A Short Walk

When it's so terribly cold out, you have to make do.

Organizing

A Little Color

Blue Ice

Getting up close to the frozen Minnehaha Falls.

Year End Political Party

Henry accompanied us to our favorite local Indian restaurant for the year end party thrown by our Minnesota State Senator. He's a great little sidekick.

What's the Big Rush?

Three days after Christmas, Henry still has most of Mom and Dad's presents to open.

Snow Adventures

Story Stones

Thanks Kampens!

New Mixer

Thanks Granny and Grampy!

New Snuggly Blanket

Thanks Moores!

Firefighter Pajamas

Lounging by the Fire

Baseball Gloves!

The Polar Express

Mashed Pasgetti

He said he was making mashed pasgetti, among other amazing creations, for Mom. Can't wait to try out his creations for real someday!

Christmas Pup

Sprinkles!

What I wasn't able to capture is the sprinkle dance that proceeded the picture. Next time.

40th Floor

Attended a family law/immigration training today and got to see how the big firms are set up. Nice view!

Herby the Elf

I've passed the torch, and the new owner of the Herby shirt really pulls it off, don't cha think?

Shopping with a Squirrel

Christmas Watercolors

12 Days of Christmas Begins!

Ball Pit 2

Henry found his way to the big kid area!

Ball Pit!

Old Friends

Got to play with some old Mom and Baby Group friends today. My how they have grown!

Our New Receptionist

Sick Kiddo

Poor Henry has a stomach bug this week. But a nice side effect has been lots of extra cuddling with mom. He's such a good patient!

What's that I spy?

A 12 days of Christmas package from Granny & Grampy!

Patty Day

pattydawnday@yahoo.com

My Sweet Boy

Henry's Contribution to the Tree

Hanging Ornaments

Lighting the Tree

Breakfast with Santa

Joining In

Henry went right up to these kids and asked to join in their cooking game. I always love watching him play with other kids, especially when he is so polite. And he seems not to realize the age difference or the culture difference - all he sees is playmates. What an awesome little guy he is.

Cookie Dinner

He asked. We obliged. Best. Parents. Ever.

Adios Subaru

Parted ways with my Subaru today. It was my first car out of college and it saw me through many jobs, apartments, vacations, family changes and snow storms. It was hard to hand over the keys, but at least I know the new owner appreciates her. He'll be taking her to New Mexico on his journey for sustainable living, which involves constructing an adobe hut. I think they'll be very happy together.

Bundled Up

Snuggle Bugs

Celebrating In Style

Story Time With Friends

Henry & a few of his friends

Happy Thanksgiving!

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Gru even showed up! So fun to watch the parade with Henry this year. We saw a lot of familiar faces: Dora, Sesame Street, the Minions and Spider-Man!

Turkey Day Fuel

Gotta fuel up for the big day with a high protein breakfast!

Fun Time Dancin'

Jams

Tuning In

"I'm a big boy!"

Henry got to hang out at our office after school today for a little while and was thrilled at the chance to drink water out of an actual mug. A real mug! He took a sip and pronounced, rather proudly, "I'm a big boy!" He certainly is.

Henry's Big Elf

Thanks Auntie Mary Rose for the adorable turkey shirt!

Making Noodles