Kellan's #1

Kellan turned one year old in March. What a cute guy. So well behaved. I know something is happening today but I don't know what but I think I am the center of attention.

My cousin Gigi and me were peeking over the railing and making faces at everyone below.

Hello everybody.

Even the next oldest cousin was having a good time.

My new skull cap. Bad to the bone.

I like books and I got some.

Toyssssss.

This is yummy and squishy.

Tastes good too. I'm one! 89 more to go.

A day at the Children's Museum

All of a sudden there was a gathering at the Children's Museum in St Paul. Kirstin's and Tana's joined us there. We started with lunch. Why is it that McDonald's seem to be every kid's favorite.

Chocolate milk is the best.

See? I did chew.

Chicken nuggets. My favorites.

Don't know what it is but it tastes good.

MMM, mmm good.

Then is was time for pictures with Ronald.

Liam was captured by the collapsing ball.

Brother and Sister in a friendly Joust.

These guys are in Lego heaven.

So were they. But these Legos were almost as big as them.

I've got to tell my brothers about these.

I'm going to let somebody else make something.

This is Sir Knight.

I got my own room.

Let me out of here.

This is Sir Wannabe Knight.

Look at this Lego man.

This guy is made out of only Legos. Wish I could have them all.

A brave maiden next to Sir Lego Knight.

I got you a flower, mom.

Bugs.

Now I can get wet with mom' s permission.

Like my makeup?

Just fillin it up.

Wow. Mom is actually letting me do this.

The new Mona Lisa.

Mom, I'm a bit embarrassed.

Our Sir Knight on his Joust.

Calvin #1

About the time everyone was learning to swim, Calvin quietly turned one year old. Well maybe not that quiet. Happy Birthday Calvin! He looks so excited, doesn't he?

That's better. I will smile when I get stuff.

Hey Grampa! You wanna play with my helicopter? Sorry, it's mine and I am playing with it.

Calvin has learned something himself. He has learned to stand up and walk by himself. And he is proud of his accomplishments.

Swimming lessons

I have a lot of catching up to do on my blog. I don't have the skillful crafty words like Tiffany. I cut out all the fluff and just tell it like it is. My skillfulness may develop now that I have some time. Last Christmas six of our grand kids received swimming lessons for a gift. So by the middle of January, they were learning to swim. They all enjoyed it immensely. Just look at those smiles. Priceless. At first they just got into the water and practiced getting their faces in the water.

Then they started using aids to stay afloat while they learned to kick.

Back floating.

Holding the side and kicking up a storm.

Joseph learned quick and was on his own a lot.Meanwhile, on the other side of town, these three amigos were learning too.For Kellan, this was just like a giant bathtub. He laid back and enjoyed the ride.

Someone was thinking it would be funny to pour water on their head. Well actually, this was how they got wet before jumping in.

Kick.

Harder!

Daddy, can we get one of these big bathtubs in our house?

This is a little Gretchen action.