Cabin Fever

We've spent so much time at the cabin this summer which is AWESOME. We've been so busy that it's tough to get a chance to get home, work, wash clothes. I guess blogging hasn't been at the top of our priority list. Sorry!

We will leave the several stories to the pictures to tell the stories. We've captured many of the memories already this summer in the pictures below! I hope you're able to see by our smiles that we feel so lucky to have a place so wonderful to visit.  Most pics are of us (the kids) but, duh - this is our blog, ya know.

Ciao,
B&B
(Brady 2.5 yrs & Bennett 4.5 months)

Cabin Summer 2011




"Where's your seatbelt?"



Dancing Frogs





Watchin' boats zoom by



Happy Boy- 4.5 mo



Happy 8th Birthday Cousin Rachel!



Bunny hiding behind tree



Watering Gma's flowers





New trunks



Naps by the lake




Make-your-own sundes.  My favorite.



Whippee, go faster!!

Goofy Cousins

Outdoor picnics

Oh Dad - where have you been? (on the boat)

Bennett sitting by fire with Gpa & Gma Sherck



Miss Rachel



Bennett/Gpa



Cousins: Michael (5), Brady (2.5), Rachel (8) & Bennett (4 months)



  

Boat Stuff

Had to share a few boat photos from the cabin recently, hope they make you giggle!  Bennett likes the rocking of the boat, so when it's Daddy's turn to put him to sleep, see what you get below?


Dad's way of Rockin' Bennett to sleep

 Boys out fishing.  Brady loves to be on the fishing boat - and for a 2 yr old is very patient. Hey may not fish the entire time....

Boys on the boat

 But, while on the boat he keeps busy doing other things like the picture below.  Brady, Dad is so proud of you - and can't wait to take you fishing for years to come!


Our next little Rainman, Brady counting bobbers

 Please also continue to check out Bill's blog Bill Sherck's Blog - Due North Outdoors for some more great pictures of his "boating" adventures!

Our Mom: she's no CHEF, but she's borderline brilliant

 It's a weekend and...we're in town.  I know! Can you believe it?

Last night, Mom & Dad had a date night with the Aafedts at the Twins Game in the suite!  They had a blast and got some kid-less time away which is well deserved. Thanks to our neighbors who watched Bennett and I last night while they were able to have some fun.  David & Katie - thanks again for the game, they had a blast!

Today, it's a hot one.  Like, heat index of 112 hot one.  Arvin and I spent some time outside playing and eating popsicles. Yum!  While Dad mowed the yard, we played and Mom & Bennett played in the garden.  Wow, that garden is growing!  This week Mom found a massive zucchini growing (pics below) and now we have zucchini coming out of the ying yang!

Today, Bennett picked some deformed carrots (yes, we will do better next year), some cilantro and beans.  Because of all of the zucchini, Mom made her own recipe of a crustless quiche and it is soooo awesome that I've included the recipe below if if sounds great to anyone.  Mom made it up - sometimes (most of the time), her inventions don't work but this one did.

Love,
Brades

Best Buddy Arvin - Popsicle Time!

Zucchini - a Beast

Some goodies from the garden. The carrots - deformed.



Great idea, ma!

 Sherck's Zucchini Bacon Crustless Quiche

Ingredients:
6 eggs OR 1 cup of eggbeaters (this is what we used)
2 cups diced zucchini
3 slices cut up swiss cheese
1/2 cup parmesean cheese
6 slices of bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp cracked pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 
Spray 8" pie pan.
Mix together all ingredients above.
Pour in Pie Pan
Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes until  top browns.

Chicken Wings & Chocolate Milk, a Good Match?

Our trip to Buffalo Wild Wings - Mama's favorite place!!

Yum, choc milk after wings



Daddy & Brady "funny face" pose



A boy who loves chicken wings melts mama's heart.

We LOVE the SUMMER!!

Because...we can't go for bike rides in the winter!!

