Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Day 331 - Traditions

"You know what is fun?  Making noise.  Lots and lots of noise!"

Trips to the cabin in Ely should always include playing with old school toys like wooden blocks.  Oh, and if you put them in an empty Buhl water jug, they make a ton of noise.

Day 330 - Super Leevi

"Wherever there is Danger (or milk) you will find me.  I'm Super Leevi!"

Leevi was looking the part in his Super Hero onesie (complete with cape) as we took in the Ely 4th of July Parade.

Day 329 - A Quick Picnic

"Hey, wait, I think I'm falling off this bench here guys..."

We made a quick lunch picnic stop on our way to Ely at Amnicon Falls State Park outside of Superior, Wisconsin.  It is a very nice park, and the waterfall is pretty cool too.  Highly recommended.  Leevi liked the old bench.

Day 328 - Little Big Feet.

"Just my size.  Thanks Uncle Bryan!"

Leevi just loves to put on other people's shoes and try to stand up in them.  Personally, I can think of easier ways to practice standing and attempting to walk, but to each their own I guess.

Day 327 - Tuckered Out.

"Just let me close my eyes for a minute, I'll be right back."

Well, the beach finally won.  Leevi was too tired to keep playing.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Day 326 - And Yet More Water

"What happens when you hit water with a wand? More splashing fun!"

I guess there is a theme here.

Day 325 - Homemade Water Park

"Woah!"

Well, it isn't quite Noah's Ark, but it works in a pinch.

Day 324 - Faster

"Quick, get me out of here!"

Leevi sure is getting faster, and sure is getting into a lot of things.  Nothing is safe. Nothing.

Day 323 - A Day at the Beach

"Look, it's a minnow.  Get it!"

Leevi had a good day at the beach.  Definitely nice to get out of the house and cool down a bit.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Day 322 - Brewers

"GOOOO AOKI!"

Good time at the Brewers v. Cubs game.  The kids made it through most of it, which was a plus.  Now if they could scratch together a win, it would have been even better.

Day 321 - Ball Game

"Let's get the game started!"

Spent the evening watching Paige's Tee-Ball game.  Leevi enjoys it for the most part, though I think he would rather play than sit on the side lines.  

Day 320 - Grandpa Rides

"Weee!"

Grandpa Rides are pretty much the best.

Day 319 - Movin' on Up

"Now we are talking.  This is awesome!"

Well, the neighbors have a pool.  Which basically means all other plans are now thrown out the window.  Leevi had a pretty good time, that is for sure.

Day 318 - Wrastlin'

"You better let me go, or I will get even."

Leevi takes a lot from Paige, but I am sure it won't be long before he can start dishing it out too.

Day 317 - Heading for Cover

"I'm thinking I need to get away from here."

Leevi is starting to gravitate towards hiding under the kitchen table, just like Kaija.  Sometimes together.

Day 316 - Rope Swing Taste Tester

"I immediately regret this decision."

I doubt the rope tastes very good.  I guess you have to try it before you learn?

Day 315 - Gap Shot.

"Cheese!"

The gap continues.

Bonus Photo:



No particular story or comment on this one.  I just like it.

Day 314 - Faster and Stronger.

"Out of the way!"

Leevi is definitely getting faster, and getting stronger.  Its hard to keep up some times.

Day 313 - A Sign of Things to Come

"Catch!"

This kid can throw, and loves anything that might possibly resemble a baseball.  Accurately some times too...

Day 312 - Bottle Shock

"Turns out milk was a good choice.  Contrary to popular belief." 

The never-ending bottomless pit of milk drinking continues.  

Day 311 - 80's Style

"Are you ready to ROCK?"

And here, we see Leevi has moved well into his '80s hair band stage (sans the hair).  Or perhaps, his sister just likes tormenting him.  One of the two.

Bonus Photo:


The ways that Leevi can contort his body, and yet still sleep are quite impressive.

Day 310 - The Wold Famouns Kiwi Star of the Excito-Box

"Uhh, what?"

In the world of kids, very few things are more exciting that a big empty box.  Even one with a kiwi on the side.

Day 309 - Go Outside and Play

"Is it time to go outside yet?"

Leevi really enjoys playing outside.  Mostly because he can get muddy and wet.  Then again, don't we all?

Bonus Photo:

"Crab Pool!"

Oh, and because there is a Crab Pool out there.  I suppose that is part of it too.

Day 308 - Happy Times

"Another, photo?  Sounds good!"

Leevi is, for the most part, a very happy kid, and always willing to smile.