Skating Lessons - The Beginning

Despite the fact it appears Boy Wonder it is trying to escape, he says he really likes skating lessons. More to come...

Arrr Matty...Walk the Aisle

On September 19th Bonnie and Jamie were married. The theme of the day was "Fishing Partners for Life." It was a beautiful day and you are both a great catch.

Boy Wonder and his cousin Darren getting ready to walk down the aisle.

Matron of Honor -Barb (sister of the Bride)

Best Man -Jeff (brother of the Groom)

Darren walking down the aisle. Missing from photo-Boy Wonder who at the time of the picture was having a "moment" in the back of the church. During the ceremony Papa did a great job filling in for Boy Wonder when he had to take the rings to the pastor-Way to go Papa!

Grandma and Bonnie - Sorry this is the best picture I have of them coming down the aisle. Rest assured professional photographers-I am not a threat to your livelihood.

I did get this great picture of Jamie watching his bride.

Here's a toast to many years of marital bliss.

Here is Boy Wonder before dinner in his fancy tuxedo.

Here he is after dinner. Did you know September 19th was national talk like a pirate day?

It was a great family gathering. In case you are wondering, Baby Wonder did have tights and shoes on earlier in the day, but when you poop on them, they must be removed.

These ladies were just so hot, the picture had to be included.

Here's Something to Hold You Over

Here are some of the family pictures we had taken at the end of July. Hopefully these will hold you over until we can post pictures from Boy Wonder's skating lessons, and his near trip down the aisle as a ring bearer. Let's just say, I'm glad Papa Wonder is quick on his feet and didn't mind being the oldest ring bearer in history.

And now the family photos....

Papa's Sweetheart

Tonight Papa found out some sad news. His "news crush" is leaving our local news.

Amy Hockart, is leaving KARE 11 in October. Besides being a great presenter of news, Papa's little news darling has been voted "Hottest Local Female News Personality." Weekend news will never be the same.

Don't worry Papa, we'll find you someone else... Maybe you and Driver and start a support group.

We're Sorry!

Dear Family and Friends (and anyone they may come in contact with):

We appologize for bringing our germs to Wisconsin over the weekend and infecting you. Just so you know, the fever, diareha, vomiting, and aches only last 24hrs.

Get Well Soon!

The Wonder's

Hello, Tiger? It's Me, Boy Wonder!

Boy Wonder LOVES Tiger Woods and is very concerned about his health and recovery since injuring his knee and pulling out of the tour for the rest of the year. In a show of support Boy Wonder has suggested that we call him to see how he is feeling.

Does anyone have Tiger's number?

Meet the Newest Member of the Family

The pink Dyson has joined the Wonder family. What should we call her? Wonder sucker? Many more names come to mind, none of which are appropriate for this family blog.

Our late vacuum served us well for many years until this past Sunday night. Then the Hoover we bought 10 years ago went to that great vacuum cleaner party in the sky. It's just as well since he didn't do a great job. We thought he was doing fine, but as evidenced by the amount of "stuff" our new pink, high powered deluxe vacuum is picking up, he hasn't worked in a very long time.

So with much excitement we welcome you new pink vacuum to the Wonder family. Welcome home wonder sucker, welcome home.

No Respect

Got Drool?

Four Months Old

Baby Wonder was four months old last week. Can you believe it?! To celebrate she had her well baby check up. Baby Wonder now weighs 15lbs 8oz (90th percentile) and is 25 inches long (75th percentile). That means she has gained almost 8 pounds and has grown 5 1/2 inches since she was born.

She is getting so big! She is rolling from her back to her tummy, holding her head up while she is laying on her tummy, "talking" to us, laughing, grasping at toys and then putting them in her mouth. She turns her head to see who is talking, especially when she hears Boy Wonder. When she sits in her bouncy chair she tries to sit up. She is so strong and the traces of the tiny baby we brought home from the hospital are almost gone. In their place there are the makings of a beautiful little baby who, according to her brother "tastes like sugar."

Our Conversations Have Really Gone Down Hill

I can't believe the words that are coming out of my mouth recently. Here are some examples from conversations Papa and I have had with Boy Wonder in the past few days.

"Boy Wonder is that a booger?" I say asking as I stare at a giant green glob on Baby Wonder's burp cloth. "Who's is it? Did it come out of your nose or your sister's?"


"Did you just say pimp pants?" in reference to a pair of Baby Wonder's orange pants. Of course you said pimp pants. What three old doesn't say pimp pants?


"Your milk is to drink, not to wash your dirty fingers." No explanation needed.

These Look Good Enough to Eat

Cubby Finally Came Home

When I was a little girl I found a caterpillar while camping. I named him Cubby and brought him home and made him a nice house in a mayonnaise jar with holes poked in the lid. The day after we got home, I woke up to find a strange little thing in the jar and Cubby was no where to be found. Horrified, I poked the fuzzy ball and I ran into my parents room crying that Cubby was dead. My parents explained to me how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, and that funny looking thing was Cubby's cocoon. Several weeks went by and we were loosing hope that Cubby was going to emerge from his cocoon. It seemed hopeless and we doubted he become a beautiful butterfly. Then one day I woke up to find Cubby had escaped his cocoon. He wasn't a beautiful butterfly thought. Oh no, he was a moth. I had raised a beautiful moth. As my Mom, Dad and I stood outside to send him off into this big world, I cried. Not just a little. I actually bawled and started to yell "Cubby come home. Cubby come home." To this day, I can't see a moth without thinking that maybe it's one of Cubby's descendants.

When we were in Iowa at Great Grandma and Grandpa's farm we found a caterpillar in the corn field.

We brought it home for Boy Wonder so he too could see the miracle of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

A few days after we brought home the peanut jar with holes in the lid, Henry made his cocoon. We waited and watched to see what was happening inside the jar. After 10 days, a Monarch butterfly hung upside down where the cocoon had been only hours before.

Boy Wonder handled Henry's release into the world better than I handled Cubby's realse so many years before. I was worried that Boy Wonder would be upset just as I had been and there would be tears shed. But there was none of that. He held Henry gently until Henry flew into a pine tree. After about two minutes of watching Henry, Boy Wonder asked if he could play baseball.