basketball

Louis started basketball this winter.  He is the number 5 in the foreground.  Here he is shooting a basket during the warm up.  He has Monday night practices and Saturday morning games. 

This was the best shot I got.  Every shot I tried to take was a blurry mess.  Hint hint Doug...mommy needs a new camera.

Minneapolis

 Will sharing his binky with buddah.

We didn't get a chance to see friends over Thanksgiving so we made the drive to Minneapolis last weekend to visit.  Here we are at my favorite Japanese steakhouse.  This was Alden and Amelia's first time.  We all had a fun time.  Will even loved the show.  He wasn't a big eater but I did feed him with the chopsticks. 

Later we went to visit the Preiners.  Hopefully Sara can share some photos since I forgot my camera. 

I love my daddy

Love these pictures of Will and Doug.

dishwasher safe

Will enjoys helping us in the kitchen.  The dishwasher is one of the most fun part of cooking.  Here Will is helping us load the dishwasher.  He put in his green spoon (which he had thrown onto the floor during supper) and his play smoothie.  He later tried to put the play donut in the soap dispenser. 

Taz

Our friend Mark bought Will a super fun stuffed Taz for Christmas.  He has become a new family member.  Will just started walking a few days before this photo.  His balance was questionable and Taz was heavy.  He would grunt as he tried to lift him and walk.  He staggered from the wait and would rest on chairs and walls.  He was so proud to make it into the kitchen to give me Taz.

like father like son

Kuhtz Family Store

Louis loves his new Kuhtz shirt.

Walking!!!! Yeah!!!!!

Two weeks ago Will woke up and said, "Yeah, I'm walking today!!" (and he hasn't stopped since)  The first two weeks he walked with his hands up over his head.  So funny.  Now he is more confident and often walks with his hands down.  Wish I had better photos.  My camera is worn out and needs to be replaced.  Not the best at capturing the sweet moments right now.

where's the snow?

Santa brought Louis a new sled but Will decided it was just as much fun to use in the living room.

Magic Kingdom

We packed all of the kids up on the 26th and headed to Magic Kingdom.  We and the other 100,000 people were blessed with a warm and sunny day.  We took the ferry entering and the monorail leaving.  We entered just in time to see the parade which I enjoyed.  It was so busy we didn't see many characters walking around.  There were long lines but the MontMarquette's were experts.  With their help we were able to see a lot and ride a lot.  The castle was amazing.  It really did look magical covered in millions of lights.  Louis loved it all but by far his favorite was Big Thunder Mountain Railroad coaster.  They rode it after dark.  Will was a trouper.  He took a nap in the Carousel of Progress and in line to the Pirates of the Caribbean.  He was 100 percent passed out by 8pm.  We are looking forward to going back on a less busy day.  : )

Christmas at Grandma and Papa's in Florida