hand first.

2009-05-04T13:59:00.001-05:00

We celebrated Easter with Grandma Trapp and Auntie Sasha. Grandpa Trapp had to stay in ND and haul sand during the floods.

Easter 2009

2009-05-04T12:48:00.007-05:00

Here's Brodie's first Easter Egg hunt! He had a great time!

Fun with Sepia

2009-04-21T21:28:00.005-05:00

I am posting a few of my favorite photos from the past week or so....I love sepia and I love photography.....although I am not very good at it. I would love to take a course someday!

Our pasture looking toward the east/southeast

Brodie....contemplating.

Cowboy Brodie...already flirting!

Yee haw!

My fave of them all.....a Daddy and his little boy....

New House!

2009-04-21T21:01:00.009-05:00

Here are a few random photos from our new property! We have 15 acres, a barn, a lean to, a shed and a rambler ranch house with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a finished basement! And a DISHWASHER!!! Yeah! Inside pics will have to come later!
Here is a few of a windbreak of evergreens on the east side of our property. This is also our pasture.

This is standing in our pasture looking east/southeast.

This is the view of our barn from our 4 season porch.

This is the view from the pasture....looking west/northwest.

This is the front of our house looking from the east. The house is at an angle to the road.

This is the house looking from our field from the west.

This is the back of the house looking from the north.

Here's the front again and Brodie and I on Easter Sunday.

New Address

2009-03-12T00:50:00.000-05:00

Our new address is:

58916 150th St.
Litchfield, MN 55355

2009-03-12T00:46:00.002-05:00

Wow! We are a whole month behind! It's been a bit stressful! We finally closed on our property in town for sale and on the property in the country that we bought! After a fiasco on the weekend we were supposed to close, we were able to close on Tuesday the 3rd of March. Thanks to family and wonderful friends who helped us move Tuesday night and Wednesday day! We couldn't have done it without you! As soon as I find my camera, I will take photos to post. We are very excited about our rambler, barn and 15 acres~ Come on Spring!!!

Random Cuteness from Today (2/10/09)

2009-02-10T19:38:00.002-06:00

B-man!

What a ham!

New toy box!

Boarding

2009-02-10T19:35:00.003-06:00

We also went snowboarding a few weeks ago and forgot to take a picture there, so we snapped one in the car on the way home.

Brodie was checkin' out my board the night before!

Lookin' good B man!

Visit from Grandma and Grandpa Strang

2009-02-10T19:29:00.006-06:00

Grandma and Grandpa Strang came to visit twice now in the last month to help us pack up this house. Brodie was sportin' a spiked hairdo when they arrived the first time. (Bit of a maple syrup issue again so I just went with it)!

Enjoying Grandpa's story!

Concentration!

Brodie's favorite place to sit and concentrate!

Lisa's 37th Birthday

2009-02-10T19:24:00.003-06:00

We are a bit behind here on blogging! (Nothing going on you know!) It was my 37th birthday on January 26th. I worked 12 hour night shifts before and after the day, so it was quiet. I woke up to a house smelling of homemade birthday cake and Chinese takeout! We had a lovely evening at home and I enjoyed it very much!
Some smart A mixed the candles around!

Brodie was pretty excited over my cake too!

2009-02-04T23:25:00.002-06:00

Oh...we are sooooo behind on blogging! To date we are packing up! We close on both houses (selling and buying) on Feb. 27th! Country living..here we come!!!

Helpin' Mom clean

2009-01-17T20:50:00.002-06:00

Happy Boy!

2009-01-17T20:45:00.002-06:00

Just some cute random shots from "butt" day!

Streaker!

2009-01-17T20:41:00.006-06:00

Brodie has a sore butt....so yesterday he walked around without his diaper for about an hour to let it air dry! I could not resist!

Sore little hiney..

Action photo!

Hikin' it up!

Another action shot!

The Great 8 Birthday Party

2009-01-17T20:14:00.015-06:00

We had a 1 year birthday party for all 8 babies that my friends and I at work had together! It was a very busy blast! Alyssa moved to Bismarck so she and Ty were web camming with us on a lap top on the table!
Lily and Brodie

Jack and Brodie

The really cool cake!

