First steps?

As we watched Nate attempt to take his first steps we, of course, had the camera running. Please note that no child was hurt in the making of this film...

Forecast says snow tomorrow night

After seeing the pics that Laurie posted about last year's snow, I had to post a few from the last sledding trip I took the boys on...and yes, it was as cold as it looks. But as you can see, cold can't impede the desire that little boys have to play in the snow...(and big boys).Jake trudging up the hill

Jake taking a little breather

you know what this is...

Born for the Beach

Nate wants to know when the next "bacation" is.....me too.

The Dogs...

Last year's litter...seven of the nine little pups. We did keep one...




I know...why doesn't someone come up with a spray to keep 'em that size.

Talents

The other day Jacob was helping "teach" Gabe how to fold a piece of American cheese into four even squares to make the perfect Ritz, cheese, and pickle sandwich. He turned to me and said, "isn't it funny that I am smaller than Gabe but I know how to so something that he doesn't know how to do?" I explained to him that we all have talents and it is good to share with others..and Gabe has many he shares with you (Jake). Jake's face lit up and he turned to me and declared with authority..."Dad, that means that I have 2 talents...I can fold American cheese and I can count to 100!" Jake...you forgot to mention that you know how to make your Dad laugh...

Game on...

So the wife has decided to start blogging....now I feel the pressure to actually make an occasional post so that my blog isn't the laughing stock of the family. Anyway, had to drop a few of the latest pictures. Happy November!

Here are a few of the latest Haloween pics...

Nate (skunk) and me (grease monkey)

Laurie (grease monkey's lovely and trusty side kick)

Jacob (Buzz)

and Gabe (Lightening McQueen)

My favorite part of Halloween is pumpkin carving - I let the kids tell me what they want and then send them to bed. This year was not my best effort...but still fun.

Last year's were a little better....

How long is summer?

I am not really sure what happened to summer...with a dusting of snow in the mountains yesterday morning I realized that my summer fun was over. No more fussing with the sprinklers, re-sodding the yard, taking care of plants that want to die (not sure why), and all of the other fun stuff the consistutes summer. No more camping...while our grandiouse plans were to take a numebr of trips, our one trip will have to suffice.

On the bright side, Saturdays can now be spent watching a little college football and working on projects in the garage. Hmmm...I wonder what is on the honey-do list.

Memorial Day Weekend

We took a short trip to Spooner Lake and hiked (walked) the 2.1 mile loop around the lake. To our surprise, little Nate decided he would walk a large portion of the way and refused to ride in the jogging stroller. I think we are only beginning to see some of the tenacity and determination that he has to offer. I think the pictures tell the story...