Future Willie?!

Above Wes's changing table/dresser are shelves that hold pictures and other trinkets.  There is also a Willie the Wildcat on the shelve that plays the K-State fight song.  We play it quite often to help the little booger lay still.  Well, the other night he kept reaching for it and saying signing "please".  So we gave it to him and this is what happened:

To say we were proud would be quite the understatement.  Wes, we can't wait to take you to more K-state events and to the land of Manhappiness as you get older.  Your daddy and I have some of our fondest memories there (now our favorite memories are about you).  We hope you get to make your own memories at KSU!

And the moral of the story is...ETAW (Every Toddler A Wildcat)!

Double the fun in CO

Several weeks ago, the Foerschlers packed up the ol' mini van to head out to Colorado for our niece and nephews first birthday.  Each time we go out to CO Wes is at a different stage and we wonder how he will do for the 7-8 hour trek.  Well, he did awesome.  We left on a Thursday evening so that he could sleep through most of the trip.  He loves the DVD player and we have discovered that we have to turn it off if we want him to sleep.  Yet another way he is like his daddy.  He woke up for the last 30-45 minutes of the trip, but was happy.  Every road trip we take, we comment on how nice it is to have our Honda Odyssey.

We always have a great time out in Colorado; beautiful weather and scenery.  The highlight of this trip for Wes was taking a bath in the big jacuzzi tub every morning.  Friday morning he woke up with a completely soaked diaper.   His jammies and sheet/blanket were wet so we decided to give him a bath.  Jonny got in the tub with him and turned the jets on.  It scared him at first, but once he got used to it, he LOVED it.  He especially loved all the bubbles (one of his newest words)!

The highlight of the trip for us was watching Wes and his cousins interact.  They loved watching Wes run around and were thoroughly entertained by his "talking".  Although, Ryan was just mad that he couldn't run around with him.  Wes seemed to realize quickly that the "babies" couldn't walk so he got down and crawled so they could chase him.  It was really very sweet.  When the twins were napping we would watch them on the monitor and Wes would say "baby" and smile so big.  

Come on Olivia!

What's the plan Wes?

I got ya!

Wait for me Wes!

We are looking forward to many more times of being together.  We joked about what it was like before kids: sleeping more, eating out more, lounging around.  But we all agreed we wouldn't trade our chaos for anything!

Hello Ladies

Proud mommy and daddy

Family pics are nearly impossible

We're 1

Check out those pointed toes!

little princess

Classic Wesley face

Happy 1st Birthday Ryan and Olivia!  Uncle Jonny, Aunt Emily, and Wes love you very much!

improvement

Well, I completed my 2nd sprint triathlon!  I liked it even better than the first one too.  I've swam competitively since I was 10, racing in hundreds of events, and I still get sooo nervous before a race.  Again, I didn't sleep well the night before, mostly due to nerves.  I'm beginning to wonder if I will ever get over the "nerves" before a race.

I put a slower swim time down in order to get a later start time. :)  My wave started at 8:30, which was what I wanted.  Before I started I was able to talk to a nice lady that has been doing triathlons for a while.  She told me about some other triathlons in the area that I may look into.

Triathlon #2

The Swim:
This was the only part of the tri that my time improved.  I swam it in 8:26 and it felt really good.  Like always the first 150 yards are tough until I get into my groove.  I swam all but about 50 yards freestyle.  I like to through in a few links of backstroke to catch my breath.  My backstroke is just about as fast as my freestyle.   I was the 2nd person out of the pool, which was good because the last 2 parts are the hardest for me. :)

Transition:
Ugh!  I'm still so slow at this.  I thought I had learned how to improve this, but I still took way too much time in this.  The shorts were sticking to my went skin and I shouldn't have put on my shirt until I was on the bike. Oh well, next time will be faster, right?!

The Bike:
Well, I initially thought I had cut some time off this compared to last time, but nope, I added a few seconds.  This time, the bike was the hardest part.  I was breathing really hard and just didn't want to over do it, knowing I still had to run 2 miles.  I said earlier that I was 2nd out of the pool.  I ended up being 2nd to LAST off the bike. :)  Obviously the bike is not my favorite!

The bikes were again right by the track so there wasn't much transition time between the two, thankfully.

The Run:
This felt much better than last time.  Except for the first 1/4 mile.  My legs were like jelly and I was still breathing pretty hard.  I considered walking, but I'm glad I didn't.  After about a 1/2 mile, my legs felt better and I was breathing more rhythmically.  I was able to finish the last 1/4 mile pretty strong.  I ran the 2 miles in 17:45 (a few seconds slower than last time).

Overall time: 49:55

My goal was to be under 50 minutes, so I was pleased with my time!  I guess you could say I've got the "tri" bug.  Looking forward to my next triathlon.  In the meantime, I will continue getting stronger, trying out some yoga, and start looking for a bike so that I can do an outdoor tri.

I love having to scrub that marker off

yay mommy!

And the moral of the story is...Start strong, finish stronger! (stolen from my nike shirt) :)

adventures of a 16 month old

Again, it's been way to long since there has been update to the Foerschler Fables, but that definitely doesn't mean there hasn't been fun things going on.  We celebrated a 90th birthday, enjoyed our first spring break, Disney on Ice, and Easter.  On top of all that, life for me at work has been crazy busy.  I've had to remember to take time to just be together with my family.  We don't have to have big plans to have big fun.  Wes doesn't want or need the newest or coolest toy.  He just wants his momma's attention.  To be tickled and chased and kissed and hugged.  I hope that in the past couple months, in the midst of life's business, I've taken the time to be the tickler, the chaser, the kisser, and the hugger. But I've also learned, or re-learned, that it's ok if I mess up.  I have a forgiving, merciful God.  I'm not always going to give Wes (and Jonny) all the attention he wants or needs.  But I can teach him that God can.

Here is a taste of Foerschler fun over the past month:

"yum! Elmo tastes good!"

Happy birthday great-grandpa

working out daddy's core

Ready for Disney on Ice

totally enthralled with Mickey Mouse on ice skates!

the only time Wes has ever sat for an hour and half!

Popcorn makes any show better!

they make a great trio

"Hosanna"

Palm Sunday

Happy Easter!

"I love my ducky!"

"Eeeggggssss!"

You can't catch me!

Put me down, I want to chase that bird!

grandma and grandpa with their grandkids




And the moral of the story is...the house is a wreck, but who cares?  I've got a little boy to tickle!