Brodie and Elizabeth

Brodie, Lily, and Jack

Cake Face!

Contemplating stealing Lily's cake....which he did!

Soooo yummy!

Messy little man!

The 7 babies in the flesh and Ty on the computer in the corner!

We all had a great time! We missed Alyssa and Ty but hope to meet them in Fargo in April!

What a week!

2009-01-16T12:58:00.004-06:00

It was an emotional roller coaster of a week last week! We put Tanner to sleep on Monday the 5th, showed the house on Thursday, got an offer Thursday night, countered on Friday, accepted their counter Friday night and got it inspected Saturday! We close Feb 27th. We are now in the process of dealing on that country place we want south of Litchfield! Keep your fingers crossed!

In Memory of Tanner

2009-01-06T17:01:00.003-06:00

Tanner Jake passed away on January 5th 2009. He was a fun, friendly, loyal and kind dog. One that everyone loved! He had a VERY happy tail and when he wagged it his whole body just wiggled! He knew when you were sad...and he gave the best full body hugs! A dog's companionship and friendship are only with us for a little while. Tanner's memory will be with us forever. Rest in peace, my dear..dear friend.

Christmas 2008 Continued

2009-01-06T16:56:00.005-06:00

We celebrated Brodie's 1 year birthday and Christmas and Grandma and Grandpa Trapp's place in Marion, ND too. We had a great time! I meant to get family pictures at both places, but as you can see, that didn't happen!

1 Year Birthday on Christmas Day

2009-01-06T16:40:00.018-06:00

Good morning birthday boy!

Brodie got to wear a birthday boy ribbon most of the day!

Loves playin' ball!

Ooohhh it's so much fun to rip paper!

Nolan in a moment of tenderness!

Um...I think he gets that from the dogs!

Oh what a yummy cake this rocking horse was!

Nolan, Cody, Lisa, Aidyn and of course Brodie the birthday boy!

Waitin' on Brodie to tear into that cake!

Waitin.......

There.....finally testing a few bites! Most of it went on the floor! Brodie was full from Christmas dinner and the poor child needed a nap!

Feeding Daddy was fun!

Mommy too!

Christmas 2008

2009-01-06T16:27:00.013-06:00

Then we headed to Grandma and Grandpa Strangs at Crystal Lake near Pelican Rapids, MN. What a trip that was! 2 cars filled to the brim, a vomiting chocolate lab, a 40 mile extra trip to unlock a running car with 2 dogs, 2 adults and 1 baby stuffed in 1 car......a screaming baby from Sauke Centere to Alexandria....and then safely getting to Mom and Dad's!
Brodie and Daddy on Christmas Day...and Brodie's 1 year old birthday!

Momma and Brodie....same day!

Happy Christmas Boy!

Jeffrey and Nolan on Christmas Day.

Kristi and Aidyn figuring out some new Hanna Montana that Aidyn received.

Waiting patiently for her next gift!

He loves shoes!

And TV's...

And windows!

And his cousin Aidyn with a Santa hat!

Funny kids!

Christmas 2008

2009-01-06T16:21:00.004-06:00

We celebrated Christmas the Sunday before it at our house in Litchfield with just the 3 of us and the dogs. Brodie loved this piano he got and of course always loves to be by Tanner. The name tags were always a hit!

So were the bows....

2008-12-20T21:19:00.001-06:00

As of this moment I am still not caught up and ready to go for Christmas. We are heading to my folks' Tuesday. I haven't baked yet...not everything is wrapped.....I am not even done shopping! But guess what? I am not stressed about it because my family is safe and warm and in a home with plenty of food and two good jobs. We are so thankful for what we have been given. God bless you all and safe travels this holiday season!

Guitar

2008-12-20T21:18:00.000-06:00

Brodie has also discovered the guitar and strums it every chance he gets.

