Happy Friday!

Laura is settling back into her routing and continues to enjoy exploring around the house.


Wow, the kitchen looks like fun! Maybe I can bang some pots and pans together, I like that.


Come on, lets play!


Laura's teeth are coming in nicely, and still quite sharp.


Please put the camera away daddy.

I (heart) NY

Mommy's coming home tonight!

Mommy comes home from New York City today!

The rooster got me up early today! But I am in a happy mood, so it is ok.


Daddy, you are so silly!


I'm coming after you! Watch out, I am relentless!


Mommy, We are looking forward to seeing you tonight.

Have a great trip mommy!

While Mom is at a conference in New York City, Laura is left to take care of daddy. It is tough work, but she can handle it.

Aha! The fireplace, my new favorite climbing spot. Mean ol daddy keeps pulling me down though. I'm sure daddy climbed on the fireplace when he was a kid, why can't I?


Toys are better out on the floor. I can't understand why daddy keeps putting them back!


Good Morning Momma, have a great trip!


I have things under control here!

9 Months!

Laura is over nine months old now! She's growing fast.

0-3 and still a fan. Now that's dedication.


I like to pull out all my toys, then watch momma and daddy pick them up.


Dad wants me to learn to walk so I can mow the lawn, does't be know winter is just around the corner?


I love momma, its a fact.

Get up, Stand up!

Now that Laura has mastered the art of crawling, she decided to learn how to get herself up on just about anything!

Laura in jail. I am not sure why, but it seems to be her favorite place to stand.


This toy is a lot more fun now that Laura can stand up next to it.


Shoe boxes are the great toys, sometimes the they hold the best toys: shoes with laces!


Ha! I used to think this was fun to stand inside! Now I don't need mommy or daddy to put me in!

Vacation Time!

Emily, Laura, and I are having our first family vacation. Our first stop was Winona for a family get-together, then off to Duluth, and then a couple of days at Lutsen.

Laura loved sitting by the big lake watch the birds and sailboats.