Ushanka

We braved the cold and snow and went swinging at the park!!
























You can't really tell but he was howling with laughter!

























He still strikes the serious pose for me











An ushanka is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps -- fun fact for the day! :)

Seriously, though, his outfits usually generate their fair share of compliments... but I have never taken Noah anywhere and had as many comments as I had on this hat today! Literally every guy working at Trader Joe's told him how 'cool' it was!

Oh, I hate having a cute baby...

Santa Fe Style

I look just a little like my Daddy here












The orange 'ball' in his mouth really IS an orange!










He looks up to no good in this shot












Grammy bought Noah this adorable sweater, while we were shopping in the Plaza! Showin' off his Santa Fe roots!

Grammy's winter visit

Grammy and her stinker







































































Enjoying the sun in Madrid


































































































































Valentine's Day breakfast at the Plaza Cafe









































Everyone should experience his wet kisses!










Grammy just spent 8 days with us and we had so much fun! (side note: Charlie won the prize for most excited to see Grammy... Noah and I were REALLY excited. Charlie put us to shame.)

We took an afternoon trip to the nearby town of Madrid, where Noah enjoyed his first tavern experience. We walked around town, had Valentine's Day breakfast in the plaza, and spent the rest of the time playing with the big kid! Who, by the way, really fine-tuned his walking skills while Grammy was here. Daddy took his annual Grammy-is-here-I-get-a-free-pass-to-go-skiing-with-buddies trip, and he was shocked at the difference 4 days made!

Grammy also taught Noah a bunch of new tricks, including how to "give kisses". And what a kisser he is, he comes at you with a big open mouth!!

I Go Out Walkin'...

Whenever I try to video him, he just wants to grab the camera out of my hands!

He is definitely a walker! He walks all around the house - he's so proud of himself, and rightly so!

Keese family invasion

Per my dad's request - the most squeezable thighs ever!!




































































































































































































































































































































































My sister, niece, nephew, and dad came for what I hope is their annual winter visit!! We had soo much fun, doing what we do best - hanging out!!

Noah was in heaven -- he had a blast playing with his cousins (and of course Auntie and Pappy!)!! He was quite the little stinker and show-off, and even took his first few solo steps.

It certainly has been quiet around here the past few days. Even Charlie noticed.

There are a lot of photos - so I'll let them speak for themselves!