Grady's Weekend Adventures

Busy weekend for Grady. He was staying at Grandpa and Grandma Lobenstein. Guess what? I took pictures.

Grady and Luke test out the new truck that Grandpa got them.
Luke did not want to drive, so Grady took the wheel.
Luke and Michelle pose with Grady as he looks for oncoming cars.
Luke practicing for the Final Four while Brooks, Grandma and Grady watch.
Time for bed. Grandma makes sure Luke gives Grady a kiss goodnight.
"I can reach 0-60 in 3 seconds flat."
Facebook goes great with Rice Cereal.
The latest in Grady's exercise fads.
Dancing to the groove.
...more dancing.
Today he headed back to daycare, ready to go to work.
"I am flattered by all the attention."

Phelps Family Photos

Here is a look back at over 30 years in photos of Hillary's family. Check back later for more information.

Barb and Randy on their wedding day

There's me, brand spanking new!

My newborn picture from the hospital

Such a sweet little girl!

Standing up...so big already!

Frilly lace dresses and patent leather shoes....a staple in my wardrobe

Ashley, Hillary, and Barb...most likely on Easter Sunday

Dad and Hillary

Hillary and Ashley

Charlie Brown, our first dog, and Hillary

1980s fashion...ugh!

Kathy, Ema, Hillary, Jennie, Nikki, and Jeff

Lana, Ashley, and Luke

Our family picture at Aunt Margaret and Uncle Doc's house. Each Christmas, we took pictures. Grandma and Grandpa Wendell (my mother's parents) are in this picture.

What was I thinking? Really!? Showing off my belly like that!

Chad is now married to my good friend, Julie.

Ryan recently asked me how many times my family has been to Disney World in Florida. I have no idea. Too many to count. We have had many good memories there. I can't wait to take Grady there in a few years!

Matching Christmas sweater picture. Grandma Wendell and Beags are both in this picture.

Jen, Jen, Traci, Callie, Jules, and myself a few years ago. There are now eight children between the five of us. Callie was the only child in the group at this point.

Here I am on top of Gannett Peak in the Wind River Range in Wyoming. This is on my NOLS trip.

Full of Water Rapid on the Pigeon River in Tennessee. I'm the raft guide in the back. I was a raft guide for five years at the NOC. Tons of fun!

My good friend, Heather, and myself. We're on the Virginia Coast in this picture.

Which one of the seven dwarves is this? Another Disney Adventure with my family!

Erin, Sheila, Ann, and myself

Jen, Ann, and Myself. This was taken on the day that I met Ryan...the day the magic started!

Hanging out with Grandpa(s)

Part of the perks of being on the road the past week, is Grady has had a chance to spend quality time with both sets of Grandparents. Hillary and I want to thank them for watching him for us. The best part is that Grady really seems to be enjoying both visits.

Grandpa Randy and Grady working on the acquisition of the Takasaki Toy Factory in Beijing, China

Grandpa Gary and Grady getting ready to watch a hunting special on Whitetails.

I will call him Mini-Me!

Get on the Bus

My sister asked that I post this so our Mom could see it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Here is my crazy little nephew having fun.

Lobenstein Family Photos

While home visiting my parents I was looking at some old family pictures. I decided to scan a few of the pictures in order to save copies for Grady when he is older. Here is a sample of those pictures.

Gary Bernard Lobenstein Born June 29, 1950. I think this might be where Grady's cheeks came from.
Young Gary studied hypnotism at a young age. 1951Joan and Jane on their first birthdays in November of 1953.
Young Gary would grow to share his love of baseball with his son and eventually grandsons. (1955)Joan, Jane and Debby visiting their Dad my Grandpa Bob at work.
In the spring of 1956 Gary shows the catch of the day with his brothers Rick and Denny.Jane, Debby, Cindy and Joan hanging out with their dog and dolls in their PJ'sJoan in about 2nd grade
Gary and Joan in 1959Mom must not have like long hair, but was fan of big buttons apparently.
Audrey and Bernard Lobenstein 1961
The Lobenstein's Gary, Terry, Julie, Jane, Audrey, Rick, Shari and Denny 1964 Mom's first perm? I would guess this is from the HS years?
Mom poses for a picture when she was 16. This is first picture where I can see a lot of resemblance to me.
The Ashley's Jane, Joan, Bob, Debbie, Collen, Faye, John and Cindy
Private Lobenstein at basic training 1969.Joan getting ready for her wedding 1973.
Gary in basic training for Wisconsin Power and Light 1973.

Here Comes Ryan
February 8, 1974 was when I was born and it obviously falls in the middle of Bowling season.
Mom and me hanging out on our awsome couch. Check out the lamp!
This would be the first time of many wrestling matches when I would pin my father.
Mom and me. I think I can see a resemblance to Grady in this picture.
Here is the first picture of me practicing long snapping. It would come in handy as we punted often in HS.
Can you count the hazards in this picture? Ashtray, Hunting Arrows, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Recalled Playpen...
Token bathing photo.
My first birthday cake. I have been hooked since.
More hazards, toy boxes that eat little boys hands. The teddy bear in the background was featured in a prior blog. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2M3WGEYKBLa86pAEOXtoypjLQSCpx2RM4UY7lrQDSq-pGP7-LGpD3OixNftRlQFRRKSzJJG87bOAgHHR0s_XAmbE5PnjzkjnBQ7l6mxvdCRDlM0pZvmoWTYR1xzP1a7EccUDGm77_OY/s1600-h/DSC02604.JPG
I am not quite sure what look I was going for in this picture.
This quite possibly is my most favorite thing about Christmas.
Birthday #2. I wonder if I allowed happy birthday to be sung.
Yet, another goofy outfit.
No, I was not training to rob banks.
Me, Mom and my little sister Michelle.
Michelle rides our hobby horse, which was the focal point of many pictures. To this day there is a mark on the ceiling in the basement where a spring broke and nailed the ceiling. Shortly after the horse was put to rest.
Apparently we kept the horse tied up next to the gun cabinet in case we needed to form a posse.
Michelle and our cousin Dave Lobenstein who works with me at NBC 15.
Who didn't dress up as Superman in 1978?My favorite family photo from the 70's.
Dad still enjoying fishing, this was a trip to Canada.
These fish were probably caught entirely by someone else because to this day I can't seem to catch more than 2 in an entire weekend of fishing.
My love of Brewers and Baseball can be seen in this photo from 1983. I also apparently loved Velcro shoes.
This was taken in 1991 prior to my senior year at Dodgeville High School.
Our family photo 1992 and this time our collars are much smaller.My Grandpa Bernie Lobenstein spends some time each summer back in Wisconsin. He lives near Phoenix most of the year. This was taken about 4 years ago. I hope to get a picture with Grady, Dad and Grandpa soon. 4 Generations of Lobensteins.

Coming soon: the Phelps family through the years.