Lego help

Christmas, 1984. Jeff receives a new Lego set from Santa. Immediately asks Andy to assemble it so he can play with it. 

Last weekend: Big sister works on assembling Lego set. Little brother takes over with the playing.

5 years, 1 month & 2 years, 10 months

We took photos this morning, but Dad was busy all day. So here we finally have them!

John and I insisted on doing pictures on the porch dressed up as Super Girl and Super Boy. Keillor didn't need to dress up because he is always Super Pup.

A few updates from this month:

Grandpa Rick came to visit over our Thanksgiving break! We had a fun-filled five days with him - up to Conifer for Thanksgiving, the Zoo, City Park playground, Badger game on TV, Regis basketball and lots of goofing around at home. He even came to my physical therapy appointment on Monday morning!

Swim lessons continue. John is definitely ready for the older kids class (he needs to wait until he's three, though). I am getting way more comfortable with dunking my head and face.

Even though it's still very mild here in Denver, we're trying to get into the Christmas spirit. Our tree went up this evening with both John and I helping to decorate. Scrooge was strongly encouraged (or maybe forced) into putting lights up outside. It was worth the effort when he saw John jumping up and down with excitement when they were turned on. Tomorrow night is our annual trip to the Colorado Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker!

Question time!

For Tess:

1. Who would win in a fight between a Badger and a Buckeye? Buckeye. [editor's note: That was painful to type]

2. Describe yourself using only one word. Happy.

3. If you could build anything in the backyard, what would it be? A playhouse.

4. What do you like best about your brother? Playing with him!

5. What do you think your first job will be? Working!

6. If you were 100 feet tall, what would you do? Ummm...build...ummm...build a...no, no! I would step onto the roof.

7. What was your favorite Thanksgiving food? Turkey.

8. Would you rather have tentacles for arms or legs? Arms.

For John:

1. What is your favorite book? Go Dog Go (editor's note: This has been consistent for months!)

2. Who is your best friend? Alejo.

3. What is your favorite breakfast food? Oranges.

4. Regis Rangers, Colorado Buffaloes, or Wisconsin Badgers? Buffaloes.

5. What is your favorite TV show? Dinosaur Train.

6. What activity do you love to do at school? Something about "guys, cement, and a table." None of the rest of us know what he was talking about.

7. Who is your favorite teacher? Maria.

8. Why are you excited to go to the Primary classroom in January? Food and Alejo.

9. Would you rather have tentacles for arms or legs? My legs!

Video Tuesday

Catching up on a few videos from Dad's phone over the last week or so...

Our first video solves a long-standing mystery. The mystery of how the lights get hung on the giant White Fir on campus.

Having fun at my birthday party last weekend:

Enjoying the Badger game:

Boundary

Little brother was having some trouble coloring on his side of the paper. Big sister had the solution.

Turkey

Happy Thanksgiving!

Birthday party

Sunday was my official kid birthday party. We had 15 or 20 friends over to a place that featured a ton of indoor playground equipment. It was amazing!

Testing things out before folks arrive.

Friday

School was closed last Friday so it was just me and Dad for the day! The day started with my 5-year checkup. Dr. Coogan says I'm healthy and to keep up the great work. After the doctor we went out for lunch and then to the science museum.

Vision test! Both eyes are 20/20.

Dinosaur exhibit.

IMAX show in 3D.
I jumped when there was a snake coming right at the audience!

Thanksgiving lunch

Parents were invited to school last week for our Thanksgiving lunch! It was also my first time having hot lunch at school!

Art Museum

Denver Art Museum on Sunday.

Regis basketball

Game #1

Veterans Day

Having fun at the Veterans Day parade. Big sister refused to look at the camera, but we think you can see a slight smile in there!

Swings

We are low on pictures this week. Here's a few from goofing around last Saturday...

Bunny and construction worker

Finally a Halloween picture!

Birthday #2

On my actual birthday we had a few folks over...

Meal choice: Corn dogs, french fries, apple sauce.

 Birthday girl telling Dad that he's taken enough pictures already.

Landon shares Dad's feelings that John should be using a fork!

Marble cake

John and I got to help Dad make my "chocolate and vanilla birthday cake with chocolate and vanilla frosting" on Saturday. We both got to make a cake mix with dueling mixers, then came together at the table to properly combine the batter. Also, I asked Dad to get some lemons so people could squeeze fresh lemon juice onto their cake. Very fancy!

Birthday #1

Sorry about the delay on posts this week. Our blog editor was a little too sick! Let's get caught up on the weekend!

Erin came over last Friday to celebrate birthday #1. She brought pizza and cake!

Trying to explain to John that it's not his job to blow out the candles.


Notice the left arm holding back the little brother who is still trying to blow out the candles.