Roller Skating, Soccer, and Finger Foods

In April we tried a few new things. Taylor went Roller Skating at the PIXIE class and actually enjoyed it. Well, that is until he got a bloody lip. But he recovered quickly with lemonade and then dance the morning away on the sidelines while watching the disco ball spin on the rink. We also started soccer at the YMCA which was crazy. It is hard to get a three year old's attention span for 5 minutes, let alone for one hour with howling winds and cold temperatures. Kevin was worried about him not wanting to kick the ball into the goal. I just reminded myself of the movie Uncle Buck... "[s] he is a twiddler, a dreamer, a silly heart" They are just three... it doesn't mean he won't be a good athlete. Madison started dabbling with finger foods, but still prefers her purees!

One Silly March

In March, the kids and I had fun hunting for Easter Eggs and trying to get a good photo of the two of them. No such luck. Madison spent some time demonstrating her great ability to sit up and loving her Madison dolly that Grandma Switzer gave her. Well, later that day, Marvin ate the doll, so at least we have a picture of it. Madison is starting to love her bath and showing us how much she likes to eat things and drink bath water through the wash cloth.

Grandparents Visit

In February, Grandma and Grandpa Wagner visited so we could get a couple of days of skiing in without the little ones. Taylor got to make a birdhouse with Grandpa and Madison braved the elements to get in a little swinging.

Birthdays and Super Heros

Taylor had his 3rd Birthday on Febuary 1st. We had fun with Fire Engine cakes, Zorro Capes, Dressing up and even politicking correctly by kissing babies. It proved to be a great time.

January Fun

This January, the Kids decided to try some new things. Taylor did a little sledding and tried his skiis Grandpa Switzer gave him. It was a bit of a challenge until we realized he wanted us to put them on on the driveway, prior to the snow. Daddy became the human ski lift on our modest front yard hill. Madison tried her Jumper and Piano. She even tried grabbing Pop Pop's lip.

Christmas (late) in Colorado

After we got home from Houston, we celebrated Christmas here in Colorado. Taylor prepared for Santa by putting out Milk and Cookies and something else incredibly dear to his heart. He gave Santa his pacifier and asked him to give it to a new baby. Santa brought him lots of great toys like a big airplane. Others got him bulldozers and fire trucks so he is set to be an important community worker. Madison was just happy to have more people to hold her and watch all the excitement.

Before we left for Houston for Christmas, Taylor "posed" for a picture in his cool sleeping Bag that Grandma Switzer had given him. It came to the house early, so we wanted her to be able to see it. We then all flew to Houston to see the family for Christmas. Madison was happy because everyone wanted to hold her. Taylor's highlight had to be the Christmas cookies. Can we say sugar cookie dough and frosting..... what could be wrong with that.

All in all it was an outstanding trip and the "haul" we scored from our family was so huge... we had to ship it home.