Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Day 75 - The Pout

"Oh, I'm soo sad."

Leevi has major pouting skills.

Day 74 - Relax-athon

"Why'd you have to go and wake me up?  I was sooo relaxed."

Bonus Photos:

"Almost there!"

Leevi is starting to sit up a little bit.  He can't quite stay up though.

Day 73 - Shake, Rattle and Almost Roll

"Watch this,  I can grab!"

Leevi has started to figure out how to grab things, if only for a moment.

Day 72 - DL Time

"Congratulations, Grandpa!"

We took a trip up to Detroit lakes to celebrate my father's retirement.  It was an wonderful celebration, and Leevi had an excellent time.

Day 71 - Boppy Time

"Pretty tasty really."

Leevi is making pretty good progress with his Tummy Time.  He is very strong.

Day 70 - Unhappy camper

"Waah!"

Rough day.

Day 69 - It's a Bonfire

"Nice fire Dad, we should do this more often."

It was such a nice evening, that we had to spend it outside in the yard.  Nothing makes for a better evening than a fire pit in the yard.

Bonus Photo:

"Just staying warm."

Day 68 - Snuggle Swing

"Just tuck me in here, I'm good."

The swing works for a good snooze every now and again.

Day 67 - Wink.

"I hear you Grandpa Roger, I hear ya."


Day 66 - A Badger Day in Northern Wisconsin

"Go Badgers, Nanna."

We took a trip to the cabin in Tomahawk for the weekend.  The Badgers were on, so obviously everyone needed their Badger clothes on.

Day 65 - Football

"Wake me up when Forest Lake is ahead Dad."

Paige had her dance exhibition at the Forest Lake football game.  The game did not go so well.  Leevi enjoyed it as he usually does most things, by sleeping.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Day 64 - Rock 'Em

"Rock!"

Yeah, the shirt pretty much says it all.

Day 63 - Uhm, What?

"Uhm... come again?"

Day 62 - Sleepless.

"I just don't feel much like sleeping."

Some nights are longer than others.

Day 61 - Sock 'Em

"Put em up Dad."

Lots of motion from Leevi these days.  He is definitely learning about moving his arms.

Day 60 - Squish-A-Love

"uhh, Sis, that's a little tight."

Leevi sure is loved.  Some times too much!

Day 59 - Another Day.

"..."

Just an interesting shot, no story to go along with it.

Day 58 - Afternoon Nap

"zzzz."

Day 57 - Monkey Business

"Yes, I am aware of how awesome I look."

Day 56 - One of the Guys

"Dad, shouldn't your hands be as dirty as Uncle Mike's?  What gives?"

Uncle Mike, Leevi and I replaced the alternator in the Kia.  And by that I mean, Mike taught me how to do it while Leevi chilled in his stroller for a bit.

Day 55 - Swinging Along

"Push me higher!"

Leevi thoroughly enjoys his mobile-swing.  Probably the only way you can get him to relax if you aren't holding him/strapping him in to the Bjorn.  (Thanks Robyn and Myke).

Day 54 - Bjorning Around

"Yeah, this is much better."

Sometimes you need to strap the kid in and go about your day.  

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Day 53 - A quick cabin visit

"Man, it feels good to be out of that car seat!"

We made a short overnight stop at the cabin in Tomahawk to break up the drive home.  Well worth it. Plus Grandpa Roger, Uncle Bryan and Aunt Mandy were there.

Day 52 - Presque Isle

"So this is where you and Momma got married, huh?"

We took Leevi and Paige to Presque Isle where we had our wedding Ceremony.  Leevi wasn't all that impressed apparently.

Bonus Photos:


Nothing like a little lunch on Blackrocks.


Yes, this is where we went to college.  No, we had no idea this overlook existed when we were in school...

Day 51 - Fun Times

"Where are we going next?"

Leevi was a happy camper at the Cabin for most of the time we were there.  Not much better than a baby toothless smile.

Bonus Photo:

"Wow, what a view!"

We took a trip up to the top of Sugar Loaf (pretty much required on any visit to Marquette, MI).

