I took a stab at braiding Mauren's hair again. 

I still need practice but was pleased with the results! 

Mauren's hair is getting sooooo long her afro look won't do for much longer. 

Now I just need a squirmy two year old to sit still longer!

I think this picture makes Mauren look like she's ready for Kindergarden.  WHAT????!!!!

 The braids only lasted two days (hence the need for more practice) but the best part of braids is the crazy hair-do after the braids are taken out!

We have scheduled Mauren's 2 year pictures next week and have been practicing her smile.... I think we need to have the protographer tell her to smile instead of us!

It needs some work!

Mauren's new favorite toy is Daddy's iPad.  There are multiple apps on there for her but she loves 'Wheels on the Bus.'  At two she already knows how to find her folder and choose between her apps!

Crazy!  Do we have a 'techy' on our hands?!?

I know what you're thinking!  Yes, she's starting to dress herself!

Labor Day Weekend in South Dakota

Our Labor Day Weekend started off with Mauren's frist fishing trip!

 

Here fishy, fishy!

 

 

Mauren met a new friend and thought we should take him home with us!

Next we were off to the corral to ride Oreo 

Mauren thought we needed to bring home this friend too!

Thanks Great Aunt Sue!!

Waiting her turn to ride Oreo

 

Next the girls got to learn about & hold birds 

 

Sunday we set out on the next adventure.....four-wheeling!

It's very dry in the hills......

....we all got VERY dirty!

 

Mauren loves her pig!

 

Mauren turned 2!!

We had a great weekend celebrating Mauren's 2nd birthday with Yaya & Papa!

We could not have pulled off the weekend without all their help.

 

It's a good thing Mauren opened her gifts the night before her party & with just us around. 
She is still not quite into ripping & tearing.  It took forever for her to open her gifts!

Making chocolate cupcakes with Yaya & Papa to share with all her friends!

 

Field family photos from Mauren's party

 

 

This party brought to you by the
Number "2" & Letter "M"

Yaya's sweet treats were super cute, a big hit and tasted great! Thanks Yaya!!!
 









Oscar the Grouch
 













Elmo





 

The girls having fun in the sun!

 

 

 

4th of July with Yaya & Papa

We spent 4th of July at the cool, wet cabin.  This was Mauren's first trip to the cabin and it didn't start out very good on the car ride.  Needless to say she recked her cute little red white & blue outfit but it probably was a good thing since the backup outfit was fit for the cabin.  She loved playing in the dirt and the dog's water.  We left for home after a quick shower but she did go home in a pull-up and her jacket!  I'm not sure if the cabin is someplace where we'll be vacationing soon!

"Mud pies are really yummy!"

The cabin crew

We got cleaned up and headed to the golf course.  The ladies just followed as the guys played.  Mauren made it through 6 holes and then decided it was time to go shopping!

The best part about golfing was drinking Papa's water out of a straw!

Sunday we were off to church and of course Mauren had to sport her new dress she

got from Beverly & Benton.  How cute!!

Sunday afternoon we took it easy and played in the yard.



relaxing in the pool

Jasper needs a drink...and a refreshing cool down!?!

Here's some pics that I've taken after saying goodbye to Yaya & Papa. 

Mauren's first corn on the cob...she loves it!!

Mauren was very naughty (probably because she didn't take a nap that day) and was sent to timeout.  This is how I found her once she could come out....I swear she fell asleep!!

Practicing her somersaults...future gymnast??

Daddy & Mauren playing on his new iPad!