More ear infections......

"I'm sick."

"Me too."

Took the boys in to the doctor today and they both have ear infections. And despite Hudson's tubes, an infection still snuck it's way through, those nasty things! And poor Paxton has a double ear infection. Hudson was so excited to go to the doctor, I think he would've faked an illness just to get to go with! He overheard me telling Pax that he had to go to the doctor, and he quickly interrupted and said, "I better go too, I'm sick." And he gave the doctor orders as soon as we walked in, saying "You better take my temperature and look in my ears. They're blue, my favorite color!" Pax isn't quite as happy about being at the clinic, but cooperative. And they both LOVE their medicine!

Art Work

We got out the dot paints out today and Hudson and Paxton made their own masterpieces.

Oh, and Daddy did too!
Then we hung them on the new "Masterpiece Wall" in the toy room. I can't wait until its full!

P.S. Daddy's masterpiece didn't make it on the wall :)

We love Chuck!!

Our boys love the Chuck Tonka trucks, and Logie got Pax the stunt park for his birthday. Daddy put it together tonight and he and Hudson had alot fun. I believe Daddy's words were, "This thing amazes me!" Easily amused :) It is really neat, and poor Pax was already asleep when we were playing.

Hudson thought it'd be pretty funny to unzip his jammies. Weirdo!

Paxton's 1st Birthday Party

Through coughs, a runny nose and a bruise/bump on his head (incident from earlier in the day), Paxton enjoyed his birthday party to the fullest!

Mommy, Daddy, & the Birthday Boy

He's still only fascinated with the wrapping paper, and left the actual present opening to all the other kids.
Enjoying his new Inchworm from Logie.

Tight, adorable squeezes for Sidney and Hudsy.

All the kids (minus Hudson who was being a party pooper!)- Carson, Regan, Pax, Hunter, & Sid.

Pax and Godmother Logan

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to! He did NOT like his birthday hat!

(Thanks Logie for the cute pic!)

A joint effort at blowing out the candles.

Thank you to Grandma & Grandpa, the Ahlnesses, all the Friederichs, and the Reinarts! And to Kari for the adorable cake! (We're saving his own cake for when he's feeling better- pictures to come!) Paxton had a wonderful 1st birthday! We love you!

Another Face

This is one of those embarrassing pictures I wonder why I post, but this is yet another new face Paxton is making. This one he does on purpose because he knows its funny. And he was really
hungry and didn't want to wait for his food at Perkins any longer!

DVD Players

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for the dual DVD players in the van! The boys love them and can each enjoy their own movie.

Hudson picked Toy Story 2.

And Paxton watched Baby Einstein's First Words.

The new face of Paxton....

Unfortunately, this is Paxton's new favorite face to make. I have said a million times, for how cute he is, he sure can make some "not so cute" faces!

Hunter & Pax

Paxton loved playing airplane with Hunter.

I love both of their faces!

Snuggling with Daddy

Bye-bye Logie!

We went out to eat for Logie's last day of Christmas break. We are going to miss her SO MUCH.... even though she is coming back this weekend for Paxton's birthday party.....but it'll be a loooong 4 days without her!

Hudsy and Grandma

Mommy and Paxton
Logie and her boys (who weren't cooperating for a picture, at least at the same time!)

Even Daddy got a picture with Logie!

And Mommy too!

And then the sisters!!! (I know you all love being on the blog!)

Paxton ran around the restaurant like a crazy boy! Peeking through windows.

We couldn't love you more Logie! Hurry home!

The last Vikes game

We went to Uncle Lon and Ditty's for the last Vikings game of the season. The last time we wear the same Vikings outfits, over and over again! Though the Vikes didn't have a great season, we had a great time getting together with family for all the games!

And when Ditty doesn't have push toys, Paxton will make do with a kitchen stool!

Hudson is guarding his crackers so Paxton doesn't get them.

Bean bag?!?!?

Grandma bought the boys bean bags for Christmas and they are HUGE to say the least! We only have Hudson's so far because they both couldn't fit in the Jeep, if that tells you anything! Hudson loves his bean bag though.....as a landing pit! He shoves it up to the couch and jumps off. Mommy told him that was against the rules, but only after she took a few pictures first......

Look Mommy! I'm flying!!

We went to Tokoyo!!

Okay....just the restaurant, but it was still really neat! They made the food right in front of us, and both boys were mesmerized. And it was delicious!

Hudson and Paxton watched every move. Listened to the clanking of the utensils.
Simply amazed.....

So close, we felt the heat of the flames.

The second flame was a little much for Hudson and he had to sit on Mommy's lap for the rest. Paxton though, he loved every minute and was excited when the table next to us just started their meal, he got to watch it all over again!

Cowboy Cookies

Another baking day for Hudson. This time Daddy and Hudsy made cowboy cookies.

Checking if its delicious enough.
Hudson was multi-tasking, watching over the cookies and playing his new iXL at the same time. With more of his "stick your tongue out" concentration.

Paxton checking in too.

Playing

Hudsy and Daddy in the tent.

New Year's Eve

We rang in the New Year with the Ahlness family....well, not quite. We didn't all make it to midnight, but it was close enough!

Uncle Lon with "Packy" as he calls him.

Digging into a BIG tin of popcorn...with a spoon.
Hudson will find a tractor anywhere he goes.
Daddy was the first to crash....no surprise!

We made it home just before midnight, and Hudsy stayed up to snuggle with Mommy and watch the ball drop.

But he didn't care for the "kiss at midnight" tradition!

Happy New Year to everyone!

We hope 2011 brings wonderful moments and memories!