Fun Fair

At the DECC this weekend there was a Kids Fun Fair, Jude and his pal Cody along with Cody's twin brother and sister, Cooper and Rylee mom Erin, Jax Burke and me. It was fun, the big kids had a blast. We went on rides ate mini donughts, ok, I ate the mini doughnuts, any way it was fun for everyone to get out on a cold Sunday morning. Jude loved this dog, he was hugging him and wanted to be right next to him. We had to physically move him away so that other kids could see the fireman dog.

Jude spotted the police officer right away and got a junior police officer badge and his picture taken with a member of the DPD.

Both Jude and Cody "won" a beach ball at teh fair.

Jude and Cody on the train at the kids fun fair

Corbin and Jax

Corbin is a baby lover, he is always taking time even when running around with Jude, to stop and pat jax on the head. It is really sweet.

Ellie and Jude

Ellie and Corbin came over last week. Jude is so happy when they come over, he really likes his cousins. And we like that they wear him out.

Belly Time

Jax is getting in some belly time to help strengthen his neck.

baby bjorn

I just love the baby bjorn, it is so easy to plop your child in it and get things done. The other day Jax helped vacum, sweep and mop the kitchen and also water plants. He is a very helpful child. In this picture we went outside and were enjoying some of the warmer weather we have been having in Duluth. Jude plays in the snow and Jax and I tag along.

Smiles

Here is our happy little guy smiling away.

Sledding

Jude went sledding at his friend Cody's birthday party. He is a little dare devil, like we did not know that already.... He had no fear of going down the big hill by himself. I was not so sure about it but Jude was having a blast.

Pratice Sitting

Jax is wantng to be up and watching the action aka Jude so we prop him up every chance we get. He is letting us know when he has had enough and wants something else. Yep, he has found his voice.

Brothers

Jude still likes his brother. And eve asks to hold him about once a week, for three seconds.

Bed Head Hair

Here is the weekly boys picture... not the greatest picture but still cute kids.

Happy Jax

Jax is such a happy kid, I just love all of his expressions.

We want to look like Papa

Jude and Liesl were playing with play-dough and made worms and then that worm turned into a moustache like Papa.

Jude Stash

Liesl Stash

All about Jax

Jude is usually so busy doing things that I forget to take pictures of Jax well this past two weeks I remembered to take a bunch of pictures of the little guy.

Tummy time

Pirates life for me

Yo ho yo ho a pirates life for Jax

Pirates

Jude is really into playing pirates and wanted Jax to be a pirate too so we put the bandana on Jax and had a pirate kind of a day.

Play Time

It is so cold out and it is a chore getting everyone dressed and in the car to go any where so Jodie and Lisel came down to our house and played the other day. What fun!

Bath Time

Jax is a big fan of bath time. Getting out of the bath and dressed is a totally different story.

Jax sitting on his own...kind of

The bumbo chair really holds little ones up right. They look so big sitting on their own.

Jax and Elmo

Jude really likes putting on this Elmo costume. So I had to take a picture of our two sons, Jax and Elmo.

First Time Skating

Mom and Jude

Dad and Jude Skating

Jude had a big day trying out his new Hockey skates that santa brought him for Christmas. We are fortunate to have a rink on Park Point so we can just drive about 2 miles and we are there. Jude spent a lot of time climbing and playing in the snow (with the skates on). He did hit the ice, literally....love the helmet. It is hard to skate and keep your balance, but he did great for his first time.

Signs

Burke and I thought that this sign was funny seeing as though it is winter and the sign said that the conditions were not safe for swimming. The sign is to warn for rip currents but it was a bit of a laugh with the lake frozen.

Best Anniversary of the Year

Today January 14th marks the SIX year anniversary of my Dad's Liver Transplant!!! I am so greatful for this day every year and make sure to reflect on my wonderful supportive and loving family and the great people at Mayo. Both my Dad and I would have been in a world of trouble with out their help, support, encouragement, dedication and love. Today I remember to be thankful to be alive and appreciate what a wonderful gift I have been given. I am blessed with a wonderful husband and two beautiful boys. My entire family is nothing short of extrodinary and I am greatful. To all of you, our extended family and friends, thank you for your support and love it was and always will be remembered and appreciated. It is so wonderful to report that we are both doing great!
Much love to you all, Laurie

Happy Birthday Burke

It was Burke's birthday last week and Jude thought that Burke should have a pirate cake. So we dressed up like pirates made swords and ate cake. Jude would have eaten all of the ice cream cake if we would have let him.

rare occurance

If only this happened more often.

Dancing King

We watched Mama Mia the other night and if you are an Abba fan, like I am, it is hard to sit still and not dance and sing along with the movie. Jude really liked the music in the movie and we sang danced through the whole thing. He now requests mama mia to be played on the cd player, I love it. We have dance parties all of the time. He is good little dancer and has more moves than his father, who has one move that he stole from Lynne Bailey.

My sweet boys

I just love this picture. Jude is so nice to his brother. He recently told us that his brother smells cute.

Holidays

We are so thankful for all of the time we were able to spend with our family and friends over the holidays. What a great year we had! Thank you all for being a part of our lives, we are so greatful and so blessed. We look forward to another wonderful year!

Rap Stars

Jude and Uncle Trent are laying down a beat.

Cuddling

Jax is getting some love from Granny

Cool Sleeping Bag

Remember how fun it was to get your first sleeping bag? Jude was no exception.

Dinner

Sitting around the dinner table after Christmas Eve dinner.

Burke reading Twas' the Night Before Christmas to Jude

Ready for the Ice

Hockey Player

Jude was very excited when he saw that Santa brought him hockey skates

Chtistmas Day

Playing at Nana and Papa's on Christmas day.

Video Communication

We were able to see and talk with Amanda and her family on Christmas day via the eye ball on teh comupter. It will come in handy when they move to CT. Burke and I will definately get one too.

Nap Time

Uncle Dave and Jax have the right idea after a long morning of opening presents and eating delicious food.

3 boys

Rory Nolin and Jude lay on the floor playing. Next year Jax can join in the fun.

Love the Bath

Jax had his 2 month check up and he is doing great. He is now 11 pounds...what a chunk. He loves taking a bath as ypu can see. He is reacting more and more to us with smiles and sounds, it is fun!