Stuffed Puppy Love

2008-12-20T21:13:00.005-06:00

Brodie has been sick with a bad cold for about 5 days....so not totally himself. But yesterday he was playing and for some reason is very attached to this stuffed puppy. He laid on it and cuddled and hugged it, it was the cutest thing I'd ever seen!

Came up for a breather!

Eskimo kisses!

Tickle my face!

So happy to hug my puppy!

Christmas Tree

2008-12-20T21:10:00.001-06:00

We don't have an official family photo by the tree yet but Brodie is enthralled by it! As you may be able to tell by this photo the plastic bins are still out to keep him away from it! I think the coolest thing about his picture is that blue star above his head. It must be a trick of the light somehow, because that star doesn't light up! He is our miracle and maybe that's his angel looking out for him!

Red Beans and Rice

2008-12-20T21:06:00.007-06:00

We had red beans and rice with sausage the other night. Boy did Brodie love them! Can you see the enthusiasm? (and the mess?)!!

Quit with the camera Mom!

Oooff...I am full!

This is HOW full!

Big tummy post beans! ( The gas the next day was awful!)

Random shots

2008-12-20T21:03:00.002-06:00

Action photo of the "sippy cup" toss!

Eurkle pants!

11 1/2 months old!

2008-12-20T21:02:00.001-06:00

Daddy and me! Don't we still look alike? I look like mommy too though!

Sooooooo big!

2008-12-20T20:58:00.001-06:00

OOooooo...green beans again!

Here's half a sooo big anyway!

Remote

2008-12-20T20:56:00.001-06:00

This child already has a love of the remote control!

What a guy!

Grumpy Day!

2008-12-20T20:51:00.005-06:00

Here is poor little Brodie....having a very bad day. He is usually sooo very happy....so this was uncharacteristic! Look at the poor guy!
Needing a nap!

If you look closely you can see the big reason why he was so crabby this day a couple of weeks ago....he got two more teeth on the bottom!

Man.....help me out here!

I really need some tylenol and a nap!

I think I'll just take a nap right here on mama's lap!

Tanner

2008-12-20T20:47:00.002-06:00

Tanner's tumor is causing swelling about the size of a soup can on the right side of his neck. He is still eating and playing and drinking though. He is getting spoiled....as you can see. He deserves it! He is a wonderful dog and sooo good with Brodie! Just today Tanner let Brodie sit on him and crawl and pet all over him!

Who......Me?

2008-12-20T20:46:00.001-06:00

This is the look we are often getting when Brodie is testing us! Should I do this or not...he seems to say!

Christmas Party

2008-12-20T20:43:00.002-06:00

We are behind on our blogging ! This was the hospital Christmas party on December 6th. We took this right before we left at 10:30! We were already tired!!

Brodie's First Snow

2008-12-11T13:22:00.002-06:00

Here's our little Brodie enjoying his first snow.....for about 5 minutes because it was cold!

Especially for Auntie Kristi

2008-12-05T12:45:00.002-06:00

Hello all! Brodie was rockin' out to Bon Jovi this morning when I had VH1 classic rock on! I thought Auntie Kristi would get a big kick out of this!!

Brodie is Walking

2008-12-04T11:36:00.003-06:00

Brodie is walking EVERYWHERE! That is all he wants to do! Here is just a sample!

11 Months

2008-11-29T15:35:00.001-06:00

Our new infant is no longer an infant! Our baby is 11 months old! Man the time just flies! I used to say that all of the time, but it goes even faster now. We love Brodie and take joy in every day with him! What a gift!

First Haircut

2008-11-29T15:29:00.009-06:00

We had Brodie's first haircut November 17th. Only above his ears...and all of two minutes! But it was a BIG deal to all of us! He even got a certificate with his hair clippings attached to it!

Need we say more? He was a trooper and only cried a little! He was happy at the end!

Solids!

2008-11-29T15:25:00.005-06:00

Brodie loves broccoli!

Easier to pick up than slippery carrots I guess....

Notice that only the carrots are left! So much for loving what I ate MILLIONS of during pregnancy!

