Saturday, January 31, 2015

January 2015 - Happy New Year!!

January 1st - Our Inside Slide

Ethan got a slide from my parents for Christmas.  We kept it in the basement for the winter and the boys loved it.  They spent a lot of time on the slide and it kept them quite entertained this winter!!



January 3rd - Doctor Beefy

Ethan got a doctor kit for Christmas and really liked wearing the doctor glasses :-)

January 5th - Blanket Beefy

Loves to snuggle with blankies...just like his brother.

January 10th - Closet Legos and Soccer

I needed to take a shower and Owen wanted to build his police station... he requested to build them in our bedroom closet which is right outside our bathroom.  Sounds good bud - anything that allows me to take a shower!!

Owen had his first day of soccer.  He ran around and kicked his soccer ball before practice started and then said he was too tired to practice with the other kids.  He played a little but stay tuned... he participated more in the weeks to come.




January 14th - MOA and Sledding

We had a mommy and Owen day today.  We went to the kindergarten open house at Eden Lake Elementary School (the school that Owen will go to in September).  Then we went to lunch and went on rides at Mall of America.    


Hattie, Harper and Benson came over in the afternoon and the kids played in the snow and did some sledding.


January 15th - KinderCare Winter Gala

Every year our daycare center has a winter program.  All the classes sang a couple of songs.  The little kids are cute and a lot of them stand up there and cry.  The big kids get distracted with all of the parents in the room.  It is kind of a clown show but I wouldn't miss it for anything!!








January 17th - Just another Saturday :-)

The boys had matching PJs on so when Owen asked if he could hop in Ethan's crib with him in the morning I decided to snap a few pics.

This boy loves to read!!

Another day of soccer.  Today I bribed Owen.  I told him if he played with the kids and listened to the coaches I would take him to Cub for a donut.  Turns out Owen will do pretty much anything for a donut.

Owen got a little tired of playing so he had a little chat with coach Kat.

Owen and coach Kat at practice; she did a little one on one with him :-)

January 22nd - A visit from Papa

My dad came to hang out with the boys while Mike and I went to a parent only night at Owen's future elementary school - Thanks Dad for helping with the boys!!

January 24th - Soccer and a Snowman

Owen did great at soccer today and didn't even need to be bribed!!



After soccer, dad and Owen built a snowman with the little bit of snow we had in our yard.  I think it was the first time that there was good snowman making snow.  Owen got to use his snowman kit that he got for christmas.  They made a good looking snowman!!







January 27th - 20 Months

You wouldn't know it from the looks of this picture but the "terrible twos" have kicked in around here.  I can't believe Ethan will be two in just four months!!!

January 29th - Cookies with Friends

We had a play date with the Farms!!  Since Valentines Day isn't too far away I got us some valentine cookies to make and decorate.  It was a quick activity but the kids really enjoyed the cookies, frosting and sprinkles.



January 30th - Just like my Brother

Ethan isn't a thumb sucker but every now and again he has to do whatever Owen does - He sure loves his Big Brother!

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

December 2014 - Merry Christmas! (Finally Blogging Again!)

December 5th - Ethan Loves to Read and Dance!
Dancing to the Fridge DJ

This boy loves books!  He will come to you with a book and make you read it.  If you don't he won't leave you alone!!


December 6th - Our Friend Eli
Owen loves to play with Eli!  He is a boy in our neighborhood and we are so thankful to be friends with his family!!  Eli and Owen also go to the same daycare.  It is a good day when Eli is at daycare.



Riding my stationary bike.

Pushing a tractor.

December 7th - Our Tree
Owen enjoyed helping decorate the tree.  He thought the tree was "so beautiful" when it was all decorated.  Slowly but surely all the decorations from the bottom 1/3 of the tree were removed...Thanks Ethan!





December 10th - Playing in the Tub
Why wouldn't you climb in the tub with your clothes on?  My silly boys!!




December 11th - Our Visit with Santa
They were both pretty unimpressed with our trip to the mall to see Santa.  Ethan cried and I couldn't get Owen to smile to save my life.  Such a classic picture!!


December 14th - Our Gingerbread House 
I took Owen to run some errands and we returned with a gingerbread house.  I didn't think it would keep his attention but he sat and decorated the whole thing with me and loved it.  I think this will be a new tradition for us.




December 19th - Haircuts and a ride at the mall!

December 20th - A Kids Christmas
We were invited by our neighbors to attend a very fun kids christmas event at their church.  I took Owen and he had fun going on a carriage ride, decorating a snowman cookie, singing songs and doing crafts.  Thanks so much, Laurie and Mike, for the invite!!


Colin, Jodie, Owen and Me


December 21st - Elhard Christmas
We had the Elhard Family over to our house this year to celebrate Christmas.  Owen was very excited for presents this year.  Ethan liked the presents too but he was pretty shy to those he doesn't know well enough yet.  



Baby Ava opening a present

Christmas Chaos!!

December 23rd - Dr. Owen
Ethan got a doctor set for Christmas.  Turns out Owen liked it too!  Both boys like to wear the blue glasses.  Dr. Owen will take your temperature, give you a shot and will even give you a bandaid.


December 24th - Christmas Eve
We hosted Christmas Eve at our house this year.  The boys had fun hanging out with Granny Joyce, Bill, Auntie Laura and Uncle Sean!  Thanks everyone for spoiling our kids as always!!


Playing Wii

Beefy Present

"I'm a present"





December 25th - Christmas Day
On Christmas morning the boys opened gifts bright and early at our house and then we headed to Granny and Papa's house to play with their cousins :-)



Cousins!!


More Christmas Chaos
Our Best Attempt!

December 27th - Happy Birthday Will!!
I can't believe you are 7 years old!  Will got and iPad Mini for his birthday and he was very excited when he opened it.






December 28th - More Books
This kid will track you down anywhere and make you read him a book.  Here we are in the middle of our dining room reading Welcome Winter; one of his favorite books.

December 31st - NYE!!
Our next door neighbors hosted NYE.  We have such AWESOME neighbors!!!  I had to work until 8pm but the kids were still partying when I got there.  Shortly after I arrived we decided it was movie time.  Some of them fell asleep but Owen went strong.  He was delirious when we got home and went to bed at 1045pm which is the latest that he has ever stayed up.  Despite staying up late he was still up bright and early then next morning.
Late Night Thumbs Up!