You would think that by the time baseball season begins the weather would be spring-like, but it's not. Here's a glimpse out our front door today.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Baseball Season Is Upon Us
The Twins opener was tonight and Gus had no clue that he was all dressed up for the occasion. I'm such a mom.
You would think that by the time baseball season begins the weather would be spring-like, but it's not. Here's a glimpse out our front door today.
You would think that by the time baseball season begins the weather would be spring-like, but it's not. Here's a glimpse out our front door today.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Weekends go by too fast
If it were up to Ross and Gus they would relax the Sundays away just hanging out, chatting, and cat napping.
And wishing I would stop taking their picture for just 1 day. But I won't.
This is my idea of how to spend a weekend. Out and about, shopping, or at least walking around the mall until it's nice enough to walk outside. As you can tell from the looks on their faces, they are also having a great time here at the mall.
Here's Gus and Ross out for lunch. This might be one of the funniest photos of him. He looks like he just saw the world's biggest bottle of milk or something but in reality, this is just the look he gives me when I use my little point and shoot camera. He hates the red eye reduction feature.
Back to work for Ross tomorrow. We hate that!
And wishing I would stop taking their picture for just 1 day. But I won't. 
This is my idea of how to spend a weekend. Out and about, shopping, or at least walking around the mall until it's nice enough to walk outside. As you can tell from the looks on their faces, they are also having a great time here at the mall.
Here's Gus and Ross out for lunch. This might be one of the funniest photos of him. He looks like he just saw the world's biggest bottle of milk or something but in reality, this is just the look he gives me when I use my little point and shoot camera. He hates the red eye reduction feature.
Back to work for Ross tomorrow. We hate that!
Saturday, March 29, 2008
What Up
They were on clearance at Target so I had to get them. We've already gotten our money's worth.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Little buddy Ashton
Here's a shot of perfect little Ashton (2 weeks old). He's son #2 to our good friends, Paul & Jaime. His older brother, Carson is 2 1/2. Check out his awesome hair.
We spent the day with Jaime & Ashton. Gus liked him but kept looking at him wondering what the heck was on his head.
He also liked Ashton's playmat. I told him to take it easy on the drool since he was just borrowing it, it wasn't his.
It was a great day. Makes me want to have a baby.
Just kidding.
We spent the day with Jaime & Ashton. Gus liked him but kept looking at him wondering what the heck was on his head.
He also liked Ashton's playmat. I told him to take it easy on the drool since he was just borrowing it, it wasn't his. 
It was a great day. Makes me want to have a baby.
Just kidding.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Happy Easter!
Gus received an Easter basket from Grandma and Grandpa P. and inside it were these cute blue bunny ears.
We tried them on for the first time on Saturday. He tolerated it for about a minute and that was enough.
We eased into it today by starting with his Easter hat.
Grandpa chatted him up a little....
And there were no complaints this time. Maybe because today was actually Easter Sunday.
He forgot that he had the ears on after a couple minutes. He was giving the rabbit a funny look as if to say, "dude, nice ears."
Family resemblance?
We tried them on for the first time on Saturday. He tolerated it for about a minute and that was enough.
We eased into it today by starting with his Easter hat.
Grandpa chatted him up a little....
And there were no complaints this time. Maybe because today was actually Easter Sunday.
He forgot that he had the ears on after a couple minutes. He was giving the rabbit a funny look as if to say, "dude, nice ears."
Family resemblance?
Fun-Filled Weekend
We had a great weekend with Grandma and Grandpa Vickie & Dave. They arrived to town on Thursday night and headed back to Minot after Easter Dinner today. Luckily they missed the snowy roads.
Thanks for making the trip! We enjoyed every minute of your visit.
Playing with Grandma.
Reading with Grandpa.
Playing some more with Grandma. It never gets old.
Dancing with Mom & Dad.
We decided to finish a painting project while there were a couple extra sets of hands around the house to help with Gus. If you look closely you can see Gus has a paintbrush, too. We thought it would be cool to let him add a little of his artistic flair to the wall but he was not interested.
So it was up to Ross to be artistic. His was able to stay focused until the bitter end.
Gus never got sick of posing with Grandma & Grandpa. Next year at this time he'll pose for the pic, then run back and jump on Uncle Chad who is trying to relax on the couch in the background.
Grandpa Dave introduced Gus to his first March Madness.
Thanks for making the trip! We enjoyed every minute of your visit.
Playing with Grandma.
Reading with Grandpa.
Playing some more with Grandma. It never gets old.
Dancing with Mom & Dad.
We decided to finish a painting project while there were a couple extra sets of hands around the house to help with Gus. If you look closely you can see Gus has a paintbrush, too. We thought it would be cool to let him add a little of his artistic flair to the wall but he was not interested.
So it was up to Ross to be artistic. His was able to stay focused until the bitter end. 
Gus never got sick of posing with Grandma & Grandpa. Next year at this time he'll pose for the pic, then run back and jump on Uncle Chad who is trying to relax on the couch in the background.
Grandpa Dave introduced Gus to his first March Madness. 
Cereal
It was time to give cereal a try and he did pretty good. Although he appears upset in these photos, there were no tears.
He can't believe it.
Ross tried incorporating the airplane game....we're still a long way away from that.
The bubbles were flowing.
Ross decided to see what the fuss was all about.
All he had to say was "oh, it's horrible".
One last bite. We're pretty sure he loved it.
He can't believe it. 
Ross tried incorporating the airplane game....we're still a long way away from that.
The bubbles were flowing.
Ross decided to see what the fuss was all about.
All he had to say was "oh, it's horrible".
