William's first trip to Minnesota

We finally got William up north to experience the Anderson side of the family! We had a great time introducing William to all his relatives. There was a lot of croquet playing, rook, eating (of course) and sitting around wathcing the baby. Wish we lived closer.

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Row 1-Cousin Kristie, Great-Aunt Kathy, Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa
Row 2-Great-Uncle Dave, Uncle Josh, Cousin Nicole, Croquet

Row 3- Great-Grandma and pattycake, Uncle Josh, Great-Grandpa swinging us, Cousin Kyle

Row 4- Cousin Jason, Great-Aunt Denise, Cousins Kyle and Kim

Swimming at Dave and Jennifer's house

Go Twins!

Someone broke the news to William that the Twins are actually in the running for their division this year! (0.5 game back as of 9.1.08) Go Twins!

Lyons' Family Fun

Sarah, Scott, Isaac & Silas were back from Oregon. And since Anna & Adam moved back from Phoenix, the family was back together again! William had a great time with the cousins- they are very entertaining! I will describe our week via pictures- enjoy!

Discovery around the farm at grandma & grandpa's house!

A trip to the pool to cool off and use up some energy. It was William's first swimming experience. He liked it pretty well. He was very calm and mellow with just so much to take in but splashed around and enjoyed himself.

Aunt Angela is trying to convert Silas into a Hawkeye fan! :)

Uncle Scott gets a big smile! Nice bed head William.

Everyone wants to hold baby William

A trip to Iowa City and the mall- very exciting!

Hanging out at our house!

Sarah, Isaac, Silas & Scott

Troy, William and Adam

Hugs with Aunt Anna!!!

Grandma & Grandpa

Say Cheese!

Aunt Anna

Uncle Troy and the boys

Isaac loves baby William

Is it Easter? Those eggs are sure fun even in July :)

Our little Kitty and his front legs making their way to the cat dish :)

(couldn't resist Aunt Anna-(inside joke))

Yet another playmate for William

Our friends, Nathan & Brandi, had a baby girl July 23rd. Delaney Helene!

William was not all that interested in Delaney- He was too busy chewing on his pacifier.

Nathan, Delaney, and Brandi

Hugs from big sister Madison

Random Pictures

Here are some pictures of William around 7 months old.

Mommy's laundry helper




Getting too big for my swing



a bundle of joy
We escaped one afternoon to a movie. It was fun!

Innis Reunion

Innis family reunion...It had been awhile. My dad's parents are both passed away and so the family does not get together all that much anymore so it was GREAT to see my Aunt and Uncles! Grandpa paraded William around to meet everyone! It was cute!

Howard Innis Family

Charles & June Innis family

Uncle Josh and Aunt Leah play with William

William's Great-Aunt Virginia (my dad's sister)

William's Great-Uncle Marvin (my dad's brother)

Meeting Great-Great Grandma

It was a special day when William was able to meet his Great-Great Grandma Dietrich! We made the trip to Marshalltown and had a great time visiting with family.

Well- Hello!

Mommy, me, Grandpa Innis & Great-Great Grandma