Date Night

Other than a couple of cancellations due to illness and our trip to Mexico we have not missed a Tuesday night outing. We are lucky to have found an amazing babysitter that the kids love. We have made our Minneapolis rounds and had some amazing food. If the establishment allows - we sit at the bar - easy to get fast service when the bartender is always present and they are always good for advice and insight about the menu and drink list. The latest was the Smack Shack - here's my Lobster Roll. Heaven.

Sibling Love

The girls have never paid much attention to Winston. I guess it's good that they are more interested in each other. Lately Adele has found Winston to be a particular annoyance as he has gained interest in everything and anything that she is doing. Veda doesn't mind so much and has discovered that she can practice her Mom skills with her new subject.

Crazy Hat Day

These were the head dressings of choice.

Keeping Busy

A handful of washable markers and a landscape and they are good to go. This occupied a good hour of their time.

Scavenger

He is by far our worst eater. It is a struggle to keep weight on this kid. Take him out of his highchair and he'll eat anything but sitting down with a pile of food in front of him is just a disaster and it's sure to end up on the floor.

And of course he went straight for Bodie's dog food at our friends' house.

I'm Melting!

The snow is slowly melting away but it's nice to have warm enough temps to be outside enjoying what's left. Winston decided he liked this ride so much that he laid down while I was pulling him and faded into sleep. Must be nice;) The girls were making barriers or boundries or something like that for their kingdom.

Pre Easter = Preaster

We practiced our egg dying skills with Didi last weekend and then Todd practiced his egg salad making skills with the finished product.

Pinterest!

I love Pinterest - I'm hooked. It just keeps my head full of fresh ideas. This one was a big hit. Baking Soda in a dish and food coloring mixed with vinegar in a cupcake dish. Veda had fun creating color explosions

Octopus hotdogs! The girls had more fun making them then they did eating them!

The CakeS

Adele was lucky to get 2 cakes for her birthday this year! Didi made her a piggy cake just like Aunt Kelly's when she was little. When it was first revealed Adele screamed bloody murder because she had wanted a butterfly cake. Well - I showed her the butterfly cake and explained that she had 2 and then she was all smiles and giggling about all the piggy's parts;) She got a little embarrassed when everyone was singing to her and her friends were kind enough to blow out her candles for her while her eyes were shut - she wasn't too happy about that either - so we had to relight and sing again;)

The Party

Happy 3rd Birthday Adele!

Adele - you're our always goofy, super duper sensitive, full of life, little love. We just love you so much sweet girl and we had a great time celebrating YOU today.

Surprise Visit

We had a surprise visit from Aunt Kelly and Didi last week. I think the kids were excited what do you think?

Overheard

Veda to Adele: "If it were MY birthday party I would have everyone play pin the cheese on the Cheeto or pin the fan on the Chinese lady."

Keep Dreamin'

I asked Adele what she wants for her birthday.

"I want a real pony named Pony that twirls and talks and says lalalalalalalala."

Veda's First Choir Performance

Veda's cherub choir sings at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN.

Sweet Adelie

Ask Adele what her name is and she will tell you it's Adel - ie. Not sure where she picked it up but she is consistant;) Here she is playing with her valentine's day lip gloss. LOVE LOVE her.

Stats

Winston had his 1 year check-up a few weeks ago. he weighed in at 24lbs (75 -90%), 31 inches (90%), and 18.5 in head circ (75%).

Boomer

You never know what/who you will find in the Minneapolis skywalks. We stopped and had a conversation with Boomer and he sang us a song;)

Edinborough Park

First thing I did when we got to MN was google "indoor playgrounds". I found a fabulous one near our place. Although I think it's only "fabulous" when there aren't 2,000 other kids there.

Roar

When we were in IC in Dec we met Emily, Evy and Charlie at Tot Lot for a playdate. This house was the "lions' den". The girls would growl at anyone who tried to enter.

Not so bad

Veda had her first Dentist appointment at River City Dental in Iowa City. I thought we were going to have a major meltdown but the staff was awesome and even got her to smile through the cleaning. 

Buddies

Found the pic I hadn't posted from our trip to Madison in Dec. Just waiting for Hudson to outgrow Winston. He is 6 months younger! These two will be big trouble in a few years;)

Minnesota Children's Museum

We've toured our fair share of Children's Museums. I think we are becoming experts. Auntie Kel and Uncle Kiss gave us a family membership which is simply the perfect gift. Hours of fun for everyone. I told Veda that we can come anytime we want now that we have a membership - this didn't translate well with a four year old who doesn't understand why we can't go ALL the time now.