End of Winter: Part 1

The first day of spring is fast approaching, my daffodils are almost blooming, and I can't wait for the sun to come back! We've been up to quite a bit these last few weeks of winter. We visited our family in Oregon and celebrated Katie's first birthday. Just a couple days ago she had her 1 year well child check up. She's 20lbs and 28in. Which is about 30th percentile, my favorite part is that she was able to stand on the scale for her weight check and stand against the wall for height :)


I've got so many pictures from vacation and such I'm going to have to do a two-part post.


Picking up where we left off last month, Goddy visited on his way back home from a visit to little cousin Piper. It wasn't a long stop, just long enough for a story :)


Not long after that we got some snow! We bought Katie a little snowsuit when we were on the coast. It was perfect timing.

Katie wasn't exactly mobile in her little suit but she was warm!

Rowan and I made a snowman with a crazy face and hair.

Later Logan came home, made a snow ramp, and taught Ro how to ride a snowskate. Katie just watched.

He was getting really good by the time it started getting dark. I had to go in and get dinner started so I left. This was the best video I got of him.




A little happier inside, Katie had some fun in the new playroom (our spare room that we recently cleaned out and moved most of the kids' toys into). I saw these bunny ears at Target and just had to get them. She likes wearing them, especially when I sing, "Oh you're so cute, ooooh Katie's so cute" ;)


On the 25th we started our vacation, shortly after that we headed to Portland. Poor Logan didn't feel well. Kindhearted Max generously volunteered to keep him company.

Meanwhile Uncle Hayden treated Rowan to a video game, something we've cut way back on at home. It's a little hard to see but Katie is holding an unplugged controller. We may be starting a bit young with that one ;)

While in Portland Katie got her very first MAX (lightrail train) ride! We headed downtown to see....

THE MOVERS!!!!

I saw an ad online for this concert a couple months ago and got four tickets right away. We've watched the show since it aired on the Disney channel and Rowan loves them. His favorite is Rich.

waiting for the show...

It was an awesome show. Mover Rich even came up to the balcony where Rowan got to give him a big hug!!

Outside the venue after the show. Rowan was still pretty jazzed :)


After another night in Portland we headed to Sisters to spend some time on the ranch.

Rowan was a little bummed there wasn't more snow but he and Logan were still able to "ambush" Goddy with a couple snowballs.

Rowie is such a sweet big brother!


Goddy and Gremmy were pretty much stuck at the ranch due to a couple of calves just born so we had an early birthday celebration one of the nights we were there. Katie was diggin opening her present from Goddy and Gremmy!

"Dad! Dad! Can you open it?!"

"Dad! Dad! Is it open? . . .
It is open now? Can I
see it? Please? Please? Please?"

"Oooooooooooooh"

I was under the weather for a couple days but I sent the camera along with the gang as they went on a little explore. Logan was carrying Katie in the front pack.

The next night Grandma Becky and Grandpa Rob joined us bearing (of course) gifts! This was the last shot I got. Once Rowan opened up his remote control police car, already cleverly supplied with batteries (Thank you Grandma Becky!) things were just far too exciting to pick up the camera.

Katie got a glowworm which is now in her crib and which she really likes! Even though that night the shiny wrapping paper was apparently much cooler ;)

The day after that Grandma Becky, Gremmy, Logan, and Rowan headed up to the snow for some fun. Rowan got sweet new goggles and was lookin like an extreme snow boy!

I think it's safe to say he's a fan of the snow ;)

All too soon it was time to leave so we packed the kids up for the long drive north.

I think next time we'll have to give him his pillow too.

Tune in next time for part 2 including Katie's birthday!

Happy first year Katie!

I still need to get pictures from her birthday party on here but I did change the tickers :)

Happy birthday to our precious girl!

Wonderful Weekend & Crazy Cute Kids

Logan took me to the Oregon coast for a couple days for Valentine's Day and also for our first real alone time since he's gotten back . It was lovely! A bit wild, wet, and windy but that's what we love about the coast :) Here are a few pictures in no particular order.

The view to the north from our little lawn at the hotel

A deceptively calm tide pool near
Yaquina Bay lighthouse, it was VERY windy that day!

Fishing Rock State Park

Extremely windy day at Yaquina Bay, Logan was standing up pretty well but I was nearly knocked over a couple times and almost lost my hat! In hindsight I probably should have left the hat in the car.

Near Fishing Rock

In other news...
Rowan got a new big boy bed!!!
I'm working on a quilt for it with stripes, spots, stars, sharks, and tanks! Lots of colors and patterns. Fitting for our nutty little guy :)

He's certainly getting big. Since Logan has been home he's gotten a lot braver on his bike too. Even going out and doing "whips"

Lil Miss Katie is still small but is getting better at walking every day!
She'll be 1 on March 12th

Well, that's all for now. To see what my kids were up to while Logan and I were getting blown about at the coast tune into my Mom's blog and look for "Munchkinland & Valentine's Day" (the link is over there on the right)

Now I'm going to see what my boys are up to outside, there's a whole lot of giggling going on out there! ;)

All because two people fell in love....

Feeling inspired I dressed the kids up, sat them on the couch and gave them a couple red carnations. Within seconds Katie had snapped the head off hers and a moment later Rowan broke his in half, in half again, and then down to the head by "fightin" it. I love my kids :)

3 years and 11 months old respectively, silly, destructive, and adorable!

Happy Valentine's Day :)

Can't sleep

Rowan dropped his pillow and woke up crying... now I can't sleep. Why is it that when you really want to sleep but can't the temperature of the room is just slightly off?

Retrospect

I could be doing many things right now, I probably should be doing many of those many things rather than blogging but Katelyn just fell asleep for her nap and Rowan is playing and singing to himself happily. So even though there are many "to dos" I figure quite a few of those many can be done with baby on the hip, unlike blogging. So here I am. Inspired by the new year and Rowan's Godmom's "2010 in pictures" post I've decided to play copycat (I hope you don't mind Linds!!).

Here is a little glimpse into the Godsiff's adventures of 2010.
We had a great year of...

visiting our "goatey" friends,

meeting new friends from far away,

getting Dad back from far away,

welcoming our sweet little girl, Miss Katelyn Hanna!,

diggin holes,

roasting marshmellows with some of our most favorite friends,

home improving!,

foam noodle wars,

familiy hikin',

kickin' back,

posing for mom's camera,
(This one was for Logan's birthday. Katie sportin' one of Logan's favourite bands, Iron Maiden, on her tee and Rowan representin' with Ironman, a.k.a. his dad)

field trips! ,
(this was at an aviation museum close by)

bowling,
(for the first time!)

gettin the biggest jump Rowan's ever seen,

having fun on our vacation to Laramie, WY
to visit Rowan's godparents,

embarrassing the kids,

testing out Gremmy's new stroller,
(Rowan is a spitting image of Logan!)

picking pumpkins,
(and missin Dad)

going to Disney On Ice,

bein' in Aunty Courtney's wedding,
(Rowan was a ring bearer, I was the matron of honor, and Katie was just cute!)

enjoying holidays and new foods,

spending time with the "gang",

learning new skills,
(drinking from a sippy cup because she doesn't like bottles)

warmin Goddy's heart with a glance,

hangin' out with cousin Wyatt,

and sticking together through it all!!

We may not have the "dad doll" in this last shot but he's in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers daily! Can't wait until I get to post a new, REAL, family photo!! :)

We live a crazy life but we love it, I wouldn't trade this for anything!