Going for a Ride

Joey took June for her first ride in the truck today around the backyard. It was a nice warm day...about 45 degrees. Warm for us!

Dress Up!

June found her dress-up box in the closet and had so much fun looking at it all. She dressed up like a ladybug and even tried on a wig. She really liked eating the hair on the wig! I can't wait until she can do it by herself!

So Happy

Look at our smiley, happy girl! She is the happiest baby ever! She is now 6.5 months and crawling everywhere. She loves sticking her tongue out and exploring anything she can get her hands on.

More Snow

Just after we had a week of melting, we just had to have another huge snowstorm. Ugh! These pics are from a lull in the storm when it was only half done snowing. The Twin Cities got 12-20 inches. Seriously, it can stop anytime. We ended up stuck in the house and couldn't even go to work. I am SO ready for spring!

Trip to Chicago

*Our family at the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago*

We took a road trip down to Chicago to get rid of our cabin fever. We had lots of fun exploring the city and hanging out at our hotel. It was a much needed winter break. These next few posts are more pics from our trip.

Cousins

The Cousins:

Joey - age 5.5
Zach - age 3.5
Andrew - age 6 months
June - age 6 months

Hershey Factory

We made a stop at the Hershey Store on Michigan Avenue downtown Chicago. Joey got to be a Factory worker and made a whole bucket of candy to bring home. Yummy.

Legoland

*Nephew Zach, Dave, Joey, Dana & June with Lego Darth Vador & R2D2*

*Uncle Jordan, Zach & Aunt Dia*

*Dave got eaten by a Lego lion!*

We went to Legoland Discovery Center in Schaumburg, IL. It was pretty cool. Joe was in Lego heaven.

Swimming

We had a fun time swimming in the hotel pool in Chicago. It was Junie's first time in the water and she liked it!

Playing

Joe just loves playing with his sister. He likes to hold her and let her pull his hair. Silly kid.

Snow Sculptures

*Joey, Mommy & June - The Vulcans!*

*Joey & June and a huge baseball glove*

*Joey & the MN Twins sculpture*

We went to see the snow sculptures at the St. Paul Winter Carnival. It wasn't sunny, so it's kinda hard to see them in the pics. But they were all super cool. Joe went thru the snow maze and all he wanted to do was play in the snow.

Soon-to-be Mobile

Here's our little Junie. She's 5.5 months old and getting ready to crawl. She's up on her hands and knees and will be scooting around the house in no time. I guess we better baby proof a few things, huh?!

Yummy Cake Pops

*Grandma T and Joey dipping the cake pops*

*Cooling in the fridge*

*My finished product: all wrapped and ready to eat!*

I recently discovered Cake Pops. A coworker brought them to work one day and I had to make them myself. They are so yummy. I made them for the family xmas party; all individually wrapped and everything. (Yes, I do have a little cabin fever) They are now one of Joe's favorites, so they'll be popping up at our house often.

5 Months Old

Look at our big girl! She's 5 months old already. Sitting up and talking up a storm. She loves to just lay on the floor and play with her toys.

Big Airplane

Joey got a super cool "Flight Set" that makes this awesome airplane, a rocket, a helicopter, and other stuff. He loves it. Looks like we'll be spending the afternoon building vehicles.