Getting Close to 2

This kid is almost 2 and is at a fun and challenging stage right now. Here's what he's been up to:

He is getting very independent

He talks a whole lot more and doesn't scream any less

He loves to read books and is often found sleeping on 4-5 in his crib

He likes to tell secrets (when he's not screaming)

He yells "bus!" any time he sees one before and after school each day

Curious George is his favorite thing to watch and is sometimes the only thing that can calm him down

He idolizes his older brother, Caleb, and tries to do just about anything he does

His new favorite game is duck, duck, goose

He has a cheesy smile that he will give on demand

He is starting to enjoy nursery more

This kid lives for food and will do just about anything to get it.

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He makes us all laugh and smile and can easily drive us crazy as well!

Spring Break 2012:Day 5 Rock Climbing

 Lucky for us, we have a friend who built his own rock wall in his back yard. Even more lucky, he invited us (more like we invited ourselves) over to try it out! It was the perfect day and we had such a great time! Caleb and Isaac played in the sand and jumped on the trampoline while the rest of us took turns climbing. Brandon climbed up so fast on the straight wall and attempted the harder wall a few times, but it was Kelsie who surprised us all by making it all the way up the harder wall! She was the only one out of all four of us to make it! I think this may have inspired a new family hobby for us and a great way to spend our last day of spring break!

Spring Break 2012:Day 4 ZOO

 
We met up with some friends today and headed out to the zoo. This is always a favorite for the kids and just like any zoo, a little on the stinky side. We had a great time and Kelsie was a trooper since this was the second day in a row that she was surrounded by boys. She deserves a medal! The kids fed the ducks, chased peacocks, checked out the zoo train, and braved the tropical house's heat and smell. We had a great time and can't wait to go again!

Spring Break 2012:Day 3 Los Alamos

Today is the day we drove up north to visit some friends in Los Alamos. Never heard of it? That's because it's the secret city of NM, at least it was back in the day of the Atomic bomb. The city is so interesting and the next time we go I need to take better pictures of it. It was built across some mesa's with deep canyons between. We had a great time visiting our friends and were amazed at all that Los Alamos has to offer. We were able to go to the Science Museum, a local park with a miniature golf course, and played at our friend's amazing house. It was a great way to spend the third day of Spring Break!

Spring Break 2012:Day 2

I have to admit that after going to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, the aquarium here in Abq really isn't that impressive. But, at least there is one here so we took advantage and went on our second day of spring break. The kids loved looking at everything there was to see and loved the shark tank at the end of the museum. We had a great time and are looking forward to going back!

Spring Break 2012:Day 1

 Spring break, SO EXCITING!!! :)

Day 1 was yesterday (obviously). We had a very nice day. When I say "nice" I specifically mean awesome, and WARM!! In the 60's! I was so proud! We all went outside, and did stuff like reading, playing basketball, helping mom take groceries into the house, and so on!  

* Sleeping in (the absolute best part)
* Getting to go to the library (Pick out some summer reading!)
* Seeing the movie The Adventures of Tintin (which was a very good action and adventure filled mystery)
* READ! ( If we all read a full book by the end of the week, we'll get a special treat)
* Going to the park (We officially live right down the street from a very good one)
* Playing Mario Kart Wii (unlocking the unknown...) 
* Staying up late (well, later than usual)

Stay tuned for the rest!

~KP

February 2012

We celebrated Caleb's 5th birthday.

We had another Star Wars birthday party.

Brandon entered his first pinewood derby race and won!

Kelsie was invited to New Beginnings.

We did a lot more packing.

We made a trip up to Denver for Wally to see Brian Regan.

We had more snow.

Wally and Kelsie danced the night away at the Daddy/ Daughter Dance.

Isaac hid among boxes eating cereal.

We became homeowners on Leap Day.