Theo

My little Theo (neglected as usual) so deserves a new post! At 19 months you are one busy kid! Things you do that we just love, make us laugh and, of course, make us a little crazy.
- You climb on everything! You often end up on top of the kitchen table, counters and bar stools - you are so strong! I've watched you hoist yourself with pure determinatin onto things as high as your armpits. How do you do it?
- You have so many words - way too many to list! Today while you were eating breakfast I asked you if you wanted milk or orange juice and you said, "No, apul jus" (apple juice). Your first little sentence! You love the word 'no'. When I'm about to tell you to stop doing something, you beat me to it and say, 'no, no, no mommy' - you know you are up to trouble!
- You are a screamer (this goes on the 'drives us crazy' list). You just let out the loudest screams either in response to your brothers harassment or for pure attention.
- You want to do everything your big brother does
- You are so funny...a little comedian! You do funny things and keep a straight face (sometimes with a little grin). You love to make us laugh!
- You love to put things into other things...rocks in a bucket, fill up a whole, etc.
- You are such a love bug and give lots of hugs and kisses!

These pictures are from a photo shoot by Johnstone Studios when Theo was one. Shame on me for not posting them sooner. Theo has changed so much since these photos were taken. But the buns and chubby thighs look about the same! I want to remember my boys at every little stage, chubby buns and all! This blog is my only hope at remembering...

Winter Wonderland

The snow finally arrived in Reno! Okay, now I'm ready for summer :)

Alaska!

Why, you are thinking, would we venture to the far north in the middle of winter when most people are fleeing to Hawaii? For a very good reason - Nikki (Cory's sister) got married...in Alaska...in the middle of winter...on a frozen lake...of course! It was a week of cold Alaska fun and celebrations. Congrats Nikki and Colter - we love you both so much.

Making Jello with Nana. Theo you are an imp!


Gross!

Eating some meat with Papa J!

Brock looks forward to seeing Poppy (Nana's bird). Brock was so sweet with her! Sadly, I think our visit was a bit too much excitement for Poppy (who we think was about 13 years old). She passed away while we were there :( Rest in piece Poppy girl.

Love that grin!

Cousin Carlee was so nice to let Brock use her sled.

Getting towed by the quad...Brock could have done this all day and NEVER complained about being cold. He takes after Cory! I took a turn driving the quad and he kept complaining that I was going too slow...yes, definately takes after Cory!

Cousins...Carlee and Theo! Theo on the other hand is not a big fan of the cold like his mother :)

Ice fishing! Brock was obsessed with ice fishing. Papa J and Cory cut a hole in the ice which was about 2 ft thick. No fish, but lots of fun!

Theo and Moby in their wedding attire.



There was an awesome view of Mt. McKinley on the day of the ceremony. The Ceremony was down where you see Brock standing in the Lake in front of Nana's cabin in Willow, AK. It was really awesome! The reception was the following night at the Hilton in downtown Anchorage.

Gorgeous bride!











View of downtown anchorage from our room.

The hotel lobby had two huge bears on display - very alaska like!

Swimming in the hotel pool - no pool goes un-swum (is that a word?) in Brock's world.

The boys finally passed out on our last plane home! Until we hit the worst turbulence EVER coming into Reno! I'm quite certain Cory will never fly again!