Snow Day!

Today wasn't as pretty as yesterday but it wasn't snowing so I thought I should get a picture of Landon in the snow. His snow suit is a little big but it will come in handy for the next few months in Virginia.

Landon had about enough of the snow and cold weather. He was ready to get in the car and head to the store!

Finally...in the car where it was warm. We all headed to the store to look at Department 56 villages (I'm thinking of collecting one) and buy grandma and grandpa's poinsettia.

Great Grandma

Landon was out of sorts today...probably the most fussy he's ever been. Of course grandma took him and made things all better... at least for a little while :)

Governor's Mansion

Today, my grandmother and I went to the Minnesota Governor's mansion for a brunch. She belongs to the 1006 summit Avenue Society (the address of the mansion), which helps to buy materials that the state doesn't cover. This includes buying china, sterling silver flatware, furnishings, and such for the mansion.






While we were there chorus singers from the College of St. Thomas sang a few Christmas carols. They did a great job. We were treated to a wonderful brunch that included Belgian waffles, sausage, fruit, pastries and eggs benedict. I had a great time!



Today was an absolutely gorgeous winter day. The sun was out, the sky was blue and the snow was white and fluffy. I meant to get a picture of Landon in the snow, but never got around to it. I will be sure to get one tomorrow.

Minnesota

Yesterday, Landon and I flew to Minnesota to visit with my grandparents and other family member in the area. It was Landon's first time flying and I was quite nervous doing it alone. Landon was great on the plane and only fussed once. I was pretty relieved that he was so good on the plane but I am sure the passengers around us were even more relieved.

When Landon and I arrived in Minnesota there was already lots of snow on the ground. Aunt Kathleen picked us up from the airport and visited with us for a while at grandma and grandpa's. Later that night Aunt Moira came to visit and have dinner with us.

Aunt Moira's grandson, Riley, is two weeks younger than Landon and he let Landon borrow his bouncy seat for the week. Landon loves his bouncy seat but this one has alot more gadgets and gizmos than the one he has at home. He's really enjoying it. Thanks Riley!
Today, we woke up to snow falling. It snowed all day long. Grandma, Landon, and I went to the general store to shop for a little bit. When we returned, Aunt Kathleen, Gordy and Emme were waiting for us. Kathleen and I trimmed the tree while Gordy, Emme, and Worker (the big black dog) played with Landon!

Tomorrow, Grandma and I are going to the Governor's Mansion for lunch. Aunt Kathleen is watching Landon during this time. I will post more pictures of our week.

Katie comes to Visit

This past week, my friend Katie came to visit. Since I am off on maternity leave she, Landon, and I spent the days stolling around Virginia and D.C. First we did what girls do best...shopping! Then we decided we should admire the sites around D.C.

The three of us at the World War II Memorial. You can't see much of it but you can see the Lincoln Memorial in the background.

Katie with Landon at the Lincoln Memorial. While here we saw 5 presidential helicopters fly to the White House!

It was quite cold...so Landon had to be bundled up!

Landon and Katie shopping.

Jags vs. Bills

On our last day in Jacksonville we went to the Jags vs. Bills game! We spent the day tailgating with my friends Becky and Cher and Cher's family. Andrew is a big Bills fan as well as Cher. I wore a bills shirt only for them...but am a Jags fan at heart. Landon wasn't able to make it to the game and supported the Jags by wearing his jags outfit. I told Andrew that it was good luck since the Jags won again!

Happy Baby!

I thought these were great pictures and couldn't resist posting them.

Landon has started smiling and it's mostly due to gas :), but we like to think he's smiling at us. Landon met my oldest brother's dog, Miller.