Mommy's Little Helper

2008-11-29T15:22:00.003-06:00

Brodie LOVES to help Momma out in the kitchen. He especially loves to clean out the towel and tupperware drawers!

Sooooo HELPFUL! Hahaha!

2008-11-07T02:55:00.002-06:00

I forgot to mention that Brodie has been cruising around furniture and things for about a month now and just last week he started crawling! Finally! (Not sure why I was so very impatient for him to do this!) He is into EVERYTHING! I can't believe our boy is 10 months old! What a wonderful gift he is! Oh...and yesterday...he took 10 steps from me to his play station without falling! OH BOY!

First Halloween

2008-11-01T11:40:00.016-05:00

I can't believe that Brodie is 10 months old and having his first Halloween! He didn't know it, but we had a blast! He got all dressed up in his pirate duds and Mommy was a pirate wench! We "trick or treated" at the local nursing home in Hutchinson with our friends Elizabeth and Makayla. The elderly residents really loved them! We saw such joy in their eyes! It was very rewarding. Brodie and I also went to EVERY department of the hospital! ED, MS, CCU, X-ray and Lab! We had a great day!
Oh mighty pirate encountering his first jack o lantern!

Aarrgghh!

Mmmmm..I'd love to get my lips around this thing!

Hey....walk the plank you blimey bloke!

These are me damsels in distress!

And we are havin' a snack of leaves....wards off scurvy you know!

Mmmmmmm....tasty! Elizabeth, Brodie and Makayla.

Mom n me!

Mom and me again.

I am so darn cute!

Hey....this lil pirate's got a fine horse here!

I am still cute!

Thinkin.......

Such a tired pirate!

Where is Brodie?

2008-10-24T23:20:00.002-05:00

He was right here.....right at the left side of the sofa...standing up by the red, green, yellow and blue play station......I went in the laundry room for maybe 40 seconds...maybe.....so where did he go? He doesn't crawl yet you know............

OH!! He "walked" his way along the sofa to the other end...where there are apparently more interesting toys!!!

Journey to find the blue sippy cup.

2008-10-24T23:10:00.010-05:00

There it is....my nemesis...right at the end of the sofa......

or...the other end of the sofa.......

or wait.....it fell......

got it! I really was at this end!

Yummmm!

Love my sippy cup!

Now it's out of my way again.....I gotta get it! Almost there!

Come on Mom...I know it was here!

Seriously! Mom!! I KNOW it was right here!

Yeah baby!!! I gotcha now!

Pillow

2008-10-24T22:52:00.001-05:00

Nice pillow Cheyenne! Tanner doesn't seem to mind....although about 10 minutes into this....Tanner left the scene!

Fun Autumn day at the play ground.

2008-10-24T22:43:00.010-05:00

We spent a beautiful afternoon at our nearby neighborhood playground soaking up some Autumn sun. What a great time we had......it really is the little things in life!

Friends and Fargo

2008-10-24T22:28:00.008-05:00

A few weekends ago we got to meet our friends Rhonda and Dustin Krueger and Bob and Sherri Engkvist for the weekend. We had all of our kiddos in tow and stayed at a motel with a cool pool and enjoyed one anther's company immensely! Other than a few glitches with hotel hospitality, we truly had a lovely time! G'ma and G'pa Strang even came to babysit ALL the kids so we could have an adult dinner! (Brave...brave souls they are!) We had a WONDERFUL time and hope to do it again soon!

Daddy & Brodie by the fireplace.

All the kiddos by the fireplace! Macy, Gannon, Brodie and Abby~

Myself and all the kiddos....we didn't plan this...it's just a "kid's love babies "snapshot!

B had a cold and was frightened of the COLD water, but by the hot tub he had a nice steam bath and I TREASURE when he cuddles me!!!!!

Daddy and B....checkin' out the cool pool!

Another cuddle bug picture!

The gang and I! I love my Sherri and Rhonda!!!!!!!!

Shake your Booty!

