Thursday, February 3, 2011

nice to see you go!

January,

It is nice to see you go.  You were long.  You were cold.  You were wet.  You made us all want to crawl into a box and hide.


We went to OMSI multiple times with friends to escape your frigid temperatures.  You helped us see the good that is OMSI.  WE love it.  And we love our friends.  



Nellie endured many a photo session from her parents and brother, including our favorite after meal bib on the head.


 She decided to stay cute anyway.

 Buzz light year came (nearly) everywhere with us.

And Spencer smiled "one time!" for the camera.

He also took this picture of Nellie and I by himself.... budding photographer?
 

The bear wore boots to keep his toes warm


And we bundled up and went to the Zoo once more before our passed expired.








Although we are still very glad to see you go, a few good things did come in your presence:
Potty training.  $20 worth of toys and candy later and we have gone two solid days without an accident, including outings!  That was until this morning when I had to wash poop out of some Lightening Mc Queen underwear into the toilet. 


You also brought a few sunny days which we took full advantage of!  Our trip to the coast with the Bendixsen's was a highlight.

 Depot Bay

 Lincoln City.  Freezing, but sunny, and so great.

I, per tradition, found a place to sit and nursed the whole time.  I think i have sat and nursed on the beach the last 5 times we have gone.  


A trip to Mo's was in order to warm up for the ride home.



Your month ended with runny noses and coughs.  Yep, January, we are glad to see you go!
(Although it does look like we had some fun.)



7 comments:

daniellejackson said...

A lot of fun things and cute pictures indeed!

Matt and Melissa said...

Cute marissa! Looks like you guys made the best out of the cold and rainy winter. Your kids are adorable by the way!

Malorie said...

Sounds like a great January.
potty training? hooray! and nellie is quite the cutie.

Andrea said...

oh my gosh, my niece and nephew are so so adorable!! I loved Spencer's little underwear with his chunky little thighs :)

Anonymous said...

I am always glad to see January go. February is much better. We need to start planning an epic birthday party for ourselves. :)
Also...your kids are very cute.

Tara said...

Looks like you had a lot of fun! I LOVE that picture of Addy and Spence at Depoe Bay! So cute! And Nellie is as cute as ever!

christina clark said...

i want to eat that nellie. i hate that i haven't met her in person yet!! my favorite picture is where she is eating the window and you can see her reflection in the glass, gorgeous!