Martha's Blog: May

It has been awhile since I've posted, so I thought I'd really "do it up" today. May has been such a busy, quick and GOOD month. Arne turned 8 months old on the 18th and he is moving all over the place, and happy with his new found independence. Although, don't be fooled, he still cries out for Mama and Papa each and every night. (Thanks for keepin' it real, sweet boy!)

At the beginning of May Arne celebrated summer:

Then a chilly fall:

And then a rainy spring:

The first three pictures were taken in the same week. Can I get an "UffDa?"

The middle of May took us on a roadtrip with Grandpa Spohr to Nebraska, home of Aunt Sara. The car ride was mostly delightful, full of all kinds of experiences we felt were worthy of taking Charlie out of preschool for a day. His intuitive mind was on the move asking me, Grandpa, and Sara, "Why?" about absolutely everything. Here we are after church at Southwood (Sara's
church):

Sunday afternoon brought us to the Lincoln Children's museum. For most Nebraska is defined by its football team and all things red, but for Charlie Nebraska is the museum and Aunt Sara.

The biggest reason for our trip was to spend a few days with Sara before her departure to Tanzania. We felt honored to get to drop her off and the airport and be involved in her packing decisions. For instance, Charlie was beside himself that Sara would only pack ONE pair of pajamas for 90 nights in Africa...so by the time she was all packed and ready to go there were TWO pairs. whew.

Alright...back home. Here's Arne and Charlie on the 18th (Arne's officially 8 months old)

family portrait? and Charlie "winning" a mini tournament between him and Mike.

New Bike for Charlie! It was time to upgrade to a bigger bike for Charlie, so after chores and shopping we came home with this beauty! At the bike shop the guy asked Charlie, "What's your favorite part about this bike?" Charlie said, "Everything!...well, probably the kickstand."