2008-10-02T14:02:00.004-05:00

Rainy day window video

2008-10-02T13:18:00.002-05:00

TV

2008-10-01T21:32:00.003-05:00

This is precisely why Baby Einstein DVD's don't get used very often at our house. This happened to be 2 hours before our open house. I needed a half hour of distraction for B. I feel tremendously guilty about ANY TV time that he has. And as you can see.......he is VERY in to it! It doesn't happen often! I think there may be a puddle of drool beneath him!

Teeth!

2008-10-01T21:30:00.001-05:00

Just look at those teeth! He has 6 now~ 4 on top and 2 below~

Rainy day horseplay continued!

2008-10-01T21:27:00.002-05:00

Woohoo! Ride 'em cowboy! Brodie was lovin' his little rocking horse~

Not so much lovin' practicing "bull riding"! (See Daddy.....he doesn't need to do EVERYTHING you do/did!) Heehee!

Rainy Day Window

2008-10-01T21:20:00.008-05:00

Ok......we were sooooooo laughing till we peed ourselves! Brodie must have liked the cool glass on his gums on this rainy day! Cody was outside in the rain to get these shots!

Aarrghhh! Maybe Igor is the costume choice for Halloween?

Piglet?

Lickin' that cool glass is awesome!

Hee hee....hee hee.........

MMMmmmmm this feels so good!

Whew...gotta take a break and play with the drool all over the window glass now!

Eyes

2008-10-01T21:19:00.001-05:00

Cody had LASIK surgery for his eyes a couple of weeks ago. He loves it and is doing VERY well. His vision is 20/15 in both eyes. Mine is still good, 20/20!

The Great 8!

2008-10-01T21:14:00.003-05:00

Here are all 8 babies again! It was quite a dilemma last week, trying to get them all together now! Everyone is mobile with the exception of Brodie and Elizabeth. Lily just learned to crawl 3 days before our get together! It was a blast!

Kate is trying to keep 'em all in line! Ty is cruising out of the lens' eye!

Ty escaped this one! They are all looking up because the rest of us were chirping like loons to get all the babes attention!

Video of Brodie's first Horse Ride in July, 2008

2008-09-12T13:34:00.003-05:00

This is video of Brodie's first horse ride on July 5th, 2008. Please excuse the profanity that erupts from my mouth. Mama was just a little bit nervous!

Puppy Giggles

2008-09-12T13:12:00.003-05:00

Here's Brodie.....laughin' it up while he chases the poor, poor pups in his walker.

Almost mobile

2008-09-11T11:41:00.004-05:00

What a face! This is of course after he attempted to get on all fours. I still can't load these pictures in order that I want them!

What a face!

Aaauugghhh...almost there!
Sooooooo close!

He loves to sit up and play!

Weekend at the Lake

2008-09-11T11:26:00.013-05:00

Cody and Brodie and I ventured to Mom and Dad's last weekend. It was great because Jeff, Kristi, Aidyn and Nolan and Ron and Joan got to come too. We spent the weekend eating and visiting. We had a wonderful time! Here are some pictures of our shenanigans.....

Look at this big boy standing up!

Cody, Brodie and I with Grandma and Grandpa Trapp!

The Strang family!

Us and all the kiddos! This is soooooooooooo Mr. Nolan!

Our family....

Again...........

Gpa Trapp enjoying Brodie!

Nolan..or Nolsky...which Great Uncle Craig likes to call him......he's king of the swing here!

My grown up niece, Miss Aidyn!

Little man in the airplane swing....check out the boots people!

Giant chew toy!

He chewed on the spoon like this for quite awhile!

Labor Day

2008-09-11T11:22:00.001-05:00

Labor Day Monday was the only day Cody and I had off over that weekend. Auntie Sash came to visit and we all went to the Renaissance Festival in Shakopee. We had a great time and the only pic we took was of me......hoggin' out with two of my favorites there. The only thing missing was the giant pickle!