Biking Brothers



Daddy the "mule"

Long Overdue - Bennett's 4 month Check-up

I know, I know. I have no excuse for not blogging other than I've been on SEVERAL adventure and I can't wait to share them with all of you!  FIrst of all, I made an adventure to see Doc MB Mahoney for my 4 month check-up! 

Stats Below:

1. Height: shorty, 25% percentile
2. Weight: 14lb, 15oz - 50% percentile
3. Head Size: Big, 75% percentile

So, to put it simply, I'm short, chunky (kinda) and have a big head.  Ha!

I don't know if you all remember, it's been a long 4 months. I've been fighting a gassy stomach, allergies/eczema and big fussiness.  We have tried several techniques, diets/changes, but Dr. MB said she thought we should try SOY formula. It took awhile, but seems to be making my tummy feel a bit better and make me more content.  I have medicine for my eczema which helps!  I'm ALMOST rolling over now, am getting much more active and have tried a little bit of rice cereal which I'm not lovin' so much quite yet.  I still haven't quite figured out how to sleep through the night, I'm still getting up 3-4 times a night on average. Please check out some of my favorite pics below - I'm getting to be a big dude! 

Love, Bennett



Bennett 4 months





Smiley boy at the cabin




Not sure about this cereal stuff



Statue of Bennett



Totally what I look like. A CUTIE PIE!



Cereal for the first time

4 mo check up - 50% @ 14 lbs

Doc MB Mahoney. I love her!

Hangin' with our Homies on a beautiful weekend

Summertime is HERE! I know, I know. We are lazy boys.  So so lazy about updating our blog because we've been buys partying outside cuz the weather has been BEAUTIFUL! We love playing outside and being able to be outside with our friends.  Last weekend, going into Friday we had hardly any plans for the weekend.  This doesn't typically happen to the Sherck household.  What did Bennett and I do? Well, we made plans.

• Friday night - we invited all of our friends over for chicken enchiladas (well, we call them cheeeeken enshila-the's)
• Saturday: We went shopping and bought a new patio set for the deck. It's really cool and comfy. I already dropped ketchup on one of the cushions.
• Saturday night: Jenny came to babysit, we went to another pizza party while Mama & Dad went out on their fancy anniversary date to Pittsburgh Blue for steak and wine. They said it was delicious.  We call our parents the "carnivore couple" Ha. It must have been special because Mom wore her black strappy sandals.
• Sunday: We hadn't had enough so we rigged up the boat and headed for BIG LAKE with our friends.  Pictures are below - enjoy!

 Love, Bennett & Brady

Zach, Addison & Kate - POPSICLE TIME!



Jennifer - she has good taste in beer...




Three muska-headlampers about 11pm at night.  Crazy kids.





Fisherman Sherck, JR

 


Beach Play



Poor little kiddo. Don't think he'll sink.

Swimming with Daddy! Brrr...that lake was c, c coooold.

Mom, is that a Shark fish?

 

The party boat: Todd, Tina, Val & Addie



Walt & Shelli (not pictured Alex, Jenny & Brookie)



The Sun Goddesses - Brookie & Addison

Swimming with Todd - um, isn't a toothpick a swimming hazard?

 

Tina & Brookie (aka "goggle girl")





A Sign of Summer

A note from Mom today....
I've been finding these little dirty socks all around the house the past week...I think summer is here! I start to act like I'm mad, but it truly makes me smile inside. I love cleaning Brady's dirty socks and his dirty hands because he's been digging in the flower pot.  I don't tell him that this makes me happy - but it makes us smile every time because we know he's having a blast.

Bennett 15 Weeks - Becker SH&^#*T Grin

Because I'm obviously fascinated with our boys - wanted to keep sharing some fun pictures. They are SOO FUNNY!

Dad: "Brady close the bleepin' door!"

Cutie Pie

Mama's co-cook in the kitchen.  He's happy when he's around ANY food.

ICE CREAM!!!

The "Barfer"