Anabelle Eats

"C'mon, Dad, not now -- I'm eating."


"I SAID, PUT DOWN THAT CAMERA!!!!"

Yeah, Our Kids Really Are Pretty Darn Cute

Both kids were at home today and they were snuggling together to stay warm!

The Ups and Downs of Radiator Heating

"Did you turn up the heat or something? It's really warm in here!"


"But, Dad, I don't need to put my clothes back on! These pillows are really warm!"


"Although I suppose if I'm going to sit around watching TV and eating chips it is easier to have clothes on."

Bundled Up

"What do you mean it's 45 degrees outside? Isn't it still January? Isn't this still Minnesota??"

(Don't worry, Anabelle: It'll be colder again tomorrow.)

The Artist Awaits Her Muse

"Hmm, what should I draw?"


"Ooo, I know!"


"Perfect!!"

Doin' the Dishes

"I'm not carrying all these dishes all the way downstairs -- I'll just wash them here in the bathroom sink!"


"There! Spotless!!"

Corrupting My Kids With Comics: Manga Edition

"Will is such a boy, reading those silly superhero comics with their garish spandex. I much prefer the international sophistication of Japanese comics, also known as manga!"


"WHOA! There's a tiny dinosaur in that shark's mouth!!! AWESOME!!!!!! Oops, I mean: isn't that an interesting idea. How novel."

Hot Chocolate!

You know what really hits the spot on a cold winter day?


Hot Chocolate!

And you know what else is really good?


Hot Chocolate Soup!

Afternoon Activities

With the weather so cold, Anabelle was forced to stay indoors pretty much all weekend. Here are some of the ways she passed the time:

Painting!





Puzzles!

Dance Party 2: Electric Boogaloo

Xander braved the cold weather yesterday to come over and play with Anabelle. And he even taught Anabelle some moves she hadn't learned in dance class: Breakin' it old school style!



Anabelle and Xander also had fun together:


Drawing together on the chalkboard!


Jostling for the best spot at the table!


Tickling and wrestling with each other!

Thanks for coming over, Xander! Next playdate is at your house, OK? ;)

Dance Party

Jack and Jim stopped over for an unexpected dance party last week!

How Anabelle Spends Her Days At Home

At the easel:



And on the couch:


And all in her pajamas!!

Super-Anabelle!

I swear, I didn't put her up to it! It must be genetic or something!!

Sophie's First Birthday Party

Sophie's First Birthday Party

Anabelle and Will had a really fun time at Sophie's First Birthday Party this weekend! Here are some of the highlights:


"Nonnie! A new baby to play with! It's just what I wanted!!"


"What do you mean Nonnie got that puzzle for you? I thought all gifts were for me today!"


"Mmm! Cake!!"


"Where do you want these?"


"Yep, this tastes like a good one!"


Anabelle closes out the party: "What do you mean I'm being cut off? I want another milk!!"

Happy Birthdays, Cousin Sophie and Aunt Becky!

Happy First Birthday, Sophie! And we won't reveal how old Aunt Becky is! ;-)

Anabelle the Aquatic Vet

As a marine veterinarian, Anabelle cares for all kinds of animals, whether they live on land or in the sea.

Fun with Flippers

"It's a nice outfit but the collar is a little tight."


"Do you really think these shoes go with the outfit?"


"And it's a little awkward walking in them. It's harder than wearing Mommy's heels!"

Especially Nice Work on the Beard

I think this might be the best portrait of me ever:


I love how proud Anabelle looks.


Great picture of the artist and her artwork!

Don't Ask -- Just Watch!

Thanks to Uncle Jim for putting together this silly video starring me and my family! (Click here to see one featuring Jack.)

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Anabelle and Will! Hope 2008 is a great year for everyone!!



Here are some older pictures from the photo shoot for our 2007 Holiday Card: