Saturday, January 10, 2009

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone...yes, I know, 10 days later! We rang in the New Year as we always do...asleep by 10:00!! Sadly, our kids have nothing to do with our inability to see the ball drop. We haven't seen it in MANY years and even more sadly is that we only have to stay up till 11:00 since we are on central standard time here in Minnesota!

Anyway, we have been keeping busy up here in the frozen tundra! Finding fun, indoor activities is a must around here. We had fun going back to the Children's Museum on New Year's Day with Chloe and her family. We had another playdate that following weekend at the Maple Grove Community Center. They have a really nice indoor play area that the kids like to run around and climb in. It's funny though, they always end up spending the most time out in the common area that has a little Ice Cream Truck and Snow Mobile that you ride on.



Blake continues to amaze us every day. His little spirit and personality fill every room he's in. He is talking so much more and we can actually have conversations with him. He's even becoming helpful...he honestly helped me clean the refrigerator today, carry groceries in the house and make dinner - no joke! He knows all of his colors, shapes and has been reciting the alphabet for a while. His memory is pretty sharp...especially when it comes to promises made by Mommy and Daddy! One bad thing is that he is starting to outgrow his nice 2-3 hour afternoon nap. Oh well, his brother isn't much for napping either so we might as well get used to it!

And that little brother...what can I say?? He lights up our life with his infectious smile and this chuckle that is years beyond him. He is absolutely adorable and is really becoming his own little person too. He is almost ready to roll over back to front and he's started eating peas and green beans. Oh, and he finally got his toes into his mouth this week! Everyday that goes by I get a little sad about the phase we are leaving, but SO excited to see what's next. I know these boys have a lot in store for us!


Again, Happy New Year everyone! We wish all of our friends and family the best in 2009!

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