2008-08-25T10:57:00.003-05:00

Ok...an hour and 20 minute nap and my time is up because I hear little man on the monitor! You are all updated! Now I need to go grab my baby and hug him and love him and change him and play with him.......and possibly brush my teeth.......maybe sweep the floor........hey...is there a maid out there somewhere.....or even an organizer of some sort? How about a housekeeper, organizer, chore doer............well enough wishing! Gotta go get the boy......Cody is somewhere doing manly stuff......shims....stain...lawnmowing...something! Catch you all later!!!! I should really pee too, and maybe shower......these are the days of our lives.............and we LOVE it!

8 Months

2008-08-25T10:44:00.012-05:00

We cannot believe that our little Brodie, our miracle baby, our Christmas baby, the one that wouldn't come out, the one that without modern medicine, wouldn't have come out and we'd have both been gone, the one that was so tiny and could fit on the length of my forearm, the baby that scared us night one, with low sugar, and IV's and some breathing issues, the little precious, wonder............8 months old! God is great! Brodie is a gift and every day with him is a joy!

Give me that camera mama!

Standing up for just a couple seconds by himself!

Standing up like a big boy with Daddy.

Those toes are fun!

Look at my cool teeth, I have a new one on top too and workin' on the fourth!

Mommy and me~

Blah.........I have a cold and can't breathe from my nose, but I am still happy!

Those yummy toes again!

Gotta love that belly....and there you can see those teeth again!

What a cutie pie, sitting up like he owns the place. We love him so!

7 Months and Baby Group!

2008-08-25T10:14:00.007-05:00

Hello all! Since I didn't get an official "7 Month" post posted, these will have to do! These are the photos taken by Darcie J. Braaten. The photographer that did our "hospital" shoot. These are "The Great 8" as I like to call them. And all of their wonderful moms and my friends! We all had our babies this winter and have been enjoying all of our get togethers immensely. Here's some photos for you to enjoy and our 7 month, non smiling, charmer!

House Updates

2008-08-25T10:07:00.002-05:00

Here's the new flooring. Story below!

We, are desperately trying to repair and update a few things in the house to get it back on the market. Thanks to Linda Buchmann, a new kitchen floor and new border downstairs, fresh paint on the front door and a nice little plant stand all got completed or added the last two Saturdays. Cody and I are trying to do more today and tomorrow. It is hard with an 8 month old to get all of our tasks completed! But we choose him over anything and are thankful for that choice! (In other words, we are not complaining!) We continue to pack up things, sort and clean as best we can and hope to have the sign on the lawn by the end of the week. Did I mention Brodie is still sick and so am I and Cody's back is out? But we'll motor on!

The Pioneer Woman

2008-08-25T09:52:00.005-05:00

OK....my newest obsession is...thepioneerwomen.com. My sister-in-law Kristi got me hooked on the website. We, yes I said we, have read their entire love story and are waiting for the next installment. It's all about the "city girl" who was going to live in Chicago and gave it all up for a rancher in OK. It is such a great story and she's a very entertaining writer...and photographer. Her site has photos, stories, daily updates, home and gardening posts and a great section on cooking with step by step instructions and photos.

The whole point in telling you this is I have been making some of them. I was so proud that I made a good, tasty and pretty meal last week, that I had to take a picture of it! We enjoyed it about 845 at night after little man was fast asleep...candles...wine.....lovely "plated" meal.........wait...is that a bite out of all of it already.....crap...I forgot to take the picture before I dug in..........well....you'll get the gist of it anyway. It was a great meal of crispy yogurt chicken, CRASH! hot potatoes and a wedge salad with ranch, feta and dill and a lovely Riesling to go with it. I highly recommend http://www.thepioneerwoman.com/

