January via phone shots

2012 is well on its way. We had some very very cold days this month but only one little snow storm--very mild winter 'round these parts. Our boy is talking a lot and some of it even people who don't know him can understand. As you can see we've had lots of time inside during the month of January. It's just not as easy to get out when it's cold but we try which means there is a lot of toddler wandering all over the house, destroying things and lots of Bumbo-ing for the girl.

The big news is last night he went up to Mike and asked to go potty. Sat down and went. Actually he went twice last night and then again this morning when he woke up. We were going to wait until the last possible moment when we knew he wanted to but he is kind of asking us to get with it. I don't know. I am still not convinced but we'll see how the weekend goes and then I might start reading up on the ole training tricks of the trade. I am happy to receive anyone's advice if they have any to share but again I am not sure we will be delving into this very seriously since I can't tell if he is really that into it and if he's not, I'm sure not.

Tomorrow our little Rocky Red will be 4 months.

Snow gnome.

We got our first snow since Thanksgiving. It has been really really cold the last few days. I think it is -16 tonight. Brrrrrr. Despite the cold,  our boy likes wandering around outside. Sometimes he will lead us alllll over town just wandering around saying "Dat way" and heading there. When I got him all suited up in his snow gear, he looked like a little garden gnome to me. I liked seeing him bop around in the snow. 

This kid rocks.

happy (almost) birthday grandma lizzie!

Last night we got 8 inches of snow so a white Thanksgiving it will be! I took our boy out in it but he was less than thrilled by how cold it is--especially when you aren't wearing your gloves. Like I say in the video, we have a little bit of work to do with his snow attitude-- since this is it for the next 4+ months. 

I also wanted to make sure to get some new shots up especially for Liz on her birthday in New Zealand. I know it's not today but we will be away and Thanksgiving-ing tomorrow. Liz made these gorgeous hats the kids are wearing. I keep thinking of her as small but this hat was waaaaaay too big for her when she was born and now it is just fitting but when I see her all the time, I don't have any perspective on it I guess. 

We miss you Liz--like a lot.