Who's the A-Hole?

Who's the funny man that requires 200 parts and pieces and 48 steps to construct a Little Tikes plastic toy car for toddlers? I had NO idea what I was getting myself into. It's a plastic toy with 4 plastic wheels for goodness sakes - Yet, it requires 2+ hours, a drill, hammer, wrench, sweat, swearing and tears to successfully put together. (A few times I got close to punching the smile right of its red face - but I held it together in front of Leni) Hopefully we get some good millage out of it this spring/summer. Thanks grandma/grandpa for Elena's first set of wheels - It's well built and american made - honk! honk!

Florida

This past week we headed down to beautiful Bonita Bay Florida to get away from dreary Michigan for a few days and to spend some time with Jason's sisters and the kids. It was REALLY nice being able to spend so much down, relaxing, quality time with each other. We were able to play with the tots around the yard, go swimming, hang at the beach, go golfing, do a little shopping, eat some fabulous dinners (thanks Aden), and do some late night hot-tubbing ... It was just what the dr. ordered.

On the plane - just the way we hoped

Elena with her cousins - Mason, Lila and Max

Babes are in bed - officially mom/dads happy hour

Everyone playing

Leni taking "baby" Koney for a walk

Elena's first bike ride

At the beach

going for a swim

Golf - Leni's First Set

With Tiger out of the picture - we're working on another fiesty feline to make it big.

She loves golf...or at least hitting things with a stick.

Can't start 'em too early...

I Heart Daycare

Elena loves daycare, which is great... but she never wants to leave! She has a complete meltdown every time I try to bring her home. See this video I took with my phone. Notice her shaking her head no and then completely ignoring me.... Soon after this video I tried to get her out of the Mega Stroller and she flipped out! I guess if I were her I would rather hang with my buddies instead of hanging out with Koney and my boring mom and dad.

The quality of these video's stink, dont they? Looks like we need to get one of those HD Flip recorders!

Elena has mastered eating with a spoon. She is always looking for ways to be challenging herself. See her here inventing a new way of trying to eat yogurt. She hasnt mastered this yet, but I cant wait for it because she is looking to eat cheerios with her feet next - stay tuned!