First Day of Preschool


Cornelius started his first day of “big kid preschool”.  He was so excited to make new friends.  On his way to school I asked him if he was nervous and he looked and me and scoffed “no”.  I guess it was a silly question!  As soon as he got there he went right in and made himself at home.  I think it will be a great year!

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author: Annette | posted @ Thursday, August 26, 2010 5:29 AM | Feedback (0)

Summer Fun


I’m not sure where the rest of summer went, but here is an update of some of the fun things we did this summer!

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Cornelius and his friend Morgan with Clifford at the Omaha Children’s Museum

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The air balloon at the museum – always a favorite!

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The beginning or our day at Adventureland!

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Pilot Cornelius

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Some rides never get old – Here’s the Froggy Hopper!!!

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Sometimes the best times are just staying at home playing with your own toys!

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Cornelius can hardly wait until he is just like his Daddy!  It will be awhile before he can fill those shoes!  But Cornelius does his best to try!

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Great Grandma turned 95!  We went out to help her celebrate!

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Aunt Jenny & Madison

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Alex with Great Aunt Lori

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Crazy cousins!  It was a fun & busy day!

author: Annette | posted @ Thursday, August 26, 2010 5:24 AM | Feedback (0)

Elkhorn Days Dance


Today we went to Elkhorn Days so Cornelius could show off his crazy dance moves!

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Dancing with the team!

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Riding a Pony – Cowboy Cornelius

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Riding the train

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We had a blast at Elkhorn days, but the 95 degree temp wore everyone out! 

author: Annette | posted @ Saturday, June 26, 2010 12:21 PM | Feedback (0)

Casa Bonita


We also made it to Casa Bonita.  Cornelius is still talking about the robber who fell in the water, the gorilla, and the pirates . . . We had a blast!

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IMG_2009 Waiting to give the diver a high five

IMG_1371Boys drive the motor cycle, but he invited Lindsey to ride on the back, because “That’s what boys do”

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author: Annette | posted @ Sunday, June 20, 2010 3:27 PM | Feedback (0)

The Ring Bearer


Cornelius was the ring bearer in Michael & Gwen’s wedding this weekend.  He did a GREAT job!  He loved hanging out with the big boys and was content to do whatever the groomsmen did.

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IMG_1972Daddy, Cornelius, & Mommy

IMG_1975 Daddy & Cornelius listening to some tunes

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IMG_1407 Cornelius with the flower girl!  They thought twice about holding hands, but they did a good job!

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author: Annette | posted @ Sunday, June 20, 2010 3:20 PM | Feedback (1)

Denver Children’s Museum


We spent some time playing make believe with our little boy while we were in Denver! 

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Cornelius and Grandpa working on sawing a piece of wood in half.  Cornelius is a determined little boy!

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IMG_1927Now he wants to be a tap dancer!  He has some crazy good moves!

IMG_1368 Family photo – but we had a hard time getting our dancer to stand still!

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IMG_1854 Grandma and Mommy watching our future Picasso

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author: Annette | posted @ Sunday, June 20, 2010 3:03 PM | Feedback (0)

The Big Blue Bear


Our first day in Denver and Aunt Sonia said that we needed to see the big blue bear.  Well, once Cornelius hears something that catches his ear he won’t let you forget it!  So finally today we got to see the BIG BLUE BEAR!

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Happy Father’s Day Daddy!

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That is one BIG BLUE BEAR!

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Holding up the bear

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The boys  :-)

author: Annette | posted @ Sunday, June 20, 2010 2:49 PM | Feedback (0)

Hip Hop Recital


Here is a quick sneak peak at the dance recital

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The crazy blur in the middle with only one hand on the ground is Cornelius . . .

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Take a bow :-)

Maybe this time we can get a video on here to show off his crazy moves . . . no promises, but stay tuned :-)

author: Annette | posted @ Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:37 PM | Feedback (0)

The PARTY!


Well a little boy can hardly turn four without a big party with the family!

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Cornelius with his special Spidey cake made by Dad & Mom

IMG_1746 Happy Birthday Big Boy!

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Best Buds!

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Watch out Tony Hawk . . . Cornelius is going to learn some new skater moves!

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These two have such an imagination when they play together! 

author: Annette | posted @ Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:30 PM | Feedback (0)

4 going on 5


Well our big boy is now four years old.  He had a wonderful SPIDEY birthday!

Now that he has turned 4, he is getting excited to turn 5, because when he turns 5 he can take a lunchbox to school . . . I just want time to slow down and enjoy 4 as long as I can!

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We went to the SAC Air Museum for Cornelius’s birthday so he could see the special Pod Racer exhibit.  He was pretty impressed!

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Cornelius was busy directing air traffic . . . “Mission Control”

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Daddy & Cornelius checking out the big planes!

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. . . the highlight of the day was the $.25 space ride :-)

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We built a castle there too!  It was lots of fun!

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He may think he is a big kid, but my little boy still gets worn out from a big day.

author: Annette | posted @ Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:23 PM | Feedback (0)