Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Pink stinks
When I arrived at daycare today to pick up Gus, they informed me that he had a blowout and the only item in his back-up clothing bin was a pair of shorts. Before I could question them, she said, "we would have given him a pair of pants for the day but all we have in his size are 2 pairs of pink pants...and I figured you didn't want him wearing pink pants all day."
That's funny.
And because it is the middle of winter, I had to do it, I had to make him wear the pink pants on the way home. We left them on for only 5 minutes.
They don't look that bad! Real men can wear pink, you know. If it was 1975, he would be the coolest.
That's funny.
And because it is the middle of winter, I had to do it, I had to make him wear the pink pants on the way home. We left them on for only 5 minutes.
They don't look that bad! Real men can wear pink, you know. If it was 1975, he would be the coolest.
Home for the holidays
We made a quick trip to Minot for Christmas. The highlight was spending time with Steph who is now over half-way through her pregnancy. She is adorable and the baby is growing nicely. Unfortunately, we all got the flu for Christmas. Everyone got hit with it except Gus and now that I just said that, he will probably get it tomorrow.
Thank you to everyone for all the good chats, food, and gifts.
PS - my video maker decided to insert some seriously cheesy music behind the slideshow without asking me. It sounds like the soundtrack to the Biggest Loser or an old 90's sitcom or something. I apologize, hopefully you can see through it to the pics. Or press mute.
Thank you to everyone for all the good chats, food, and gifts.
PS - my video maker decided to insert some seriously cheesy music behind the slideshow without asking me. It sounds like the soundtrack to the Biggest Loser or an old 90's sitcom or something. I apologize, hopefully you can see through it to the pics. Or press mute.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Getting warmed up for Christmas
It's been ridiculously cold here the past week so we've been encouraging exercise to keep the blood pumping. For those yoga-folks out there, I must say - this is a nice down dog, huh? Up on the toes so not to strain the calf muscle, relaxed neck, and nice movement of breath. I'm impressed!
I found the greatest mittens ever at Scheels. They are called paws (hmmm, clever name), but they are perfect for young kids because you don't have to work to get their thumbs and fingers in the right spot. Plus, as you can see, he actually likes to wear them.
Rrrrooooooaaaaarrrr.
Gus received a gift in the mail from the Tufto family in Chaska who we miss dearly. At first rip, he knew it was a book and he was super excited.
He kept feeling it as if to say, is it real?
On a separate occasion this weeked, he got luck and received a matching gift from Josh and Christy. Curious George the monkey. He likes basketball.
After all the fun and gift excitement, Gus was exhausted and crashed, big-time.. Too bad he was so tired because about 15 minutes after he fell asleep, we received guests for the night. Paul, Jaime, Carson, Ashton and the doggie Copper stopped for the night, en route to Minot.
Gus woke up this morning extremely confused. All of the sudden he had 2 brothers and a dog.
Ashton thought his bottle looked tasty. Gus was not impressed. See what I mean about the sharing?
Merry Christmas to everyone! Have a good week. Stay warm.
I found the greatest mittens ever at Scheels. They are called paws (hmmm, clever name), but they are perfect for young kids because you don't have to work to get their thumbs and fingers in the right spot. Plus, as you can see, he actually likes to wear them.
Rrrrooooooaaaaarrrr.
Gus received a gift in the mail from the Tufto family in Chaska who we miss dearly. At first rip, he knew it was a book and he was super excited.
He kept feeling it as if to say, is it real?
On a separate occasion this weeked, he got luck and received a matching gift from Josh and Christy. Curious George the monkey. He likes basketball.
After all the fun and gift excitement, Gus was exhausted and crashed, big-time.. Too bad he was so tired because about 15 minutes after he fell asleep, we received guests for the night. Paul, Jaime, Carson, Ashton and the doggie Copper stopped for the night, en route to Minot.
Gus woke up this morning extremely confused. All of the sudden he had 2 brothers and a dog.
Ashton thought his bottle looked tasty. Gus was not impressed. See what I mean about the sharing?
Merry Christmas to everyone! Have a good week. Stay warm.
Class party
Gus has his first school classroom Christmas party last week and these kids can party, I was there. Watch out Class of 2026 - woop woop.
First, they got to decorate their own cookies. I helped Gus with his, not sure if you can see it but that's a P in pink frosting.
Next they all got to open 1 gift. Gus helped Lilly with this one.
Books! Nice.
