Backtracking

Now that we have 2 cameras (we got a small point-and-shoot for the Disney trip), I've lost a bit of my chronological order.  So, to catch up...
Here's our big outing to the library to meet Ronald McDonald and watch his Flea Circus performance with Joslyn and Hagen.  Of course, Levi was not a fan of getting too close to the clown (yes, he is my child!). But all the boys were captivated by the show.

Patty comes to town!

Erik had to take a last minute trip to Italy, and as soon as Patty heard this, she hopped on a plane to come play with the boys and me.  I was so happy to have the help and a playmate!  We promised that we wouldn't make her do any crazy manual labor this time (no more closet painting!!), and we had tons of fun.
We took her to one of our favorite hikes to the lake...

 We enjoyed lunch overlooking Lake Tahoe...

We fed the ducks and geese at Lampe Park...

 And we spent a wonderful morning at the playground with our friends, Joslyn, Colin & Hagen.

 Thanks, Patty, for a fun week!  We can't wait to see you in Virginia soon!

Potty Time - Feb. 10, 2012

It's taken me a while to post this, but not because of lack of excitement!  Levi peed in the potty for the first time... and only time since (it's been over a month now!).  He did it all on his own, and we were all very excited.  Maybe he'll do it again sometime soon.  :)

Mommy's favorite flowers EVER!

Erik took Gunnar with him to the garden store to find some rabbit repellent (yes, they are cute, but they are eating our grass!).  Out of the blue and entirely unprompted, Gunnar called out to the store clerk, "Exccuuuse me!  Do you have any flowers that I can get for my mom for Valentine's Day?"
And this is what he came home with...

My heart is still melted.

Woody

It was dress like your favorite Disney character at preschool last week, and so of course, Gunnar dressed up as Woody.  He was so excited to put on his costume (and wear it to the dentist), but I had to chase him to grab these pictures.

Hiking around Job's Peak

Gunnar has become an awesome hiker, and we had fun exploring a new trail the other weekend.

Fun with Hagen

Hagen is one of our best buddies, and we love to goof around with him!  He holds his own around the big boys...