Bakin' for the Bakers

My cousins had a birthday party - we made cake! Leo had a bit too much fun sampling.

Zoo Moves

So, we went to the zoo. My mom says she wished she picked a day when every field trip school bus was NOT at the zoo - but oops. She still had fun filming us while we didn't know she was. Eventually I figured it out when Leo joined in.

Our First Race

Yeah, yeah. Mom and Dad do races all the time. But today it was our turn. Well, after Auntie and Mommy's race. We ran, ran, ran and got our own medals! 

The Half and Dad

Dad did a half-marathon, Dad did a half-marathon! And we cheered. Yes, he wears sandals when he runs. And yes, he signed up for a full marathon. Lovely.

Green Thumbs

Have we ever got a plan for our garden this year! And we're so excited. Grow, baby, grow!

The Arboretum and the Arabesquing Turtle

We had a lovely spring day with a visit from Grammy and Poppy. We had a lovely time at the Morton Arboretum - riding bikes, playing in the playhouses, having Auntie take a few shots for Leo's 2-year pictures  and.....we saw a turtle doing an arabesque! No joke - you can also see me demonstrating said arabesque.

Downtown Day

We've started a tradition. Mom and Dad have a special Mommy, Daddy and Daughter Day and we get to go downtown. We take the train, ride the bus, take a taxi, visit Daddy's work, go shopping and of course - go to the Art Institute. It's my favorite. So here is the second annual trip...

Come on, Weather!

My Bro and I have some big plans. We plan to be on the MOVE this Spring and Summer!

Trains and Human Trampolines

Dubuque weekends are always fun. Even better is when all my cousins are there, including my Uncle Will and Auntie Kelly. Even better? Poppy goes crazy nuts and buys lots of trains. Oh, and we jump on Uncle Will. He needs practice, of course.

Leo's First Day of School

Today was the day! My brother got to go to preschool with me today! He started in the 2s classroom and when Mom picked us up, he was nicely sitting at circle-time (on my lap!) and listening to a story. Wow. Just plain wow.

Leo's Family Birthday Party

My brother and about 40 of our closest family members (eh, yeah - we are big) rung in Leo's second birthday on Sunday. Mom went a little nutty with her cake skills and it was all worth it - Leo blew out his candle by himself! Big accomplishment for my little bro. See for yourself! He was pretty darn proud of himself. And if you look closely, you can see my poppy fighting away tears. Though, we all know his reputation in that department.

Gym Rats

Look at me! Look at Soph! We love gymnastics.

Happy 2nd Birthday, Leo!

Here comes our little man!.....

Skills

I've been taking Ice Skating lessons since January. And despite Dad's report that the teacher moved me up to the advanced class because I talked too much (nice, Dad) - I moved up to the advanced ice skating class already! And turns out it's the same teacher. So there, Dad. And I even got my very own pair of ice skates. Watch out world!

Me and my ice skating report card

Is it November?

Well, we have finally gotten some snow. Honestly, it could have been timed a little bit better so the neighbors didn't complain we still have our Christmas lights up(!!). But, we are happy we got some play time and saw our pretty lights in the snow. 

All He Wants to do is Jump. And Dance.

So yes, there are a lot of posts of my dancing brother. Truly, he does it all the time. And this one he is showing talent for wearing his shoes on the wrong feet and still executing choice moves. Though Mom and Dad are VERY sick of this song. 

He's Going Out With Quite an Impression!

So, it's my brother's last month being 1. He is sure making some memories. Picture one shows him in the bathtub in his PJs. What happened, you ask? Well, he was in his PJs all day because it was cold in the house. So, at bath time  Mom runs the water, walks out for a few seconds and we hear, "Leo IN!" And in he went. We won't tell you what was also IN Leo's diaper.

Then, Leo has figured out all the funny faces he can make at people as they come up to our door. Makes for a very messy window.