1 Year Anniversary

2008-08-25T09:21:00.003-05:00

Cody and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary on August 11th. We got all dressed up, really we did! Even though we forgot to get pictures, it's true I swear! As I was saying, we got all dressed up, hired a sitter and told her we'd be home by 11 pm or so. We left about 615 and proceeded to have a very nice dinner at Peter's on Lake Ripley. Nice view and great food. Then it was 715. What to do now? It was a Monday after all. We headed over to this little saloon in Darwin ,that I have always wanted to check out. I have a thing for tiny, inviting looking, old west inspired saloons. Well, it was just your average, run of the mill, small town pub. The kind that I've only experienced in MN. The kind where there is beer and soda and mixers and you have to provide your own liquor. I still don't "get" that. If someone knows what that's all about, please explain!
We had a beer and talked and watched some Olympics and then we decided to go home. It was 900! 915 we pay the babysitter and then we had a great time playing "Guitar Hero" and "You Don't Know Jack", which I apparently don't! We had a fun evening! Brodie fared well with the sitter and wow.....I guess we are old. 915......................................915! Sheesh!
We are still totally blown away by how fast this year has gone and are enjoying one another and every single minute of us and our family!

Weekend with Jeff, Kristi, Aidyn & Nolan

2008-08-25T08:39:00.009-05:00

The first weekend in August, Brodie and I came to see Jeff and Kristi and the kiddos and Cody joined us early Sunday a.m. as he got home VERY late from work the night before. We had a lovely visit and always enjoy every minute with my brother and his family! We LOVE you all to pieces!!!
Here are Aidyn, myself and Jeff rockin' out with Rock Band. What a fun game!

Miss Aidyn feeding Brodie breakfast! She did a great job! Brodie thought so too!

Aidyn lovin' up on Brodie a bit.

Nolan.....what kind of trouble are you getting in to? Wow...I seem to remember that same look in my little brothers eyes!

Aaaaaahhhh....this is sooooooo relaxing!

Two daddies with their boys.

Cody and Brodie and Auntie Kristi.

McCabes

2008-08-25T08:29:00.007-05:00

The last weekend in July, Cody, Brodie and I went to Curt and Betty McCabes for a mini-reunion. We got to see Mike McCabe and his wife Amy and son Davis. It was a pleasure to meet his family and great to see Mike again. To me he hadn't changed at all. We also got to visit with Dwight and Alisa, Donna, Craig and Brett, Patsy, Norman, Lee, Betty and Curt, and Mom and Dad. It was a lovely day with good weather, great food and wonderful company! (Apparently these are mini pictures too!)

Catching Up!

2008-08-25T00:21:00.003-05:00

Trying to Stand by himself!

I will try, try to catch up with our site tomorrow. Or....later today as I guess it is 0017 as I sit here typing. It just took me an hour to upload and crop and title and save all of the pictures I need to share! Then Brodie woke up screaming and I spent the last 20 minutes tryin' to get him back to sleep. I can't believe our little baby is 8 months old today. My how time flies! WAY TOO FAST! He's been sick since a week ago Sunday. Cold, snotty, runny nose, cough etc...and Saturday I took him in and he's got an ear infection too. On top of all of that, he is cutting a fourth tooth! I will post more tomorrow with lots of pix! (At least that's the plan)!

Here's my little babe.....8 months.....unbelievable!

We are still kickin

2008-08-22T20:59:00.002-05:00

Hey everybody, I notice its been almost a month since my dear sweet wife has posted anything new. I can't believe she hasn't found the time to post in between her spa treatments and fund raisers....so I thought I had better post something just to let you all know that we are still kickin! Its not like anything exciting has been happening around here in the last month. Brodie cut his 3rd tooth.....apparently not blogworthy, we celebrated our 1st anniversary.....also not blog worthy, I was recently nominated to be the head of the U.N.'s security council....deffinately not blog worthy!! Ok Ok only two of those are true, I will let you all guess which two. I probably shouldn't be giving Lisa such a hard time about not keeping up with the blog because we have been very busy, with Brodie wanting so badly to walk every chance he can find a helping set of hands, and trying to get the house in ship shape so we can get it back on the market, Oh ya, that work thing tends to get in the way also. Well I hope this little post will content you all til Lisa has a few spare moments to actually post something worth looking at.

Brodie's Pool

2008-07-25T18:43:00.004-05:00

Brodie had his first dip in his new pool today. He seemed to really enjoy it!

Teeth!

2008-07-17T12:45:00.005-05:00

Last week Brodie cut his first tooth. The one on the bottom right front and on Sunday he cut the 2nd one on the bottom front! How exciting! You can't see them on these pictures, but I had to announce his news and of course, as a few more pics!
Cute toes and hands!

