An Afternoon at the Park

Finishing up a snack while dad gets on his rollerblades


At the end of the trail

Alex really enjoyed the slide, as you can see. Too bad he can't climb up himself.

Almost There...

Happy Easter

Easter Fun

Cookie Baking at Grandma's

Easter Cookie Dough

I don't have any pictures for this one, but I thought I would take the time to document this event. Alex helped me make an entire batch of sugar cookies today! Well maybe not "helped", but he was right in there in the action. I just got all the supplies together and he stood on a chair in the corner of the counter. That is the reason for no pictures, I had my hands full making sure he was safe and that nothing more than a small sprinkling of sugar and flour hit the flour. He got a kick out of touching the different ingredients, smelling the vanilla and watching the mixer change the appearance of the batter as ingredients went in. I was amazed how interested he was. Tomorrow, we are taking our dough with us to Grandma Porter's to cut them out, bake them and decorate them. It should be a good time and I should have pictures to share of that event, as there will be more hands. What fun holiday traditions are!

Watch Out for the Train

Bath Tub Smiles

Playdate with Ben

Alex was not sure what to think of Ben. He shared his toys well, but sharing mom was not tolerated.

Alex's First Birthday Party

Alex's birthday cake, inspired by Alex's favorite book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What to You See


Grandpa Whiskers playing with the letter mat

Ready for singing

Playing with the train from Uncle Andy, this train will be hours of fun

A brown bear card, from Grandpa and Grandma Porter!

Books from Great Grandma Phibbs

Four Generations

Playing with the puzzle stool from Grandpa and Grandma Ericson