One last bite. We're pretty sure he loved it. 
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Bath Prep
This kid goes nuts right before bathtime. The second the clothing and diaper come off he's in such a good mood.
Got your nose.
Dad, you're burning up.
He was so excited to lay down and start kicking.
Shortly after this pic he peed on the bed, for real.
Got your nose.
Dad, you're burning up.
He was so excited to lay down and start kicking.
Shortly after this pic he peed on the bed, for real.
Milestone
Today Gus ditched his infant car seat and rode in the big kid stroller for the first time. I figured I was making him go to the mall so I might as well let him have a little fun. He loved it. I stopped at all the mirrors along the way so he could check himself out.
And incase you're wondering why he has a million seatbelts on....it's not because I'm an over-board overly cautious parent (don't get me wrong, I want him to be safe but this set of belts and clips are a bit ridiculous). I had to strap him in because he was so excited that he kept trying to sit up but he forgets that he can't yet.
And incase you're wondering why he has a million seatbelts on....it's not because I'm an over-board overly cautious parent (don't get me wrong, I want him to be safe but this set of belts and clips are a bit ridiculous). I had to strap him in because he was so excited that he kept trying to sit up but he forgets that he can't yet.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Weekend in Fargo
We had a great time in Fargo this weekend. Gus slept like a champ in his pack-n-play but he did say he was looking forward to sleeping in his own bed again.
We enjoyed every second we had with family and friends this weekend. It was just a great weekend from start to finish. Time flew by so quickly and sadly we didn't see everyone we wanted to (next time, Schwan and Skunny, we promise) but we'll make up for it on our next trip to the greater F-M area.
The only stop we had during our road trip was near Alexandria for a bathroom break for Ross (things have changed since our last road trip when I was pregnant). We didn't have to stop for Gus once! He slept the whole way to Fargo and again the whole way back home to Mpls. We couldn't ask for a better little traveler.
Grandma and Grandpa Dave and Vickie sent this little jewel of a toy with G & G Steve and Debi. He loves it.
He got some new toys from G & G Steve and Debi, too. Inside that basketball there is a mini football, a soccer ball, and a baseball. Until he can figure out how to take it apart he'll just enjoy the basketball.
He can already palm this baby. (The handle helps.)
Story time with Grandpa.
Dancing in the mirror with Grandma.
She was cracking him up.
We brought him into the pool area so he could look around but told him he was still too small for the big people pool. After that, Grandma & Grandpa made him a mini whirl pool in the hotel room sink so he could soak his feet.
......and a couple seconds later....
Gus was excited to see Uncle Kyle and Jess. He showed all his emotions while they were visiting....laughs, smiles, cries, drools, and all sorts of hilarious expressions. Luckily Jess and I happened to have a couple cameras handy so we were able to capture these moments.
"Tell me some more Uncle Kyle & Jessie. You're funny."
"Uncle Kyle sounds like my dad. Are you guys hearing this?! It's cool."
Here's his tux - a handmade gift from Uncle Josh and Aunt Christy. Pretty sharp.
Posing with Grandma and Grandpa.
Cuddling up with Aunt Christy.
The fish tank at their house was super interesting. What the heck does Uncle Josh feed those things? You could seriously go fishing in this tank and come out with a decent catch. Gus was into it.
Thank you for spending time with us this weekend! We wish we were closer to everyone but because we're not, we appreciate these visits even more and look forward to each one. And this coming Easter weekend? More fun! Grandma and Grandpa Dave & Vickie will be here.
We enjoyed every second we had with family and friends this weekend. It was just a great weekend from start to finish. Time flew by so quickly and sadly we didn't see everyone we wanted to (next time, Schwan and Skunny, we promise) but we'll make up for it on our next trip to the greater F-M area.
The only stop we had during our road trip was near Alexandria for a bathroom break for Ross (things have changed since our last road trip when I was pregnant). We didn't have to stop for Gus once! He slept the whole way to Fargo and again the whole way back home to Mpls. We couldn't ask for a better little traveler.
Grandma and Grandpa Dave and Vickie sent this little jewel of a toy with G & G Steve and Debi. He loves it.
He got some new toys from G & G Steve and Debi, too. Inside that basketball there is a mini football, a soccer ball, and a baseball. Until he can figure out how to take it apart he'll just enjoy the basketball.
He can already palm this baby. (The handle helps.)
Story time with Grandpa.
Dancing in the mirror with Grandma.
She was cracking him up.
We brought him into the pool area so he could look around but told him he was still too small for the big people pool. After that, Grandma & Grandpa made him a mini whirl pool in the hotel room sink so he could soak his feet.
......and a couple seconds later....
Gus was excited to see Uncle Kyle and Jess. He showed all his emotions while they were visiting....laughs, smiles, cries, drools, and all sorts of hilarious expressions. Luckily Jess and I happened to have a couple cameras handy so we were able to capture these moments.
"Tell me some more Uncle Kyle & Jessie. You're funny."
"Uncle Kyle sounds like my dad. Are you guys hearing this?! It's cool."
Here's his tux - a handmade gift from Uncle Josh and Aunt Christy. Pretty sharp.
Posing with Grandma and Grandpa.
Cuddling up with Aunt Christy.
The fish tank at their house was super interesting. What the heck does Uncle Josh feed those things? You could seriously go fishing in this tank and come out with a decent catch. Gus was into it.
Thank you for spending time with us this weekend! We wish we were closer to everyone but because we're not, we appreciate these visits even more and look forward to each one. And this coming Easter weekend? More fun! Grandma and Grandpa Dave & Vickie will be here.
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