Winter is Here

Henry was chomping at the bit to get out and play in the snow a few days ago. It was cold but we had fun going on sled ride.


It only took us 20 minutes to get ready - I'm sure we'll improve.


Walter's favorite activity was eating snow. Mostly, he thought it was just plain fun to try to walk in boots in the deep snow.


Henry couldn't wait to make snow angels - and lots of them! He was disappointed we couldn't make a snowman because it wasn't the right kind of snow. I'm sure we'll get another chance before winter is over.

Picture Season

Aah, yes. It's the time of year when children all over are made to wear uncomfortable clothing so mom and dad can take pictures. All I can say in my defense is that I only have so many years to take pictures of them together in their hanboks before they outgrow them!

Out of 20-some pictures, we got 3 when Henry momentarily stopped saying, "I don't like this costume. It's cold. It's itchy. I don't like it!"


Aren't they handsome?

Creative Minds

Squeezing into the toy storage ottoman...I mean, it's a ship.


Sea Monster (Henry wearing Mom's hat.)


Walter got into the bathroom and unraveled the toilet paper to make a neat path. You can see Henry gladly helping unroll the last few squares. I'm sure this reminds my parents of someone they raised...


Long haul truckers - they really are creative!

Thanksgiving

To start off the long list - I'm thankful for these two sweetie pies...

Snacking

We made some brownies last week and the boys enjoyed the batter...






Walter got into the fridge and found some cheese to snack on!


Getting the last little bit of ice cream before bedtime.

New Wheels

The boys were always wanting to ride the same scooter and we figured it was time for Henry to learn how to pedal...so we got a tricycle.


It took a few days, but Henry caught on to the pedal thing.


Walter's toes just reach the ground!


This is exactly what we thought would happen: Walter rides the tricycle and Henry rides the scooter. I think we may have a path worn through the kitchen, dining room, entry way and family room by the end of winter - they ride all day long!

On another note, so I don't forget:
Walter can say both his Korean and American names now (and it's really sweet) and loves to hold hands and shout,"Amen!" when we finish praying at dinner. The last few days we're seeing an independent streak - he doesn't want any help doing anything that Henry can do alone.

Henry said his own prayers for the first time at bedtime on Sunday and for lunch on Monday. He thaked Jesus for food and his cousins. He has become such a helper and I never get tired of hearing him say to Walter, "Hi, Bud-EE. What's wrong? Just close your eyes..."

Last weekend, after lots of here and there - we enjoyed relaxing on Sunday while celebrating Mimi #1's birthday.


Henry likes the rocking chair at Boppa and Mama L's...so Walter wanted his favorite rocking chair from the other room. They both sat for a total of 2 minutes in their chairs.


Helping Auntie Mimi blow out her birthday candle. We spent Sunday celebrating Erin's birthday with my family. Our Grandma made it, too. We were also thinking of our cousins Mary and Steve, who share the same birthday - Happy Birthday!


Megan and Mama Bakkel


Walter found a nice, cozy hiding spot where he could make music by hitting the metal planter.


Endlessly climbing in anything they fit in...in this case, the building blocks container.


Erin got musical card...which the boys loved and spent a good half-an-hour fighting over who got to open it next.