Day 50 - The MQT

"While I understand how cool it is out here, its pretty darn cool out here Grandpa Steve."

We took a trip to Marquette, Michigan to visit friends and the old stomping ground.  Grandpa Steve and Grandma Alice made the trip up as well.  Of course we had to head out to Presque Isle as one of the first stops (well, other than eating at the Border Grill...)

Bonus Photo:

"Not so sure about this thing Mom and Dad.  Seems kinda small."

Since space is always at a premium, we decided to bring the screened whatcha-ma-thinger for Leevi to sleep in.  He wasn't a huge fan. Lesson learned I guess.

Day 49 - Sun Hat

"You know Mom, most people use hats like this to keep out of the Sun, not to keep warm..."

The weather turned colder quickly.  Sometimes you just need a hat.

Day 48 - Calming Effects

"Thanks Kaija, I feel a lot better."

Leevi was having a pretty fussy day, and it was bed time.  We set him down on the couch to regroup a little bit.  Kaija took it upon herself to snuggle right up to him.  Instant reaction.  Leevi calmed and fell asleep.  Well done Kaija!

Day 47 - Football X 2

"When did the Packers get camouflage jersey's Grandpa?"

Just a quick visit for a little Monday Night Football action.  Yes, that is an overage of Packer gear, and yes, it makes me sad.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Day 46 - Skol!

"Hey Mom, can you get me another?"

Just a little Vikings football watching.  No big deal.

Day 45 - A Night Away.

"Wait, where are you going Momma??"

My parents came down to watch the kids while we went to a good friend's wedding (which was a super good time).  I'd like to pretend in my head that the kids missed us while we were gone.  Doubtful.

Day 44 - Still Good.

"Still sooo sleepy"

And sometimes a nap in a lap is just as good.

Day 43 - A Long Day

"Oof.  I'm exhausted"

Some times Leevi sleeps really well in your arms.  You have to cherish those moments.  Especially because Paige was not much of a cuddler.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Day 42 - Thumbs Up.

"Nice and comfy, Mom.  Good choice."

Leevi, as with the rest of the family (me excepted) loves warm fuzzy pajamas.  I can see the appeal, but the whole concept just doesn't work for me.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Day 41 - Leevi One-Sock

"Seriously, who needs two?"

I am pretty sure it is all babies, but Leevi really has a hard time keeping both of his socks on.  Even his hand-me-down super comfy Smartwool baby socks.

Day 40 - Cuddlebug

"I love being wrapped up!"

Leevi still loves his swaddle bag/blanket deal.  A lot.  He pretty much can't sleep without it.  He even likes to have his hands tucked inside.  Paige was never that way.  By day 40 Paige was over the swaddling, and even before then she really liked to have her space.

Day 39 - Another Day, Another Elephant

"Let's go on a safari."

Why don't they make adult dress shirts with elephants on them.  They should.

Day 38 - Lawn Party

"Welcome to my awesome yard and play room."

We had a party to celebrate the completion of the fence and the back play room.  Paige and the kids who came over had a blast.  Leevi was awake enough to watch them play too. He is definitely a watcher.  He is just so content to sit on his Momma's lap and watch the world around him.

Day 37 - Food.

"Feeeed Meee."

Food.

Day 36 - Rolly Polly

"I can al...most....get....there...."

When he is awake (not too often yet)  he is sure a mover.  He isn't getting over, but he sure tries.

Day 35 - Cheeseburger French Fries.

"Personally, I prefer "Ham On"  But we can go with that sister."

Paige isn't too jealous of Leevi most of the time.  Every now and again though, she neeeeeds to pop in to a photo.

Day 34 - Lay Your Hands On Me

"Ooh, that's chilly!"

Paige wants to help out with Leevi as much as she can.  They had a fun post-bath baby lotion applying session.

Day 33 - The Bee's Knees

"Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy."

Just another mid-day day smile session.

Day 32 - Burp.

"Nice evening for a burp."

Just another late-afternoon feeding.