Catching Up

Well, here it is, mid-February.  It seems like Halloween was just yesterday.  And in just a few short minutes, it will be April 26th--Reed's first birthday!  Time is flying.

Here are a few highlights of the last couple of months:

A very sunny day at Discovery Park

Barley's still got it! 

Such a love baby

The Seattle area experienced a really big storm, termed Snowpocalypse 2012.  We took Reed up to the pass for some sledding and snow fun.  We think he had fun.  At least he did not hate it.  And please tell me that this is not the cutest snow suit you have ever seen (thank you Lush or Fenner or Muench family--sorry that I cannot remember where it came from!)  I do know we will never ever lose it!  :)

Getting all bundled up in the car

"I can't feel my lower half because I can't bend in this thing!"

These next shots make me laugh.  Reed looks like the Orange/Pink Snow Leopard, as seen in Mutual of Omaha.

"I had to crawl in the snow for six miles, in my bulky snow suit, all by myself, just to get to school in the morning."

"Kind of over this, guys."

Sledding at the park by our house.  With every other person in the neighborhood. So FUN!

This day Karen skied to the store.  I think she was out of beer.

Here are some pics from a dinner party we had with the cousins.  Reed has finally realized that kids are way more fun than adults.  He loves other kids.  Any size, and age, any kid.  They are all so very interesting, they have better toys, they are funny, and he loves them.  Hadden and Clara are soooooo sweet with him.

Here are some shots from hanging around the house and park:

Still can't figure out what is in his mouth, but who needs water to enjoy a bathtub?

Berry face

Bigger berry face

"My aunt is hot--and single"  Thanks, Ali! 

This is by far Reed's favorite toy--a hand me down from Gabe and Nelson.

My first slide!  I love it!!!!!!!!!

Before I forget, here are some fun Reed updates:

We are in trouble, cuz it seems a certain somebody is interested in learning to walk.

He pushes around that plastic wheeled toy all the time.  With skill.

He lets go of the couch when he is "cruising" to test his balance.

He falls before a second is up, but he tries.  And tries.  And we are really in trouble.

He has  TWO teeth!  They seemed to come in overnight.  Yay!  Teeth!

Reed had his first big fever--the highest I caught was 103.2.  I freaked out.  Turns out he had a virus called Roseola.  Sounds gross, and it made him feel gross too.

He waves to everybody, constantly.

He learned to clap.  He won't play the "Patty Cake" song, but he likes to clap when we least expect it.

 

For some very sad news, I was in Billings two weeks ago to help my Aunt Sheila transition my Uncle Butch to hospice.  It is a very difficult time, and it hurts to be so far away from them.   This amaryllis is living in Sheila's house.  It is beautiful and very unique, in that it is in full bloom in February (they typically bloom around Christmas), and it is the hugest amaryllis I have ever seen.  It has the biggest blooms I have ever seen.  I couldn't take my eyes off it when I was there.  It felt like it was part of the family; like it was there to help.

Hoping for a peaceful passing.  And all the love in the world to Sheila.

We head to San Diego next week to see Nan, Grampy, and Auntie Mary Kate.  Can't wait!  Looking forward to the loves and the sun and a sweet little get away to the desert!