Fun at the Zoo. Late Spring

Taylor took his first Pony Ride (OF HIS LIFE) this spring at the Zoo. IT seems he's not as scared of things andis willing to try things that his friends want to try. We have also gone to the zoo with Sophia and Julia. Unfortunately, we still have had some screaming fits about not getting our way. It was quite the riotthat he seemed to think we had to go see the Bears first, despite the fact that they are all the way to theback of the zoo. CRAZY.. But we all had fun and got over it, once we learned to speak the same language.

The Wagner's visited again in Early May. They claim Madison won't know them otherwise. That may be true... but it is ok to admit you just want to see the grandkids again. I am not sure she yet remembers them, but I know she loves it whenever she sees any of the grandparents. We had some more fun at the zoo and enjoyed the new Exhibits. The bears were splashing like crazy.

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.