Fall

Voting

Feb 11, 2010


Snow!
You would think that living in Wisconsin would
mean that Owen has been out in the snow several
times in the last 4 months, but had not ventured out
until last week. Between ear infections, colds, and sub
zero degree weather, it just never seemed right. I took
him out on my own last week when I shoveled and
he wanted so badly to get up and walk around himself.
He seemed to really enjoy it, but after a few minutes
he is ready to go in and get warm!
All bundled up!


Jordan took him for a ride on Tuesday with
our most recent snowfall of 12 inches!




Feb 1, 2010


Owen "ice skating"

Ice Boating
We went to Pewaukee Lake on Sunday to go ice
boating with my best friend Abby, her husband and
her parents. Abby's dad has been ice boating for years
and he likes to share thrill with anyone that is willing to
try. Owen, Abby, her mom and I all stayed inside
the restaurant to watch the boys go out on the ice.
It was a fun way to spend Sunday afternoon!
Tony and Mr. Nies showing Jordan the ropes
Tony and Jordan getting out onto the Lake
Owen came out for a visit to check out
the ice and the boat
Walking on the lake is always a strange feeling
Owen checking out the boat

Jan 29, 2010

Walking, Walking, Walking
Owen refined his walking skills while we were
in Florida and now does circles around the house.
Here is a little video of his 15 minute marathon.




Vacuuming!
Owen is obsessed with our vacuums! He loves to
come and try to help me with dust buster or the
large vacuum. I've been letting him do his own clean
up and he does a pretty good job!

Jan 23, 2010



Florida!
We endured our first flight and vacation as a family
and boy did we have a great time! The 3 of us headed
to Naples last Saturday to visit my parents at the condo
they are renting for the month. Owen was a perfect
angel on the flight to Florida! He slept in his car seat
and when he woke up he made several friends with the
passengers around us. Some people even commented
that they weren't aware that we even had a baby with us!
We had a really special week with great company and
wonderful warm weather. Needless to say, Jordan and I
were questioning why we live in WI in the first place!
Here is a sampling of our pictures.....I took over 200 :)

Daddy and Owen before our flight to Florida. We
had to get up at 3:00 am to make our 7:00 flight!
My mom saved this lizard from the unseasonably
cold weather the first week in January and she kept
it until we arrived.
Owen's First Time in the Sand
He was hesitant at first, only putting
one foot down, but once he realized he could
kick and fling it with his feet, he liked it!




Family photo
Dip in the Ocean
He did cry when we did this, only because the water
was FREEZING!!! He didn't do much but dip his
toes in the whole trip - I don't blame him.
Sitting in his little chair under the cabana
Beach walk with Mom and Grandma
Playing in the condo lanai
Showing off his new top chompers!
A beach walk with Poppa
then again with Grandma and Poppa
Lots of shells covering the beach
Oh, how I miss this
Daddy dug Owen a hole......he didn't stay long
because the sand was chilly

Getting some rays
Everyday around 3 we saw several dolphins
swim by looking for food

Owen took his afternoon naps was the beach everyday.
Jordan would walk him up and down the beach
and then hold him for up to 2 hours! Once my dad
was in town Jordan handed him over. The pictures
of Jordan holding him are on my moms camera :(
On our last day there Jordan took Owen for his first
dip in a pool. He was happy for the first few minutes
but then decided it wasn't for him.
"Wave Hi!"

"Get me out of here!"

Jan 4, 2010

Happy Birthday Owen!
We had a great celebration with family and
friends for Owen's first birthday. It was a
day that I will treasure.
Birthday cake for everyone
Owen's cake
Second cousin's Michelle and Jenna


Birthday decorations
Singing Happy Birthday
Getting ready to dig in
"This is for me?!"
Had to give him a taste to get him started
Digging in on his own
Proud Mommy and Daddy with birthday boy
Still going strong

The end result
Time to open presents
Playing with Carter in the cozy coupe
Abby was giving wagon rides
Playing with cousin's computers