One big step for Hookind

Hoo took his first official steps on his 13 month birthday.
Since then, he has been making some great strides.

Here he is walking around with two blocks in his hands, which he will knock together, throw to the floor and then return to the block box to pick up two more blocks and continue the cycle.

Here he is walking down the hallway with Papa's sock in his hand, which he stole from a sleeping papa.

Here he is walking toward his mama.

So he can tickle, tickle, tickle her.

Here he is walking away from his mama with that look in his eyes that tells me he is plotting his next big move.

Stuffed up

One of us brought home some head cold germs early last week. All of us got it. You can tell how Lane felt about his first bought with a runny nose, sneezes and being kept inside most of the week.

Snow bird

We've been enjoying the snow here on Allison Drive.

Alone.

And with our friends.

We've pulled the babes across the backyard.

And let them try to navigate themselves.
(Although Sophia is a terrible driver.)

And when our noses get too cold, we head inside for some snacks and hot chocolate.

Hope everyone is having a happy and warm weekend.

A post for papa

There's a lot of personality crammed in that little body.
He gets it all from his papa.
I have a feeling this boy of mine is going to break a lot of hearts.

For my loves

This picture pretty much sums it up perfectly. These two make me jump for joy!

The resolutions

It is a new year. That means a new start. This year, Lane and I made a few resolutions.
(Papa opted out.)

Mama's resolutions:
1. To read at least one book a month.
2. To do 30 minutes of cardio exercise on the days I do not go to pilates.
3. To get rid of some of the extra STUFF I have around the house.

Lane's resolutions:

1. To find creative ways to incorporate items already in our home into our every day play - such as throwing dog food on to the floor. One. Piece. At. A. Time.
(See above.)

2. To learn to ride the Radio Flyer in a forward motion.

A babe can only get so far when pushing backwards.

3. To remind his shorthair every day how much he loves her - with kisses

and hugs.

(He did not resolve to stop chasing her, pulling her ears or pinching her extra neck skin.)

4. And, just added yesterday, on his 13 month birthday none-the-less, to take more than 5 steps at a time and master this whole walking thing that his mama and papa are so excited about!

New Year's Celebration

11 am: Arrive at the party in style

11:10 am: Make some funky New Year's glasses with our friends (and a little help from our mamas)

11:30 am: Show off our funky glasses




11:50 am: Get ready for the big New Year's Eve (noon) countdown (complete with fun hats and noisemakers)

11:55 am: Get the bubbly ready

and prepare for our New Year's toast

Noon: Happy New Year friends!

It looks like it is going to be a good one!
Tune in tomorrow for our New Year's resolutions.