Lake Lenexa

Last Saturday morning we wanted to do something outside and settled on Lake Lenexa.  We've been there before, but it was a few years ago.  I really wanted to see the dam again.  However, we ran into a playground first and that is where Hannah wanted to stay.  The playground had climbing rocks, so Hannah was in heaven.

The dam is in the distance.  Hannah wouldn't go past the curved boardwalk. :(

Counting

She puts five and six together as one word, but I'm still impressed. :)

Helper- Part 2

Helping Dada build a retaining wall,


raking leaves,

and finally playing after all of that work!

Shawnee Mission Fall Festival

While Steve was on Saturday morning run, Hannah and I went to the Shawnee Mission Fall Festival.  I didn't get to take many pictures, but her favorite things were listening and dancing to the live band.  We also went on a covered wagon ride that was pulled by mules.  

Deanna Rose with Grandparents

While Steve was gone for his work conference in New Orleans, my parents came down for a visit.  Hannah and I wanted to show them Deanna Rose Farmstead.  It was a little cold and windy that day, but they still enjoyed it.  We even ran into Norah, who was there with her Grandma, too!

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Zoo and Carnival

I am way behind in blogging, but here are some pictures from a few weekends back (September 25 to be exact) when we took advantage of "Teacher Day" at the zoo.  Teachers and their families got in free, plus free tram, train, and carousel rides.  Hannah's two favorite animals were the crowned cranes

and elephants. 

But really her favorite thing at the zoo was the playground.

and eating animal crackers.

She also liked riding the tram and said "choo, choo" when we started moving.  After her nap, we went to my school carnival where she jumped in an inflatable bouncy house.  That was really the highlight of her day.  She loves being around big kids and doing the same things that they do.  Sorry, no pictures. :(

Guess What?

I'm 3 months pregnant. ;)

Helper

Hannah loves helping Dada outside.  When she saw him mowing she grabbed her mower, too.

Meneely Reunion

It is Meneely Reunion time again!  Check out how we've changed since last year.

It was Casey's first reunion, so of course he was in awe of the amazing prizes.  Here is the combined Meneely/Schad/Stapp/Kerr/Prewitt bounty:

Hannah tried her first gooseberry pie...and liked it!  Here she is being silly for the crowd.

Hannah and Grandpa playing in the park.

John, Jason, Amanda (and fetus), and Lauren.  Why is she so sad?  Because she missed the reunion.

Boys riding horses.

Conversations with a Toddler

me (after watching Hannah eat a piece of popcorn off the floor): Yuck.  We don't eat food off the floor.
Hannah:  Yum.

Hannah (at dinner):  Done.
me: Hannah, you need to eat some more of your chicken.
Hannah:  Cluck, cluck, cluck.
me: That's not polite to say at the table.

me:  It's Dada's birthday!  Can you sing him "Happy Birthday"?
Hannah: No.  (walks away)