New Sleeping spot

Katie is really enjoying her baby crib she got for Christmas. Maybe just a little too much though.

more fun with cardboard boxes

We recently got new car seats for Katie. The girls seem to have more fun with the cardboard boxes then any other toys they have. Enjoy.

Boxes of Fun

People are starting to ask about Chloe's first birthday party, and I'm having a hard time coming up with a wish list of gifts. After all, who needs gifts when the simplest things give the most fun?

Chloe at 4 weeks

Katie Playing (part II)

Video of Katie playing on a trampoline.

Katie Playing

A couple of weekends ago, Katie and Ashley went with Beth and Tyler to a children's playhouse. Here are some photos of the time.

An Especially Cute Day (With a Semi-Clean Family Room)

Toddler Fun

It's cold outside--so we're trying to keep as entertained as possible in our cozy house.

Katie loves playing with her animals. She stacks them in her new sled and in rows.


Diapers were on sale last weekend at Babies R Us for $3.50 per jumbo pack AND 1 pack of free wipes for every 3 packs bought!! We stocked up for the post-natal "survival" period.


She loves building and tipping piles!

Katie's Playhouse

Yesterday Katie had a very fun and busy day. Katie was able to play with grandma Bell, Peyton and a cardboard box.

Grandma Bell came over to exchange Christmas gifts before heading out to see Darryl and Nicole in Seattle. I got to babysit Peyton as his parents and Ashley were working. As you can see I had no fun yesterday.

A Typical Sunday

Katie loves Sundays--after all, she gets to see Daddy all day, plays with a bunch of new toys & kids in Sunday School, and gets 2 morning snacks (thanks to the generous nursery workers and our church's Panera table in the welcome lobby). Usually when we get home from church, she's quite sleepy. But today, she went straight for her toys and dumped them everywhere before settling in to watch a Baby Einstein DVD.

Katie's Busy Sunday

Grandma came over today for dinner. Katie got to play outside on the slides, and then inside with the dog. She ended her day reading some books with grandma. She had so much fun that she went to bed 40 minutes earlier then she usually does.

Ebert's Farm Part 2: Conquering the Slide

Katie couldn't get enough of the slide! We had to drag her away to see the animals and buy hot apple cider. As we walked through the parking lot on our way out, Katie saw the slide again...and through a mini-tantrum because she wanted to go back!

Ebert's Farm Part 1: The Monster and the Lion

We met the Puccis at Ebert's Farm over the weekend. Katie and Gianna enjoyed spending the afternoon in the wagon. We went to story time, petted the animals, and played on the slide.

Leaf Play

A Great Week--So Far!

We've had a great week so far! Now that I (Ashley) have a new co-worker to take over the FT responsibilities at work, this week has been so relaxing! Monday we watched the Packer loss at the Curt and Becky's. Yesterday, I worked in the morning and Katie enjoyed some time with Tyler. Yesterday night, I made Bryan chocolate chip cookies, and today, Katie and I gave our shot at coloring. Her colors spent more time on the floor, unfortunately.

Time with Grandma

A few weekends ago Katie spent an afternoon with her grandma. They played and enjoyed an ice cream sandwich.

Eating ice cream from Bryan Bell on Vimeo.

Fun pics of Katie

A new carseat

We bought Katie's 2nd carseat yesterday. It, along with a raw carrot, kept Katie occupied for 30 minutes! (The carrot did not last that long--thanks, Shadow).