Barn

Here is my new tractor barn.

It can also be an Aiden and tractor barn.

Goodnight!

Bowl Game

We went over to Peyton's house to watch the ISU football team beat the U of M in the Insight Bowl game and also celebrate the New Year. Although we left long before the new year started, we had a great time running around the house and playing.


Look at how many moms and kids there were at this party!

Here's a photo of us with our ISU gear on!

Food!

Mommy gave me a biter biscuit this morning. I love it! I can't wait to get more real food!

Step Stool

I need another step stool so I can reach the sinks in both bathrooms. I wanted to help put it together.

I didn't realize how well it also works as a seat in front of my chalkboard!

Batter Blaster

Shopping at Costco I just happened to see a 3 pack of Batter Blaster. What?

It's pancake batter in an aerosol can! And it's even organic!

The cakes were nice and light. Blasting batter is a blast and it's easy to get creative. They tasted only ok I'd say...I can make them better, but there is absolutely no cleanup/prep time...so I'd say they're a "once in awhile" fun thing ;-)

Seriously, this stuff is real here's their website and here is a CNN review of the 15 million dollar annual revenue company!

Alphabet

I'm getting pretty good at my alphabet, so now Mommy is trying to teach me the alphabet song. I bet Parker is going to pick up on the alphabet pretty soon!

We both enjoying spending time playing with Mommy.

Goodbye, Waterville

We were trying to get a good photo of us before we left, but it didn't seem to work out very well. We had a lot of fun, and these photo will sure make us laugh someday.

G-G did get me really good before I left though!

That's okay though, because G-G also got daddy!

A last photo of Aunt Brie, daddy, and G-G. I sure can't wait until May when we get to come visit again!

Carolers

Some carolers stopped by tonight.

We were so interested in them, that we sat very quietly and listened to everything they sang to us.

After the carolers left, I hung out with Sydney, Stella, and Emily. I can't believe that we have to go home tomorrow!

Playing

According to the pictures, we played very well with our cousins.


Here's a video of what was really going on. We liked to play a game called who can be loudest the longest. I'd like to think that I won as I have continued to make this noise just while watching the video!

Lawrence and I were tired after that, so we pretended to take naps on the floor!

Bath Time - Round 2

Another bath was in order, so we jumped in the tub.

Lawrence and L.A. joined us.

A Rathbun Christmas

I was so happy when I learned how to crawl up and down the little step in the living room.

Aiden wanted to show everyone how he likes to be a horse. I tried to ride him while he neighed.

Then Aiden took a horse ride on Daddy!

I watched Aiden running around in circles while Beth held me. What a great day!

Christmas Morning

It's crazy at G-G's house. I waited patiently for my presents.

Aiden waited for the first present, but then paper started flying and presents were unwrapped.

L.A. and Lawrence shoveled all the toys off the floor - including the ones under the couches!


L.A. showed us how to wear the goggles for safety.

Christmas Eve

Watching Sandra make Empanadas - Yum!

L.A., Lawrence, and I kept running around on this path made out of ottomans. I think we were driving all the adults crazy, but it was a lot of fun!


This is the best 3 generation Leiran Men photo we could get. I wouldn't sit still unless I was being held by Daddy, and Parker wouldn't stop crying unless he was being held by Daddy.

We did get a good photo of Papa with Lawrence and I. Can you tell we are only a couple of months apart in age?