Learning new things.

Oh wow.  Helen has been BUSY!

Potty training did not go as planned, but don't worry........at least she can curl her tongue :)

Great weekend!

We had a great family weekend. A lot of it was spent painting, but we did take time to get outside. 

Always a new adventure

Our little Helen is getting into everything. She likes to climb. She just climbed out of the playpen at daycare this week. We are hoping to keep her in the crib for a lot longer. She has sadly given up her naps and just takes one most days. This was especially traumatic for me. I count on her to nap on Mondays so I can sleep for my night shift. Her favorite things are Murphy, tipsy, Minnie, daddy, and mommy. She likes to yell "puppy" out the living room window. She tells herself to "sit down" when she knows she's not supposed to be standing on something. She also has a lot of baby babble that she has taught us, so we can understand her :)

Selfies at 16 months

Helen has discovered selfies. We have a lot of fun with them. It's crazy to think she is 16 months now. Her favorite foods are salsa and anything her parents are eating that we don't want to share. I don't think there is anything she absolutely won't eat. She's also rockin' out size 2t already. 

A warm day!

We finally had a day that we weren't freezing to death. I took the kids for a walk around the block. They both loved it!

Baptism 12-22-13

Before church started

In front of the congregation.  Before the water.  She was 1 of 3 babies.

After the water.  Not impressed.

Then they gave her a book to distract here....AKA her first bible :)

With godparents Catherine and Pat Jones.  not pictured: Jamie Fandrich

Grandpa Gene, Grandma Theresa, Great Grandma Rosie, and Great Grandpa Donnie

This picture is too funny to skip

We had a GREAT time having everyone over to our house afterwords.  THANKS!!!

Some more fun before Christmas

We have been busy this month, but are enjoying watching Helen learn more and more.  We went to visit Santa.  Also, we were so excited for her little tikes car, that Mike put it together and we gave it to her.  Happy early Christmas!

These two are best friends

Skype with cousin Chloe.  We aren't great at this yet.

cute overload!

We went to petsmart and it took quite a few pictures to get a good one.

Not quite sure

Take 62 :) not really

After seeing Santa, we stopped for a snack.  Helen loves Tutti Frutti.  Her mouth is full of frutti :)

Trying out the new car.  Also, the Vikings won because Helen wore her Vikings shirt

Blue eyes

p.s. I know you are reading this at school, Jaden!  Get back to work!  See you in a week. Love, Jess