Out and about in spring snow

As I write this, it is pouring rain outside, washing away the remains of the dirty snow and ushering in warmer weather. However, we were able to enjoy the spring snow the weekend before last. We had a fun time geocaching, finding a fun "treasure" in the woods with the help of our GPS unit (great present, Huw!).

Emma's power of persuasion

Owen was hiding from Dadi inside the minivan, refusing to be corralled for a diaper change.

Me: "Owen, are you coming by yourself, or are you choosing for me to come and get you?"

Owen: (giggle)

Me: Resigned sigh as I prepare to chase him down.

Emma: "Owen, Dadi has to tell you something."

Emma, whispering in my ear: "Dadi, this will work."

Owen proceeds to come to my side of the car, and say, "Yes, Dadi?"

Diaper changed without incident.

Note that if I said that I "had to tell him something," Owen would have seen right through it and stayed in hiding. Coming from big sister Emma, it *must* be true, I guess. He didn't even seem all that upset about the deception.

If only we could make sure that Emma always used her powers for good.....

First steps for Sean

In the last week, Sean has moved from standing unaided for a period of time to actually taking steps. Last Saturday marked his first official steps, and he was nice enough to do it while both his Mama and Dadi were watching! He's now up to about 5 steps at a time, and seems awfully pleased with himself!

I can't wait for the weather to get warmer. I took Emma and Owen for a big wheel / tricycle ride today, with me walking with Sean on my back. The longer days mean I get my evenings outside with the family back after work. As the snow melts and the weather warms, the neighborhood will be again filled with walking families, strollers, trikes, and bikes. Huzzah.

Think spring!

Spring Snow!

Owen loves his train table

Emma photos

Scenes from the house, courtesy our local photojournalist, Emma....

Minnesota Childrens Museum

The Reinerts gave us an annual membership to the La Crosse Childrens museum, which has reciprocal membership to the Minnesota Childrens Museum. The kids have been delighted to return to this fun place! Emma and Owen had fun in the "Japanese culture" traveling exhibit.

PMA

At the end of February, I went to the Photo Marketing Conference in Orlando, FL. It was an interesting trade show, and it kept me very busy.


Orlando is kind of an odd place near the convention center...


Cool fishpond at the local chinese restaurant. I had some *extremely* orange flavored beef there.