Ada's First Sippy Cup

This picture was Ada's first time using a sippy cup. (Doesn't she look like a big girl?) She did really well with using her cup. Since all things go straight to her mouth she figured out how to use the cup pretty easily. Since Ada is only 6 months old the Easter Bunny decided to bring her some Winnie the Pooh sippy cups as they are "both usable and practical". If anyone has seen Benjamin's old sippy cups you know it was time to throw them out! He had Diego cups that the design had worn off of but he still insisted that he had to use them and he continued to all these cups his "Diego cups" even though you could not see any signs of these cups ever having had a design.

That Crazy Car!

Benjamin showing Ada how to drive and operate the car


Ada decided that she had enough fun and wanted out


The seatbelt invention!

Benjamin has always enjoyed playing in grandma and grandpa C's coopala car so this past weekend was no exception. This time Benjamin and aunt Carrie devised a seatbelt to use in the car. It was so cute watching Carrie and Benjamin play together. Benjamin would always make sure the seatbelt was fasten so he could "drive" his car. If he forgot about fastening his seatbelt aunt Carrie would remind him. I don't know who was having more fun, Benjamin or auntie Carrie! Benjamin decided that Ada needed to play with him also so she got her first ride in the car. She had a pretty good time but I think Benjamin enjoyed himself more!

Easter 2008

We spent Easter 2008 with my side of the family at my parent's place in Glenwood, MN. We had a good time eating, visiting, and more eating! The sugar cookies that Benjamin and I made were a hit. I also brought along Rice Krispie Bars and a Pistachio Bundt Cake. Trust me, no one left hungry.

It was fun seeing my sister Carrie and her husband Matt, my brother Craig and his fiance Stephanie, my brother Colin, and my parents. Corey decided not to come home due to a "final" that he needed to study for. It's getting rarer and rarer that we are all home at the same time any more. Needless to say, Benjamin kept his aunt, uncles, and grandparents entertained and busy!

He enjoyed playing with grandma and grandpa's puzzles and reading books. When we left SD we had no snow here (there was a little beside the road, and here and there but no real snow covering). Except for our front yard which looks like a no-till farmer (slow to melt snow and warm up). When we got to MN they had snow everywhere. Uncle Craig greeted us with a snowman that he made.

Being Silly!!

Easter Prep

Benjamin and I decided that we needed to make some sugar cookies for Easter. I mixed up the cookie dough on Holy Thursday and baked the cookies on Good Friday afternoon (Thank you Governor Rounds for giving me the afternoon off). Benjamin and I frosted and decorated them Friday evening. We had a lot of fun. Benjamin helped with spreading the frosting on the cookies but I think he enjoyed putting the sprinkles on the most. Benjamin liked working with the pink and white candy circles. He liked putting those on the cookies. He would always help himself to some of them and then say "umm that's good stuff". We were both pretty proud of our handy work. The only trouble with these cookies is that you can't eat just one; especially, if they are frosted! For the family recipe go here.

Alone time

Mommy, how long do I have before Benjamin comes? I am sure this is what is going through Ada's mind as she is sitting in her crib. Benjamin loves to play toys with Ada. He doesn't quite understand that she can't do everything he does, yet.

Playing with Dolls

Benjamin loves playing with his little sister, Ada, even if it is playing dolls. He will take such good care of his "baby". He makes sure the baby gets something to eat, drink, sleep (he covers the baby up), and he even changes the baby. He is quite the father! He tries telling Ada what to do with the baby but she just grabs the baby and shakes her until she decides she has had enough and throws her down. I think Benjamin will get a lot of doll time in between our house and daycare as he is one of two boys at daycare. It is so cute watching Benjamin and Ada play together. I have to admit I enjoy watching Benjamin play dolls and take care of his "baby". Tonight, when we gave Benjamin and Ada a bath, Benjamin was giving his baby a bath while I gave my baby (Ada) a bath.