End of January

 A visit from the Gaukels

learning to pick up and throw rocks

 Hiking on Gene's Birthday

 This pretty much sums up our hiking excursions with Nate lately. Somehow, he has lots of energy at home but he's too exhausted to hike!

 Cows on the creek!

 "moooooo"ving the cows off of the trail

 Gorgeous day to sit outside!

 Nate took this picture. He told me to make a silly face.

 Stuck in the bed. This could be a good thing.

 Bowling with his preschool class.

 It's sleeting!

...Now snowing. And great snowman making snow!

ice skating this morning. he says he wants to play hockey next!

 great morning after some fresh snowfall!

Ice Skating

Nate told me this morning after class, "I think tomorrow I will be ready to play hockey" :)

Boys being boys

 Nice weather for the park. Alexander's first time on the slide! Big brother holding him tight.

 exploring everywhere now that he's on foot

 showing Alexander how to swing

 learning to ice skate

 the perfect solution for keeping Alexander away from his marble tower

 hmm, what's this cold stuff?

 always thinking outside of the box! scootering on ice.

 bundled up and ready to go

 matching the plates at the ice rink

 I love bath time

 Fun at the arcade

 Indoor skiing!

 a day in the life of Alexander....exporing everything!

Snowshoeing at Brianyard Lake near Nederland

 Catching a ride on daddy

 Nate's a strong snowshoer

Nate warming up after the trip

Dave carried both boys at the end! Both were freezing! After this, Nate went in the carrier and I carried the baby. Never a dull moment!

Alexander turns ONE!

 morning entertainment...dressing baby like a dino

 happy and messy

 making favors for the party

... bird seed hearts for the birds

 craft for the party....bird houses

 lemon bird cake with raspberry filling and a "smash" cake (cupcake) just for Alexander

 our favors

 "helping" with the party prep

 Eric and Lindsee

 Nick, Ali, and Gene

 friends from preshool

 Amy enjoying her waffles

 Ambyr

 here comes cake!

 Clayre and Nate helping to blow out the big cake candles

 He is so tired here but still having fun

 What a beautiful day for a party too!

 craft time!

 relaxing after having lots of fun

teamwork with Alexander and Addison opening presents