Our feet.

Sitting up so big!

A cute little smile....those teeth are there.....just hard to see!

Billboard pics and baby group.

2008-07-16T14:10:00.005-05:00

Yesterday, in the 90 degree heat and awful humidity, our group of 8 moms and babies from work, had a photo shoot for a potential billboard at work. This was the only picture I got as we were in all of the other ones. We had potluck and play date afterward. It was great fun....but boy were we sweaty and tired! It's hard work to be a model!

Can you find Brodie?

Ty and Brodie

Brodie loving on Isabelle's Pooh bear.

Visiting ND

2008-07-16T13:47:00.007-05:00

Riding "horsey" with cousin Conner.

Napping with Auntie Yvonne.

Big boots!

Apple tree with Grandma.

Lil Cowboy with Uncle Shane.

Last Sunday and Monday we were in Marion, ND again to see Cody's brother Shane and his wife and kids. Cody and I enjoyed visiting with his family and we got to ride horse again while grandma babysat. We all had a great time!

4th of July and Cody's 36th Birthday

2008-07-09T12:56:00.015-05:00

We had a great time over the 4th of July. We camped in ND and Cody turned 36 on the 5th. We rode horse, ate food and enjoyed the campfire and the great weather and Cody's family. G'ma and G'pa Strang also came to visit and enjoyed some campfire food courtesy of G'pa Trapp. We had a lovely few days. Below is Brodie's very first horse ride with daddy. Mommy had some issues....it was only about a 1 minute ride! Too much ER nurse in me I guess. But it all went well!
Brodie, Daddy and Preacher......Brodie's first horse ride, July 5th, 2008.

Daddy's 36th birthday and his best gift ever!

Hoss, Totty and Joan.

G'ma Trapp and Brodie.

Lisa and Woodrow enjoying a nice ride at Fort Ransom State Park.

G'ma and G'pa Trapp playin' with their grandson.

Prayin' he won't fall off his horse!

Chillin' by the campfire with Tanner always closely watching.

Mmmmm....good toes.

Not so great peas...............

Brodie sitting up very well!

What a goof...his new thing is to make this face and "cough" like he's hacking up a fur ball.

Petting Woodrow and Simon the day we left.

Visiting Great Grandma Vivian and Great Grandpa Lyle's new headstone in Marion, ND.

6 Months

2008-07-09T12:50:00.006-05:00

We just can't believe that our little Brodie is already 6 months old! He loves to play and smile, jabber and stand. He's getting really good at sitting up. His favorite thing is to be outside!

Weekend at Grandpa and Grandma Strangs

2008-06-25T11:00:00.018-05:00

We had a great weekend up in Pelican Rapids on Crystal Lake at Grandpa and Grandma Strangs! We enjoyed an evening at Cotton Lake with Donna, Craig, Betty, Curt, and Patsy. I have no photos of that as I was recovering from a night of stomach illness. We had a lovely time and the weather was perfect. Thanks to all and much love!

The three amigos! One little amigo!

Mama's singin' cowboy!

What a little ham!

Morning kiss....

Brodie and great aunt Patsy.

Sleepin' all twisty!

Cleanin' fish....

Thinkin' fishermen......not sure what they're thinkin!

Big fish................

Little fish..............

First boat ride.........

Captain Hoss and his crew...minus the photographer.

First boat ride is good for napping....

What a great weekend!

A few cute shots

2008-06-20T22:48:00.006-05:00

So serious!

He loves "standing up" in his exersaucer!

Squealing....

We find him this direction in his crib a lot!

What a ham!

First Father's Day

2008-06-20T22:43:00.002-05:00

We had a happy first Father's Day! Brodie gave Cody a nice card, I cooked breakfast for Daddy. Then we all went to Hutchinson for their Grand Day Parade. We made it halfway through. (There were over 140 entries!) Then we went our for Chinese food. We would have made it back for fireworks, but we were all asleep by 10:00!