Catch Up Post

It's been awhile since my last post so this will be a bit of a hodge - podge post. 

Jacob finished his first soccer season on Memorial Day weekend.

My parents, sister and nephew also visited us that weekend.  We enjoyed spending the weekend with them and headed to Brat Fest one of the days.  I have some pictures of Jacob's last game but forgot to take pictures the rest of the weekend=(

 A cute pic of Jacob and Lily.

The next time my camera came out was Wednesday June 8th.  We had tickets to the Mallards game.  The weather report didn't look promising but we headed out anyway.  We were able to pick up our free hats and sit in our seats... then it started to rain.  We hung out for a little but decided it was best to go home.  It was a very scary ride home for all because that was the night of the tornado in Verona.  It was a mild tornado, only tree damage but it felt pretty huge in the car.  When we finally made it home the power was already out and our yard was a disaster... all of our toys and things scattered around the yard.  After having ice cream by flashlight we headed to bed.

It was a good thing we decided to go to that Mallards game because we were able to get free rain out tickets.  The only way you get to go to another game is if you actually showed up to the rain out game.  So last night was a beautiful night for a baseball game.  We all had a great time and were very exhausted by the time we got home.

Here are a couple 'cheesy' pictures that I took with my phone.

And that's what has been going on at the Bindl house.  

Next to come..... Jacob starts tee ball June 25th (still working on getting Evan on that team)

Mud Run

This past Sunday Nate's cousin Dan convinced us to run in the Madison Mud Run.  The run actually took place in Verona so it was very close to our house.  It consisted of a handful of obsticles like wall climbs, slip n slides, and mud pits spread out through a 4.6mile course.  It was SUPER windy that day so it made for a cold run, especially after running through the creek!  Despite the cold it was a lot of fun, and we got a free mud facial. We brought a waterproof camera with us so here are the pics... some are blurry because the camera was covered in mud.

Before the race...

Nate and I about to dive in the inflatable obstacle.

Just before I entered the final mud pit.

After picture

Soccer

For the past couple Saturdays Jacob has been playing soccer.  It is so fun to watch the kids play. I know they are only 5 but I get so into it... Yes, I'm the mom yelling on the sidelines.  He has even scored a couple goals which makes it even more fun!  Here are a couple pictures of Jacob playing last Saturday when I finally remembered to bring the camera. 

 

Evan's Birthday Party

This was the first year that Evan had beautiful weather for his birthday.  In fact it was HOT (muggy, but I'll take it).  The kids had lots of fun playing in a bounce house (thanks to Katie for letting us borrow it) and trying to break open the pinata. Evan is enjoying each and every present.  In fact, there has been a disagreement between Jacob and Evan everyday concerning the new toys.  

 Monster truck theme deserves a monster truck cake.

 Testing out the bounce house.

Happy Birthday Evan!

On April 10th my baby will turn 4 years old!  

Evan has always been the lover of the family. 

Watch out ladies... he'll suck you in with his big brown eyes then win you over with his bear hugs.  He doesn't give them out easily, but when he does.... he's gotcha!

Happy Birthday peanut butter.... we love you!

 Crazy about lettuce.... just the core.. not the leaves.

 Loves puzzles!

 Couldn't resist.  Along with dad and Jacob's potty training boot camp, this pirate hat was key to a diaper free home.

 What a lovable pout!

 Can you say stud muffin?

 Looks like we need to upgrade to a bigger pool this summer.

 Too cute not to throw in here.

 Loves his Jaxy!

 Super Jacob and Super Evan!

 Loves playing with his big brother.

 Always trying to make us smile!

Happy Birthday Nate!

 Happy Birthday to my hubby! 

..and the best daddy ever!

 Take it easy.

 Hang out with old friends.

 Don't loose your sense of humor.

You may want to practice your camera skills.

.....Only for you....

(My sincerest apologies to the rest of you.)

I LOVE YOU!!

Let it Snow! Let it Snow!.....wait, in April?

 I always expect cold weather in April but come on!  We were playing baseball in the backyard yesterday afternoon without coats!  From 50 to snowing in less than 24 hours... crazy.  April Fools to us all!

Playtime

Boys playing nicely....

Two seconds later someone is pouting.

Here is Jacob practicing his smile. Seriously, all of our photos must be candid or we get this. 
Hello Chandler Bing!

And it's starting to rub off on Evan.

Happy (belated) St. Patty's Day!

My first attempt at making and using fondant.  The shamrocks are cute but lack in the taste department.

( All the red and orange stayed on top and was covered by the icing.)

No time to look up for a picture.  I swear they act like I never feed them when in reality my grocery bill has doubled!  We are in big trouble once the teenage years come.