Stopping for a picnic on the way to the Dells

We stopped for a picnic in Black River Falls. Poor Riley, Matt wanted him to run with him all over the park.

Day with Grandma

Grandma took a day off to spend with Matt and Julia. She really liked the card Matt made. Matt was really excited to show it to her. Like most of his projects, we had to wait a day or so for some of the glue to dry.

What a mess!

I forgot how messy it is when babies start trying to eat off of a spoon. So far, Julia likes bananas, but isn't too sure about pears or rice cereal.

Playing cars

Matt thought it was pretty funny when Julia played cars with him.

Spring is finally here!

Sure, Spring means the kids get to finally play outside, but it also means the dogs do too. Lilly enjoyed running around in the back yard and is getting used to taking baths afterward too.

Who is trying to look just like Daddy?

Our big brave boy at the hospital

Matt was sooooo brave during his first hospital experience. First he got to wear cool outer space pajamas and then got a big boy bracelet. He held the mask over his mouth all by himself without fussing...that really impressed the doctors. Thank you grandma and Tom for Spongebob...it made recovery a little bit easier for him. The popsicles helped too. Finally, he got to ride in style on the big red wagon when we left. I think Matt might have actually enjoyed his first experience at the hospital.

A few from Como Zoo

Ride em' Daddy???

Super cowboy man ride em' Daddy...or is it Choke em' Daddy. And another smile from Julia...I think she is trying to laugh at her Daddy.

Matt's Valentines from School

Our little boy made us a cute little Valentine card! He also got tons of valentines from his friends at school. I'm starting to realize why he has 3 cavities! It turns out there was one sucker he didn't really like...gotta love the expression!

Happy 3rd Birthday Gryffun

Uncle Mike and Aunt Connie brought Gryffun over for a playdate. Gryffun was turning 3 later that week so we decided to celebrate his 3rd birthday too. The boys had a great time playing together, making pizzas and eating a Dairy Queen cake. I don't know if they wore more of the cake than they ate!

Valentine's Cards

Thank you grandma and grandpa for our cool Valentine's Day cards!

Julia Rolls Over

Fun at the Dumroese's

Julia gives Matt a heart sucker, Matt puts on a puppet show, Julia's clowning around, and Matt concentrating on his valentine's day card to Daddy while playing dress up as a pirate. Calm and quiet..what's that?

Who's been sleeping in my bed?

I am lifting my head so good now!

Matt at Hugo's Second Annual Sledding Party

Matt went to Hugo's second annual sledding party. They had hot cocoa and donoughts for everyone. A bonfire and lots of sledding. He even saw his friend Eric there. They had a blast!

Matt's new toy

Thanks to uncle Mike and a good clearance sale at Target, Matt got an air hockey table. Matt was actually beating mommy and daddy.

What is daddy teaching Matt?

Matt is learning how to eat ice cream and drink milk just like daddy does.