Friday, December 6, 2013

Christmas Tree and Other Cuteness

"I believe in Santa Clause!"
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree



It may be a long time before we get a good picture of all of us looking at the camera!

So cozy!

Ready to play in the first snow of the season

Cuteness, just plain cuteness!

Because the natural place for snack time is in the laundry basket!!

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Zoo and First Haircut

A few weeks back we went down to the cities for a urology appointment for Elliot. Short version of the story is that he is doing great! His kidneys are retaining just a bit of fluid but much improved over our last visit in March. With the appointment going so well and the fact that we didn't have to drive down in a blizzard, we felt like we could do something fun afterwards and enjoy some family time. We decided to head over to Como Zoo for a quick tour. I lived just a couple of blocks away from the zoo for a little while and it became a favorite spot of mine to go for walks. It was a bit chilly but great to be outside and stretch our legs after sitting in waiting rooms and cars.
Right after this picture the gorilla got up and starting beating at the glass, sort of freaky but really fun! We timed the trip perfectly, right during feeding time so a lot of the animals were up and moving more than usual



I finally got tired of Elliot's little wispy long hairs that float down to his eyes 
and let Bryce give him his first haircut. 

 He was a great helper with the tools!

"Watcha doing up there?"

Elliot seemed happy with the results. Mom is a little sad that he seems so grown up though!

Monday, November 18, 2013

Preston's Baptism


Yesterday we had the privilege of having Preston baptized. I've never seen a happier baby during a baptism, he just giggled and chatted with Pastor Mark the whole time, as if he knew the significance of what was happening and was so happy about it!


If you can ignore the blurriness and the triple chin/weird smirk thing I have going on this picture sums up how it went. I was laughing at how happy Preston was, Preston was just charming everyone, and Elliot plugged his ears the whole time.

So blessed by my little family. 

G&G Haugen with the Minnesota grandbabies


Love having both families in town so we can all celebrate together!

G&G Ronnevik

Hanging out with Auntie Nicole


Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Headbands and Snuggles

Saturday morning snuggles with my favorite youngest babe



Annie was wrong, you're never fully dressed without a headband - not a smile
 (according to Elliot at least)

Monday, November 4, 2013

Life

Snack Picnic

Helping dad with the new patio door

Typical morning around here, Elliot loves to have Preston join him in the crib

Elliot's new big boy bed (just getting used to it, not using it yet)

The boys showing off their new Vikings gear from the Netolickys

E loves to help cook!

Dressed up for Halloween, Sailor and Superman

Brotherly love!

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Hanging Out

Just hanging out with...
 Pops in the tractor


Dad, watching the Vikings game

New Friend B

With their chaperon, Elliot

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Family Pictures

Last year we got a great picture of our family in the midst of the beautiful fall colors. I decided that I wanted to make this a yearly tradition to be able to look back and see how our family has changed from year to year. It turns out it is a lot easier to get a good picture when you have one nine month old than when you have an infant and a almost two year old! My sister joined us for a bit to snap some pictures and join in on the laughs. Here are some of the outtakes along with some fun ones.










I just want to ruuuuun!





Elliot just cracks me up in the picture!



And of course where there are boys and sticks there will be a sword fight!
We had a lot of laughs and running around trying to keep Elliot happy and cooperating (the cooperating didn't really happen but oh well!)


September 2012
October 2013