Sunday, February 9, 2014

Seattle SNOW!!!


We got some SNOW!  Jane was so excited when she looked out the window this morning.  Of course she couldn't wait to head out to play. So we had a quick breakfast (luckily! often we head out without eating) and went out to play.  And I locked us out of the house shortly after the sledding picture was taken.  And Erik is out of town today.  I called and texted him in a panic. He found a locksmith (so thankful for my husband today!).  The kids and I were already out and bundled up so we headed to the park to sled, play at the playground, and have a snowball fight.  I love living in a neighborhood with nice kids and families!  Two other families came out to play at the park as well.  After hearing about our predicament, we got two offers to come over and play.  Jane was having so much fun outside that she wanted to stay outside.  So we played outside for almost 2 hours while waiting for a locksmith.  He came, we got it! It cost $230.  So frustrating!

Solly woke up from his nap in such a bad mood.  He was sobbing big sad tears and could not be consoled.   This is so unlike him!  We finally snuggled up in the rocking chair and read books, which camled him down.  Until we got up from the rocking chair.  So I bundled us all up and we headed back outside again this afternoon.  We made a family of snowmen (not pictured).  Jane rolled some of the snowman part all by herself.

Sol finally calmed down once he was in the backpack and outside.  He even started happy babbling, the first I heard all afternoon.

Then we made a snow castle.  Sol was happy out of the backpack for about 30 seconds, then the tears started again.  So back in my arms he went!  Poor baby.

Our finished castle :)

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Sol WALKS


Sol has been taking a step or two for a couple of weeks. But tonight was the first time he really started walking.  Love how he walks with his hands in the air, full speed ahead!  If turning 1 didn't make me a mama without a baby, this milestone does.  Grateful that my babe followed the house rule of "no walking before first birthdays!"