Tag Archives: Calvin

May 12th, 2017

May 12, 2017 shreffler

At Mother’s Day tea 1 of 2, Des shows his present off to Eleanor. She appears less than impressed, though mom loved it.

Silly faces, though the best “stick your tongue out” Des could muster

The monumental event this week was aunt Kellie, uncle Mike and Calvin moving from Iowa City to Omaha. Assisting the move, great-aunt Molly also gets to meet Eleanor for the first time.

Calvin showing off the new attic play area, as well as the fire engine’s features

Des still has no clue why he’s putting these round things in a box, despite mom and dad’s best efforts to explain

Easter 2017

April 16, 2017 shreffler

Parents may be really excited about giving their toddler his first bike, but toddlers might be most excited about the $5 Hot Wheels (and larabars) from the Easter Bunny.

Sunday morning reading

Fitting his new “youth” sized helmet

Des reading his Highlights magazine, san helmet. It’s almost like the bike in the background is less exciting…

With a little bit of encouragement, Des takes the bike for it’s first spin

Sweet little easter bunny.

Ella identifying cousin Cal by taste

Eleanor with grandma during a rare break from chewing and/or eating

Ok, now it’s getting funner

Still not sure what to make of this “grass” thing

Cousins in a peddle-off

Sorbet, yum!

March 18th, 2017

March 18, 2017 shreffler

Rise and shine for the LEGO artists expo at the botanical center. In addition to the prior lego exhibit, there were a lot of interesting builds from the Lincoln/Omaha Lego group. Featured here is a train racing past Ray’s Music Exchange (don’t tell mom)

What kid wouldn’t dive into a pile of legos? Des occasionally looked over at his older cousin for both validation and cues on what to do next 🙂

These two goofballs taking a break for a photo before lunch arrived

Sure Mr. Waiter, you can (try to) take our picture

Later in the afternoon at grandpa’s house, Des was focused primarily on his water can and how much he could get away with near the “pond”

Eleanor hanging with Travis and mom

St. Patrick’s Day 2017

March 17, 2017 shreffler

Life is so hard

Des and aunt Kellie synchronizing the opening of their St. Patrick’s Day musical cards (thanks grandma!)

There might be a tooth hiding in there somewhere. Either way, finger = good.

Not everything is a kodak moment- here’s baby sister screaming her adorable little head off during bath time

Des and Cal attempting the worlds worst jigsaw puzzle. Yeah right, good luck kids

Winding down the evening quietly…

February 25th, 2017

February 25, 2017 shreffler

Cousins up at the crack of dawn

Ben Folds performing with the Omaha Symphony brings aunt Kellie, uncle Mike and Calvin back for a visit. The following night everyone convenes at the food hall for a laid-back meal. While parents gather food, the boys browse photos of the recent LEGO exhibit with grandma.