Dallstream Christmas

As soon as we were done opening presents at our house, we loaded up the car and headed to Grandma and Grandpa D's house. Grandma had a full house, and Riley got to play with all of the cousins.

Riley was super excited about his "bike."


Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

Merry Christmas 2010

OK, ok, it's a few days late, but better late than never... right? Christmas was sooo much fun this year. Riley has finally gotten the hang of opening presents, and seems to love everything he got, to the point of getting upset at the dog when she goes to sniff a toy, "noooo, mine."



Hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday.

Duplo Man

It's so funny, if dad will help him build a long base, this kid will just keep stacking until he is either out of pieces, or its too unstable.

Westhoff Christmas

Last weekend was the 2010 Westhoff Christmas. Riley had lots of fun leading his pawpaw around to play and explore.

Our little peter pan

Riley was a little Peter Pan for Halloween.

He didn't quite know what to do at the first house, but then was a pro.

When we got home, he had to examine his loot.


As a bonus, he then built a giant DVD tower.

October Photo Round-up

It's been a busy, month but I'm not going to try justifying not putting any pictures up, so here goes:

Riley and Grandpa discussing the finer points of pumpkin picking:


Obligatory Pumpkin Patch Picture:


Would you believe this went on for about 20 minutes?



I don't think there are words that describe this:

Time Flies

I can't get over how fast the summer is going.
Riley and Pepper have gotten to an understanding, most of the time. I think it has something to do with the fact that Riley likes to share his goodies with the dog.

This kid and his box. He just likes to sit in there, and has figured out how to hold on to something else so he can climb in. Weird.


And one last picture. Apparently, no one likes to eat alone.

Dancing with the Baby in the Mirror

Riley loves playing with the baby in the mirror.

Road Trip Antics

This weekend we drove down to my sister's and met the whole family for lunch. On the ride home, Riley got a little silly.

And then started playing peek-a-boo

Neat cloud on the edge of a big storm (taken out the window as we drove).

Ding Dong the Shed is GONE!

We finally tore our shed down. My friends at work wondered why.

Industrious Guy

It is too funny watching his mind go.

He sorts the shoes.


He decided that the bottles all needed to go on the chair, 3 times.


TP is interesting.

Busy boy

Riley has been busy lately.

He helps unload groceries.


He sorts the plastic-ware.

And walks all over the house, keeping mom and dad on their toes.

It's not the same chair....

See... the new one is red.... and has legs....


So we finally found a chair that we like to replace the 1970's wonder.

Forgotten pictures

After Riley's haircut, I took some new 1 year pictures, but forgot to post them.

Ahh, the midwest...

Yesterday, it was 79 F. Today when I left work, it was a balmy, sunny, mid 70s day. Then the cold front moved in. Right now it is 45 F, with a wind chill of 23 F. (thanks weather dot com!)

No that's not snow, its hail.

Although, that really wouldn't surprise me. After all, it's only April, and we live in the midwest.

1st Haircut

Riley was getting pretty shaggy, so I decided that he needed a hair cut.
Before

After


I think it looks pretty good.

Fun Video

Riley was being super silly a few weeks ago.


He was happily destroying a catalog and giggling like crazy when I would say "boo."

goofy boy

This kid is so goofy.


Of course bowls go on the head.

He likes to play peek-a-boo in the curtains.

Happy Birthday Riley

I can't believe that its been a whole year.


He wasn't too sure about the cake, but figured it out after a few pokes.



I even got pictures taken!

Surprise!

Riley loves his little house. Especially going in, closing the door, and then busting through the door, like we didn't just see him go in. And of course the whole time he is laughing.


So, apparently Riley has decided that he is going to start crawling on his hand and knees (he has been army crawling), as well as trying to walk. Weird...