It's been a while...

So, I could sit here and tell you that

I can't believe it is coming up on the end of August...

I can't believe how fast time goes,

I can't believe it has been a month since

I have posted any updates on our blog, and so on and so on!

But you all already know all of that.

Time goes fast and summers are over in the blink of an eye!

But my best excuse is that my wonderful 18 month old son doesn't let his father or I anywhere near a computer or a phone without him thinking that it should be him doing the typing or the talking.

I can try to say "no Evan, mom is on the computer right now",

but I think you also know how well that would work!

I walked away from the computer last night for a minute,

and came back to this smiling face...

So here I am sneaking in my updates at a location where

Evan is always in my heart, but nowhere near my keyboard!

Evan and Jack

Jack came to visit us for a few hours last Saturday.

Evan really enjoys the time he spends

with his 3 month old cousin.

Evan shares his toys with him, knows not to play too rough,

and wants to snuggle with me and eat at the same time as Jack.

Cleaning House

Evan's loves to 'help' me clean up around the house.

As soon as I open the pantry,

he grabs the broom and starts sweeping.

He hands me the plates out of the dishwasher and

closes the dryer door when we get the laundry.

What a wonderful little helper I have!

Buhl Family Vacation - August 2009

Our first family vacation!

We were invited by Gerry and Jo to join them

at a cabin near Sauk Center.

We stayed for 5 relaxing days!

Craig, Evan, Sam, Jo, Gerry, Kate & Kyle

"I'll take mine well done please"

Uncle Kyle teaching Evan to how to throw the ball.

Trek Ball is Evan's new favorite game,

Craig brought him to Target the day after we got home to buy him one of his own.

"What is this stuff sticking to me?"

Grandpa Gerry and Evan

Kate with Evan on his first boat ride.

Evan & Zach

Evan and his friend Zach at this year's

Fireman's Softball tournament.

Zach lives in Iowa, but we hope these two will be close friends, just like their moms!

Richfield Pool

It has been at least 15 years since

I have been to the Richfield Pool.

You know...back when you didn't mind wearing the

swimsuit without the cover up!

Well, last week I had a couple of days off with Evan so we went to the pool with our Scanlon girlfriends.

We had a GREAT time!

The kiddie pool depth starts at zero feet and gradually increases.

Perfect for Evan, who was having his first water experience outside of the bathtub.

With every step in the water he would make such a joyful giggle.

Never far from his trusty bucket and shovel.

Fun in the Sun

Perfect sized pool for two perfect sized cousins!

Evan (1 year, 4 months) and Sadee (2 years)