Here's the best I could get for a class pic. From L-R it's Ethan, Erik, Lilly, Elizabeth, Kaydence, Gus, Avantay, Caiden and CJ (head cut off, oops) way up at the top.
I love attending these types of things, I can't get enough of it. It was so darn cute. One thing it did open my eyes up to was the wonderful world of sharing, or should I say the lack of sharing. That's going to be a tough one to teach. Notice Gus has a firm grip on that book. That's because somebody tried to take it moments before and he was not impressed. We will keep reminding him he needs to share and I will need to remember that it's hard to enforce that rule when there are gifts to be opened.
First, they got to decorate their own cookies. I helped Gus with his, not sure if you can see it but that's a P in pink frosting.
Next they all got to open 1 gift. Gus helped Lilly with this one.
Books! Nice.
Here's the best I could get for a class pic. From L-R it's Ethan, Erik, Lilly, Elizabeth, Kaydence, Gus, Avantay, Caiden and CJ (head cut off, oops) way up at the top. 
I love attending these types of things, I can't get enough of it. It was so darn cute. One thing it did open my eyes up to was the wonderful world of sharing, or should I say the lack of sharing. That's going to be a tough one to teach. Notice Gus has a firm grip on that book. That's because somebody tried to take it moments before and he was not impressed. We will keep reminding him he needs to share and I will need to remember that it's hard to enforce that rule when there are gifts to be opened.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Snow day, again
We stayed home all day today, again. This is the view from our front door, my favorite part being the indent left in the snow bank from our decorative door.
Ross was outside plowing snow for hours. Our neighbors owe him!
In the end they tabulated 9 inches of snow in Fargo although they say that number could be off due to the amount of blowing snow that never settled. Most roads were plowed by about 3pm. Tomorrow everything should be back to normal and Ross should be extremely sore. Ouch.
Ross was outside plowing snow for hours. Our neighbors owe him!
In the end they tabulated 9 inches of snow in Fargo although they say that number could be off due to the amount of blowing snow that never settled. Most roads were plowed by about 3pm. Tomorrow everything should be back to normal and Ross should be extremely sore. Ouch.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Snow day
We were stuck inside all day because of the blizzard. We only saw 1 person willing to brave the storm today, pictured below, and he paid for it.
At first, a snow day sounded like fun!
We took care of some chores,
and by about 3:30pm we were all bored. Gus tried to entertain us to pass the time and it worked.
At first, a snow day sounded like fun!
We took care of some chores,
and by about 3:30pm we were all bored. Gus tried to entertain us to pass the time and it worked.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Work, eat, sleep, repeat
So often we get into the same old pattern, day after day, week after week. Now that Gus is 1, he's fallen into it, too.
Thanksgiving & B-Day #2 in Minot
Thanksgiving has come and gone - here's the highlights from our time in Minot.
We had dinner at mom and dad's the day after Thanksgiving (these pics are not chronological, oops). Gus likes his highchair at their house the best because it has a foot rest and it reclines.
Lindsey, Laura and Grandma Ethel joined us. Gus gets a kick out of the girls.
Grandpa Steve made a fort out of this appliance box. Lindsey and Laura were trying to lure him in....
It finally worked.
Chatting with Steph in Boston.
"Aww stop it. You're killing me Grandpa Steve."
Bird watching with Grandpa Dave.
Bathtime in a really big tub.
Going back in time to Thanksgiving, here's the toddler table.
Sophie is adorable and sweet....and into showing affection. Here she is plotting her next move on the unsuspecting Gus.
Attack! Moments later Gus was crying. It was too cute.
Yum. Potato chips with Grandma Vickie.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were cool when I was a kid. I think they are making a comeback.
This is just a great shot of a kid in socks and a diaper.
Gus was lucky enough to get another b-day party while in Minot. Here's his cake, I bet nobody saw a sports theme coming.
Unfortunately, Gus's grandparents were not very excited for his birthday or the cake.
The aftermath!
Thank you, everyone, again!
We had dinner at mom and dad's the day after Thanksgiving (these pics are not chronological, oops). Gus likes his highchair at their house the best because it has a foot rest and it reclines.
Lindsey, Laura and Grandma Ethel joined us. Gus gets a kick out of the girls.
Grandpa Steve made a fort out of this appliance box. Lindsey and Laura were trying to lure him in....
It finally worked.
Chatting with Steph in Boston.
"Aww stop it. You're killing me Grandpa Steve."
Bird watching with Grandpa Dave.
Bathtime in a really big tub.
Going back in time to Thanksgiving, here's the toddler table.
