Day 365 - Stop Following Me.

"Are you following me? Time to move forward!"

Here we are (again).  In the year since Leevi came into this world, so much has changed.  We've moved states, changed job responsibilities, adjusted to living in a townhome, had a bunch of adventures, and grown to appreciate how much family can really help you out. Adding a second child really does a lot more than just double the crazy-level in the house.  It magnifies everything, including the great times.   Leevi has had numerous adventures with us, and on his own, and it has been quite an exciting journey in which to participate.  ,As always, we truly want to thank everyone, friends and family, that have helped us along the way.  So many things in our life could not have happened without them, this blog not the least of them.  I hope to continue with Leevi's pictures in a similar fashion to Paige's blog.  Stay tuned to both blogs for more!

Day 364 - Monster of the Midway

"This place is AMAZING!"

What summer would be complete without a trip to the State Fair.  For the first time we all went to the Wisconsin State Fair.  Leevi had a pretty good time, and was especially entertained by the lights on the Midway.

Bonus Photo:

What State Fair trip would be complete without miniature John Deere equipment?

Day 363 - Follow Me!

"Let's go for an adventure Tigger!"

Just a shot of Leevi heading out on an adventure, Tigger-in-Pajamas in tow.

Day 362 - Go Outside and Play

"I wish summer lasted forever."

Leevi has been able to take full advantage of his Summer, and put in plenty of hours in the backyard playing.  Definitely will be good to think about come January.

Day 361 - Practice Makes Perfect

"Bat, Check.  Water Bottle (thanks Athletic Trainer Mom), check. Baseball...hmmmm."

Leevi was ready to put into practice what he learned at the Brewer Game.  Now if he could just find a ball...

Day 360 - Leevi's Family Brewer Game

"I'm ready to go watch some baseball Momma.  Let's go!"

Leevi attended his first Dusso Family Brewer Game.  It was a very hot Saturday, but as always, it was a blast. Leevi really enjoyed his first game of Bags.

Day 359 - Building Blocks

"Time to Build."

Little people blocks have many advantages over Lego blocks for babies.  Two of which are very important:  First, Baby will not choke on them.  Second: They are large enough that you probably won't step on them unexpectedly.

Day 358 - Goofball

"Hahaha.  Don't make me laugh while I am trying to eat crackers.  You won't like the result."

Yeah, he's pretty much right.

Day 357 - Corn On (off) the Cob

"This corn is delicious."

Yeah!  It is sweet corn season!  Too bad he still has to have his cut off the cob, but it is still great.

Day 356 - Living the High Life

"I can see for miles and miles up here!"

Leevi likes a good shoulder ride.

Day 355 - TP Theif

"Check it out Bailey,  I swiped the whole roll.  Let's have some fun!"

Ahhh, the beloved toilet paper as a toy stage.  How exciting.

Day 354 - Undercover Agent

"If I stay perfectly still, nobody will see me.  I am invisible!"

Just another day at the cabin.  If you look very closely, you can see Leevi hiding.  Although, it is difficult, given all of the very effective camouflage.

Day 353 - Over the River and Through the Woods to Uncle Bill's We Go.

"Let's go.  I know this is the way!"

Just a quick trip over to Uncle Bill's in the souped-up, off-road edition radio flyer.

Day 352 - A Different Cart, Same Process

"This looks familiar.  I bet I can figure it out."

Turns out that multiple cart toys operate very similarly.  Good for Leevi!

Day 351 - Biding Time

"What's up next on the list of fun?"

Leevi does a pretty good job of entertaining  himself.  Although, some times that leads to him trying to eat dirt or wood chips.  All in good time I guess.

Day 350 - Relaxing

"Good job with dinner."

Just a little relaxation after a good meal.

Day 349 - Wait Up!

"Hey, wait for me!"

And so begins Leevi's ever increasing struggle of keeping up with his big sister.  He pretty much wants to follow her around all the time.  This likely won't end well for him.

Bonus Photo:

Sorry kiddo, you're just not fast enough yet.

Day 348 - Leevi Cart Service

"Ok, here we are a the Fridge.  Please watch your step."

Leevi is getting stronger.  Paige is getting pretty tall these days, and he can still manage to shuttle her around a little bit.  Poor kid.  It will probably never stop now.

Day 347 - Wrath of the Leevi-Monster

"Blargghhh!  I will eat you."
...and on each seventh day, a maiden shall be brought to sacrifice before the Leevi-Monster.

It's official.  He is in the "everything in my mouth" stage.  So exciting (or not).

Day 346 - Adventures in Tempera Paint

"So bright, so fun, so tasty?"

Well, Leevi hasn't quite mastered the art of painting quite yet.  He was just more interested in what his big sister was doing.  Thankfully it only took a quick taste to realize it wasn't very good (and thankfully tempera paints are non-toxic).