Mom Shoe

You know you're the mom of a 3 year old when the bottom of your slipper is encrusted with equal amounts of PlayDoh and stickers...

Spotted Snuggles

Anyone that's met Miles knows he loves to snuggle, but it was pretty funny to witness during Eric's "nap time" today.  Eric's been a trooper about getting up early with Nolan at 5:30 every morning, but by the mid-afternoon he's usually pretty worn out.  Today he got a little more than he bargained for, when Miles climbed on top of him during his nap.  I came and snuck a picture of the two of them, and didn't think too much of it.

A few minutes later, I hear Eric yelling, "Stop licking me!" from the other room.  I obviously assume the spotted pup has worn out his welcome, but it is in fact, our 3 year old son who is licking him, while the dog lays quietly.

Poor Eric.  It's pretty hard to nap with a 55 pound setter and a 45 pound boy laying on top of you.  I guess time for another cup of coffee!

Brigid comes to visit!

My best friend, Brigid came to town this weekend!  I have been blessed to have such a wonderful best friend for the past 14 years.  I am also blessed that she loves to spend time with my family and that my kids and husband adore her.  She is Livi's godmother and we are so glad when we get to spend time with her.  It was a particularly cold January weekend, so we didn't do much, but had fun just being together.  We spent Friday at our house relaxing, and we got Chinese take out for dinner.  The kids were so happy to see her and received some nice new books from her for a Christmas gift.  Nolan got 4 new Elephant and Piggy books and Livi got a few sweet board books.

Nolan loves spending time reading with Auntie Brigid and constantly asks her to play with him in his reading nook.  It makes me so happy to watch them play together!

On Saturday, we took the kids to the Children's library in the morning, as we missed our normal library day on Thursday because the van wouldn't start.  Nolan made a couple new friends and I was so proud of him for playing so nicely and sharing.

Later on, Brigid and I went back into town to our favorite lunch spot, The Crimson Cafe for a delicious coffee and sandwich.  Then we went shopping at a few favorite spots before we got home to watch the Packer playoff game (which they lost in overtime.)  

Sunday was absolutely bitterly cold and we spent the day playing with the kids and relaxing.  I'm so happy to have such a wonderful friend who I've known through so many chapters of my life.  Here's to many more adventures together!

Legos with Daddy

Nolan got a new "big boy" Lego set for Christmas from Grandpa Jim and Grandma Marcia.  He and Eric have been working on it bit by bit for the last week or so, and finished putting it together tonight.  Nolan loved the cool helicopter and enjoyed playing pretend with it after they finished.  I see more Legos in our future...

Fifty Nifty United States

Nolan got a US map for his 3rd birthday from Grandpa Steve and Grandma Patti.  It's pretty cool because it sticks right to the wall and can be written on with dry erase markers.  Being the little smarty pants that he is, Nolan was interested in learning several of the states and had a blast coloring on the map.

He already knows where Wisconsin and Rhinelander are, as well as California (where Uncle Luke and Auntie Annalyse lives), Florida (where Mickey Mouse lives), Georgia, Alaska, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.  Maybe he can learn them all?!

Snappy Dresser

My son sure is a snappy dresser! He's been picking out his own outfits everyday and this was one of his unprompted creations.

Snow Angels

Nolan and Daddy had a fun time playing in the front yard in the snow this morning.  It was cold, but they were hoping to build a snowman.  Unfortunately the snow was too icy, so they ended up making snow angels instead.