Snow Day!

Well, we got our snowstorm! I figure it snowed for about 15-20 hours, non-stop. I don't know the official total, but it is at least 7 inches. When Elise got up and saw that it had snowed she couldn't WAIT to get outside. However, we did make her wait until after lunch because we thought it might have actually stopped snowing, but nope! They were out for about 45 minutes, and Elise loved it! The only thing started complaining about was her face getting cold. When I helped her get undressed, her fingers were a little cold, but other than that she was good to go.

 As you can see, the snow was already up to the bottom of the chair legs, and this was about 2pm on Friday.

Then it continued to snow late into the evening. Bob actually had to shovel twice, poor guy! 

I am the luckiest!

 We don't have a lot of hills in the area, so Bob made a hill/incline in our backyard. Did I mention that he is the best? Elise had a ball.

 Snow puppy!

Leinie loves the snow! He was running around like a bad man.

 She liked being pulled too. Maybe we should hook Leinie up to the sled??

 This one she got a little crooked, and did some off-roading.  :)

 Beautiful happy girl!

 She pretty much made this face all the way down the backyard. She had a great time and was so happy.

Now I also have about a dozen photos that look just like this. Ha!

Shew...Dad, you coming to get me?

13 months or there about

 I didn't get a chance to take pictures on Maggie's 13 month-day. It was kind of a crazy day, tornado warnings included. But I did take come pictures a few days before and a few days after. We went to the Children's Museum a few days before, and fortunately Mom and Aunt Kristina were able to join in the fun. She still isn't walking yet, even at 13 1/2 months, but has decided to 'walk' on her knees.

 Look at that sweet face, but don't be fooled. She is definitely sneaky! 

 Elise making a work of art with Aunt Kristina.

 We got to play in the new Playscape and Maggie had a good time exploring in a safe, padded area.

 Who is that cute baby in the mirror?

The rest of the pictures were taken November 22, when we went to the FFY to play at Open Gym with our MOPS friends.

 She really likes the bead maze.

 "I am going to get you"...before you can take the picture! Ha!

 Such a pretty girl. Look at those cheeks!

 Playing with friends in the 'pool.'

 Elise showing off her skills on the slide.

 This is dedication, and he finally makes it over. All by herself. She is definitely a little more adventurous than Elise. And more willing to climb and crawl around.

 Elise and friends 'putting on a show.'

 "Watch Mom!"

 "Hey, she's in my way!" Sorry sis, get used to it.  :)

 Maggie now likes got give babies hugs. It is so cute. Even if you just say "Aww, baby" she will give it a hug. And usually soft, stuffed animals too. 

Well, Maggie has about 2 weeks to learn to walk. She beat Elise in crawling, but I'm not sure she will beat her in walking. I know some people say that when they start walking it gets worse. But honestly I don't think there would be any difference in the stuff she gets into, and she is a super fast crawler. I guess I am just ready to stop carrying her all.the.time. :) 

(I do realize I will probably regret saying this.)

Monday - Air Zoo

So, I have to be the worst at keeping this updated. But these pictures are still from our vacation.

On Monday, the weather wasn't that great so we decided to do something inside. We went to Kalamazoo where they have a museum called the Air Zoo. It was a really great time! 

It basically feels like a huge hanger with different kinds of airplanes and space vehicles.

All along the back wall is the world's largest mural. It follows the historical timeline of aviation. 

This was the start of Elise's favorite thing in the whole place. It started with a simple ride in the hot air balloons. She loved it!

Then we moved on to the BIG hot air balloons. This is like a true carnival ride. I made the 'mistake' to ride this with them, and I am pretty sure it is the fasted ride I have been on in a long time. It spun in fast circles and actually tilted outwards. Elise loved it! I thought we had a picture of it while it was flying, but I guess I didn't download it.

Can you feel the excitement?!

In another area there were some little ride on machines. Kind of like the ones they put in supermarkets.

It was nice, they had a table of airplane toys and even Maggie got in on the action.

Ride #3 that was a huge hit. It was like a parachute drop. 

Ride #4- True carnival style, the airplanes went up and down, and we had control over it. She had a blast. We pretend we were chasing Aunt Sis.

There was an area that was all about space, and had some fun things to try out!

This was a mirror to demonstrate infinity. They took 3 mirrors and put them together in a triangle. Maggie and I decided to take a peek. Definitely a lot of fun.

Another hanger with more planes.

Earth Dance!

Well, I found a picture.

Overall, we all had a great time. And afterwards we hit Elise's favorite place to eat.

Great way to start the vacation.