Time Out

We've been working on discipline lately; it can be challenging, to say the least with a toddler. After throwing toys across the room, I told Logan he was in need of a time out. He responded by repeating back to me Ti Out, grabbing his sombrero and standing silently in the corner for 30 seconds.

Even Toddlers Love Cashmere...

Who doesn't?

Bye-Bye

Today we went to the park - it was 26 degrees. Logan insisted on taking off his mittens (otherwise known as doggies, which will be explained at a later time) so he could climb and move well. We were planning on going for a short walk and throwing the ball for Braisy so he could burn off a little energy. But (my mistake) we went to the park to throw the ball (what was I thinking?) and Logan wanted to burn off a little energy too. As we strolled by, he continued yelling and pointing, Pah, pah. So, we stopped and he played at the pah while I threw the ball for Braisy.

Lately, Logan has been all about telling everyone and everything "hi" and "bye" so when it was time to leave the park he yelled bye-bye loud and clear. Then he ran away from me, which is unlike him. I followed only to find out that he was giving the playground equipment a kiss bye-bye and then walked right back over to me and grabbed my hand...what a guy.

Bottom of the List

You've probably been asking yourself: why do I even keep checking the blog if it's not going to be updated?!? Well friends, I'm back... finally!

Since we've been back from Steamboat, things have not slowed down and needless to say, we hit the ground running upon our arrival home. There has been a to-do list as long as you can imagine and unfortunately the blog has been pushed towards the bottom.

One of the many to-do list items has been to get our Christmas decorations (including our live dead tree) down! Typically, I'm kind of sad to have to do this monotonous task, but this year it's felt like the decorations have been up for months on end and I'm happy to finally get them out of here! Logan on the other hand had a little more difficult time (emotionally) getting rid of the big Fraser Fir he so kindly kissed night-night before bed every evening. He is still peering out the window mumbling, Tee...bye, bye. I wish he could stay this sweet forever!

So, you may be optimistically thinking that since there has been a blog publication, this means the list has diminished completely, but fortunately or unfortunately (depending on how you look at it), I've been blessed with the genes of my great-grandmother, grandmother and mother...meaning that I'm constantly adding to a never-ending list. While the list doesn't end, I most certainly will be doing some rearranging in order to keep everyone up to date with pictures and publications. Things should be slowing down a bit, which means the list will get smaller...maybe.

Skiin' the 'Boat

Jason and I recently took a long weekend and went skiing in Steamboat Springs, Colorado again. We had a wonderful time together! The above view was just outside our condo, so imagine the views from the top of the mountain! Gorgeous!

The skiing was decent but they were pretty low on snow which meant there were lots of spotty patches. Unfortunately, the last day I hit a stump on one of those bare patches and tweaked my knee. There were no permanent injuries but I decided to call it a day to be safe and hang out in the lodge. I think that Jason may have planted that stump there because this allowed him to ski with a buddy from work (who lives in Steamboat) and hit a great double black on the back side of the mountain. Lot's of fun for him! I had my Bloody Mary though and was a happy camper too! :)

It was a short, but great trip as I was also able to meet up with a friend from high school who lives in Steamboat as well. Who knew we had so many connections in such a small mountain town!?! Ha!

The only skiing Logan did while we were gone was in his head while reading Go Dog Go. He was lucky enough to stay back with Granny Franny and Papa D. It sounds like they had lots of fun! They stayed in Kansas City for a night and then headed to Iowa to enjoy some peace and quiet. What a fun trip for us all! Hopefully, next year Logan can come with, although I'm a little scared to imagine him on skis just yet...yikes!

Bed Tent Bugs

Logan received the best gift for Christmas from Aunt Carla, Uncle Dennis and Nicole - a bug tent! What is a bug tent you ask? Well, it is a place to camp out, eat snacks, have a picnic with your "friends," hide out, read books, roll around and peek out the windows, or really do just about anything you can think of when your 20 months old...so much fun!

28 Pounds

Snow Bunny on a Snow Day!

Today we woke up to 6 more inches of snow on the ground - on top of the nearly 12 that we already had! School was canceled (it was his first day back after the Holiday break) so Logan was able to have his first snow day! When we were headed outside to enjoy some fun in the snow we joked that Logan completely looks like Ralphie's little brother Randy on The Christmas Story. What do you think?

Orange You Happy to Be a Hawkeye?

Logan says CONGRATULATIONS to the Iowa Hawkeyes on their big Orange Bowl Win!!

A Little Bit of Cabin Fever...

Over the weekend in his own way, Logan communicated to us, let me out of here!! Because it was so cold, we only went outside when completely necessary and for one walk, which was short and sweet. We brought the snow gear, but unfortunately there wasn't any snow - just cold. On our last day, he found his boots, Jason's hat and my scarf and sat starring out the window repeatedly saying, coat, coat, coat...

I'm thinking that Logan's outburst was prompted by nothing else...but good old cabin fever. Luckily, just that morning it had started to snow. So, naturally it was sledding time! Nothing like a little sledding to solve the ailments of the aged old sickness of cabin fever. Even Braisy was feeling better after the festivities!

Ringing in 2010

Happy 2010 to all! We brought in 2010 at the Lake with family and friends this year. Logan of course spent the first hours of 2010 sleeping but awoke to a weekend of fun. He was able to play with two of his favorite girl-friends Audrey (our Lake neighbor) and Mason (who is only a few days younger than him).

Logan sporting Dad's new stocking cap!

Audrey (almost 9 months) crusin' along!

Logan on a short walk to New Year's brunch with his new walking stick! :)