Sophie is adorable and sweet....and into showing affection. Here she is plotting her next move on the unsuspecting Gus.
Attack! Moments later Gus was crying. It was too cute.
Yum. Potato chips with Grandma Vickie.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were cool when I was a kid. I think they are making a comeback.
This is just a great shot of a kid in socks and a diaper.
Gus was lucky enough to get another b-day party while in Minot. Here's his cake, I bet nobody saw a sports theme coming.
Unfortunately, Gus's grandparents were not very excited for his birthday or the cake.
The aftermath!
Thank you, everyone, again!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Grandparent's Weekend, Part II
Part I was 3 weeks ago when Dave & Vickie were in town watching Gus. This weekend, Gus loved up every minute of Part II of Grandparent's weekend with his Grandma and Grandpa Debi and Steve. I don't have photos of their adventures yet, but hope to grab some from mom and dad's camera when we're home for Thanksgiving. Ross and I headed down to Mpls for the day (a very long day) on Saturday where I shot a wedding. As of today, I've decided it will be my last one for a while.
Enough wedding talk, back to Gus. He was spoiled all weekend and he loved it. He started to cry after we waved goodbye to G & G, walked into the house and shut the door. He thinks Ross and I are boring. But we will all be back into the swing of our normal lives by tomorrow, I'm sure.
We are looking forward to a short week!
Enough wedding talk, back to Gus. He was spoiled all weekend and he loved it. He started to cry after we waved goodbye to G & G, walked into the house and shut the door. He thinks Ross and I are boring. But we will all be back into the swing of our normal lives by tomorrow, I'm sure.
We are looking forward to a short week!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Vacuum, anyone?
Oops, we've got some explaining to do. Gus received the coolest vacuum in the mail last week and long story short, we ended up mixing up some packing invoices with other packages and now we don't know who to thank for this gift! If you're out there, oh-kind-vacuum giver, please come forward. Your thank you note awaits.
PS - Tadd & Jody, thank you for the book......and the vacuum, too. :)
Monday, November 17, 2008
The Big B-Day
Today was the big 1 for Gus. He said he felt older this morning when he woke up. Here's the highlights from the last 2 days.
Gus's first b-day party. Clockwise: Gus, Avary, Josh, Ross, Kole and Mya.
We played color on the table, Josh got into it.
Opening presents with his Aunt Christy.
His new homemade piggy bank from Josh and Christy. It's an aquarium.
Blocks from the Skunbergs.
The farm-yard/barn-yard toy from Uncle Mike and Aunt Steph. Thank you for sending this surprise to Gus. He likes to shove all the animals into the silo.
Pizza time.
Yum.
Alright, here's the traditional cake eating photos.
That was delicious.
Gus's friends are pure entertainment.
Thank you, everyone, for being so kind and bringing or sending gifts, greetings and cards to Gus! He received so many cool things, none of which Ross or I would have ever discovered on our own. We appreciate everyone's thoughtfulness. Thank you!
Fast forward 1 day to tonight. He got his favorite meal, spaghetti. He ate an entire bowl.
So there you have it! 12 months old as of today.
Speaking of 12, here's his 12 week shot.
12 days.....
And 1 year ago, exactly.
Also, we cannot forget about another amazing details from 1 year ago today - the wedding of Josh & Christy! Congratulations. 1 year down, many more to go.
Gus's first b-day party. Clockwise: Gus, Avary, Josh, Ross, Kole and Mya.
We played color on the table, Josh got into it.
Opening presents with his Aunt Christy.
His new homemade piggy bank from Josh and Christy. It's an aquarium.
Blocks from the Skunbergs.
The farm-yard/barn-yard toy from Uncle Mike and Aunt Steph. Thank you for sending this surprise to Gus. He likes to shove all the animals into the silo.
Pizza time.
Yum.
Alright, here's the traditional cake eating photos.
That was delicious.
Gus's friends are pure entertainment.
Thank you, everyone, for being so kind and bringing or sending gifts, greetings and cards to Gus! He received so many cool things, none of which Ross or I would have ever discovered on our own. We appreciate everyone's thoughtfulness. Thank you!
Fast forward 1 day to tonight. He got his favorite meal, spaghetti. He ate an entire bowl.
So there you have it! 12 months old as of today.
Speaking of 12, here's his 12 week shot.
12 days.....
And 1 year ago, exactly.
Also, we cannot forget about another amazing details from 1 year ago today - the wedding of Josh & Christy! Congratulations. 1 year down, many more to go.
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