Hittin the slopes!!

We've been trying out the new skis around the yard, but yesterday it was time to hit the slopes! This is Tyler in his long johns from Aunt Katie.

Tyler with Grandpa Doug, getting ready to hit the magic carpet!

And, Tyler skiing with Daddy! Overall, he did a great job and loved it! We are planning to hit the slopes again tomorrow!

Disco Party!!!

Last Saturday was the annual Winter Carnival Disco Party at the Northern. This was the bartending crew for the night decked out in our disco attire!

Tyler decided he should try on my wig before i did.

Then it was my turn!

Sunday Fun

The weather today was just too nice not to be outside. After lunch, Tyler and I spent some time in the backyard playing in the snow and soaking up the sun. It was so nice to play and not be cold for once! Kirby was jumping through the snow like a bunny, and we decided to build a snowman. It was so much fun! Thank you, Sun, for coming out today!

Making a snow angel- he thought moving his arms up and down was hilarious!
Tyler and Frosty, his first snowman!

What a beautiful day!

Markers & Cake

We're all for Tyler being crafty and coloring, but in the past few days, we have found marker all over the family room. This morning we caught him doing graffiti on the couch, and when I went to clean it up, I noticed he had marked the walls, windows, and other couch and chair. What an artiste!

Check out my handiwork, Mom! ... and on the windows too!

In other news, I have been working with fondant frosting. I used it for Tyler's Muno birthday cake, but wanted more practice. Luckily my mom's birthday was yesterday, so it was the perfect excuse for more cake making! I made her a chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream filling, and covered it in white fondant. For some color, I dyed some of the fondant purple and cut out polka dots. It turned out really well! I won't be opening my own bakery anytime soon, but it is a fun technique to use.

Happy Birthday Mom!

mmm... delicious!

Tyler loves playing with flour and the rolling pin...
... then he sneezed and it got everywhere!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Tyler!

I can't believe our baby boy is two years old! These 2 years have gone by so fast, it's hard to believe that he is officially a toddler. Tyler is such a wonderful boy. He loves trains, trucks, tractors, anything electronic, books, and Yo Gabba Gabba (a show on Nick Jr.). He loves to give kisses, hi-fives, pet his puppy, and cuddle with his stuffed animals. He is a fast runner, a climber, jumper, and all-around monkey. We love you so much, Goose! Happy Birthday!

We had such a great day on Tuesday celebrating Tyler's big day. We started with pancakes, then went to Jumping Jacks, an indoor bouncy house playground. We had so much fun, and were the only 3 people there. Tyler ran from slide to slide, climbing and jumping. We will definitely go back.

Getting into one of the bouncy structures
Going down the slide

Climbing up the ladder

on a quick break from running and jumping

We had a birthday party for Tyler at our house that night. It was a great time, and of course he loved ripping open all the presents. Thank you to everyone for the wonderful gifts!

Team Peppmeier got Tyler his first pair of ski goggles!

Uncle Nico got a cool bedtime book with a flashlight and shadow stencils

Trying on his new skis!

The cake before it was destroyed... it's Muno from Yo Gabba Gabba

(a magical cyclops-type creature)How old are you? 2!!

and all tired out after such a big day!