Bunnies with antlers

No reason for this entry other than to add photos of all the reindeer from Christmastime. When I have my blog printed into a book at the end of 2012, I want to be sure these antler shots are included, which they won't be unless I put them into a regular posting. So here are the most famous reindeer of all... 

Minnesota weather, as usual, is predictably unpredictable. There is more snow on the ground today than there was over Christmas, so these dear little deer might want to rustle up a sleigh to help Ralph (the resident Easter Bunny) deliver eggs and Easter candy next weekend. Hannah and Vivi, bring your winter coats and boots!

Cousins play ball

I have so many sweet pictures from this week that I don't know how to choose which ones to put here. 

A few weeks ago, Ethan and Owen informed me quite emphatically that we didn't have enough puppies and other stuffed animals at our house. I decided to remedy the problem by adopting seven little puppies, a big cat, a giraffe, a kangaroo, a leopard, and an elephant. No reason for this particular combo of pets, other than that E and O requested puppies and then named another dozen types of animals.

Fortunately, Owen and Ethan made the critters feel right at home.

Annie brought Miles and Westy for a visit on Saturday to meet the animal menagerie as well as read, do puzzles, and play with their cousins. Miles put a map puzzle of the U.S. together in a flash, while Gpappy offered (more than enough) advice as to where to put each state.

While the rest of us were putting together the puzzle and reading some books, Annie and Westy took a nap. Here's how they looked when they woke up. Miles was happy to see them.

After naps, Annie, Miles, Westy, and Gpappy met Charlie, Angie, Owen, and Ethan at the gym for a workout. The boys were serious about the game.

 

 Here are the big boys...and Westy:

I'm not sure what this is all about... maybe I don't want to know!

Here's a snuggly shot of Owen, with Gpappy and Auntie Annie.  

And now for one more picture of each kiddo on the court...

Ethan

 Miles

 Owen

Westy

Today we had a long and fun Skype session with Hannah, Vivian, and their parents. While we looked out at a gray and white winter landscape, they had lunch on their porch! Let's hope the snow is gone before they come to MN in a few weeks!