Yup! And I've got a video of it too for your enjoyment. Sunday she decided that it was time to start walking. I'm not sure what happened to make up her mind but she got going and on Monday she was doing pretty good with 3ish feet. Tuesday it was even more and now, well, see for yourself...
Oh, sorry about the noise in the background. That's Sam. He found my first pair of tap shoes and loves them. I'm not sure if he thinks they are fun or if he just likes how noisy they are, but either way it's cute.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Happy Halloween!
Halloween isn't really celebrated here but is picking up in popularity. I think maybe in a few more years it will be big enough, due to the fact that stores are catching on the monetary benefits of it, that we might actually celebrate it. Who knows, but for now this is how we daily celebrate Halloween.
My little bandits, Don Juan and his little side kick Chiquita Bonita, with their mustachio disguises. As you can see from their time hardened faces, they are ready to steal the hearts of all those around them. Unmerciful in the laughter and joy that they bring to everyone's hearts they terrorize this area with their smiles and giggles.
When that isn't enough then Marie takes on the fearsome Nutella monster face. As you can see it takes a great artist with many years of dedicated training to master this one.
When all is said and done, the evening usually ends after the clean up. However, sometimes the little monsters get tuckered out and just don't have enough left in them to terrorize anymore. This usually means cleaning off the art work followed by snuggles from the little clean monsters (with occasional brief intervals of a final struggle for more terrorizing) before drifting into dreamland.
My little bandits, Don Juan and his little side kick Chiquita Bonita, with their mustachio disguises. As you can see from their time hardened faces, they are ready to steal the hearts of all those around them. Unmerciful in the laughter and joy that they bring to everyone's hearts they terrorize this area with their smiles and giggles.
When that isn't enough then Marie takes on the fearsome Nutella monster face. As you can see it takes a great artist with many years of dedicated training to master this one.
When all is said and done, the evening usually ends after the clean up. However, sometimes the little monsters get tuckered out and just don't have enough left in them to terrorize anymore. This usually means cleaning off the art work followed by snuggles from the little clean monsters (with occasional brief intervals of a final struggle for more terrorizing) before drifting into dreamland.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The Car
We had some friends, Sam and Erin, here recently...ish and during their visit to Germany they also took a bit of a trip down to Austria. They rented a car and I think there were a couple guys envious of them and wishing they got to do more than this...
As you can see Sam felt right at home even if he was a bit short. I think the guys had fun on their little drive to get bread as it took them quite a while.
I'm pretty sure Sam and Erin enjoyed the driving part of their trip as we heard great reviews of what it was like to drive on the autobahn. Thanks Sam and Erin for coming to visit us! We miss you tons! :)
As you can see Sam felt right at home even if he was a bit short. I think the guys had fun on their little drive to get bread as it took them quite a while.
I'm pretty sure Sam and Erin enjoyed the driving part of their trip as we heard great reviews of what it was like to drive on the autobahn. Thanks Sam and Erin for coming to visit us! We miss you tons! :)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Random pictures at a castle
It seems kindof unreal living here surrounded by all this history. Old huge buildings everywhere with more history then I ever saw in the US in one spot. So just for fun since these are cute pictures...
This is one of my favorites because it's me and my gal. Marie has this look of "Huh?" on her face and it must be there because of the silly expression on mine. You get a good view of the castle in the distance too.
This is one of my favorites because it's me and my gal. Marie has this look of "Huh?" on her face and it must be there because of the silly expression on mine. You get a good view of the castle in the distance too.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
More Randomness
These pictures are just some random fun from our recent lives. To start with- Nap time with Dad. Yup, chasing these two all day means nap time for us sometimes because we can't stay awake long enough to get them to sleep. I wonder who was more tired. Dad or Sam?
My other little escapee. He figured out that he could open the door with the right assistance of something to make him tall enough. He already rotated the handle down so it doesn't show how high he has to reach to grab the top of the handle. He's too quick for that.
And this last one is of my little clown playing and trying to eat more dirt and leaves. :) I just love those blue eyes!
My other little escapee. He figured out that he could open the door with the right assistance of something to make him tall enough. He already rotated the handle down so it doesn't show how high he has to reach to grab the top of the handle. He's too quick for that.
And this last one is of my little clown playing and trying to eat more dirt and leaves. :) I just love those blue eyes! 
Monday, October 19, 2009
Reading
I just love how much these two love to read! They both will just sit down and go through book after book. Usually it looks somewhat like this with each of them having their own books and peeking to see what the other is reading.
Sam also likes to read to or tell stories to Marie. He is such a good older brother and he learns that from watching his Dad. I love my little family!
This is what happens when they decide to read on the couch and forget to bring enough books.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Hungry?
Our little Munchkins can eat like nothing I've ever seen. It's amazing how much they eat and how much they love to eat. I'm really beginning to wonder where all the food goes because sometimes they eat 2-3 times more than I think could fit. Seriously, where does it all go?
Yogurt, bread or anything will usually do when they are hungry. Sometimes it gets pulled out before we make it home from the store.
Sam has always loved his food but Marie has this way of announcing to the world that she loves what she's eating. It's the most "I'm so satisfied with this you wouldn't believe it" sound I've ever heard. I know I have a video of that some where but today you get the monkey sounding video. It's pretty cute too. It was funny enough for me that I had to spend the whole time trying not to laugh and staying silent. Arnold just shook as he tried to film it.
Yogurt, bread or anything will usually do when they are hungry. Sometimes it gets pulled out before we make it home from the store.
Sam has always loved his food but Marie has this way of announcing to the world that she loves what she's eating. It's the most "I'm so satisfied with this you wouldn't believe it" sound I've ever heard. I know I have a video of that some where but today you get the monkey sounding video. It's pretty cute too. It was funny enough for me that I had to spend the whole time trying not to laugh and staying silent. Arnold just shook as he tried to film it.
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