Winter Olympics

The Larkins are Olympic lovers. We have them on all of the time, whether it is ice skating, skiing, curling, or even ice dancing (which we think is kind of a fake sport), we are watching. So when the Peppmeiers invited us over for an Olympic-themed party, of course we had to partake! Thank you Doug and Kelly for a great time!

I went dressed as skier Julia Mancuso and Scott was Apolo Ohno

Tyler was Team Captain and snoozed out on the ottoman after playing

We think this picture looks like he is wearing hockey pads

Happy Valentine's Day!

We had a quiet Valentine's Day at home. Scott was able to ski a few runs today while Tyler took a 2 hour snooze (yay!) and I made some cute little cherry pocket pies. We had a delicious dinner of champagne, big ol' king crab legs, and ribeye steak. Everything was delicious, we were really enjoying dinner, and then a certain little monkey had to scream because he wanted to be included.... so we sat him in his seat and gave him something to play with. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! Tyler especially wanted to shout out to that babe Annemarie- catch you next week for a playdate and a kiss!

Winter Carnival

Yesterday was the Winter Carnival Parade down Central Avenue. The best place to catch the action? From the roof of the Northern, of course! Nico, Tyler, and I went out to lunch before the parade, then went down to the bar. Tyler cruised around for awhile, then took a big nap during the parade. Of course, being the busiest day of the year, Scott had to work all day. Although we missed Daddy, we still had a great day.

Tyler enjoying his favorite meal of quesadilla and guacamole

Checking the parade route before the action starts. Thanks for the hat, Godmother! Everyone commented on it all day!

Views from our rooftop perch

Will and Jack's school had a float

Our little town sure was busy!

Kelly and the boys enjoying the carnival atmosphere

What's New?

We have had a busy week. I was fortunate enough to only work on Monday, so that meant lots of time with my boys. Kirby had a teeth cleaning on Wednesday and now his pearly whites are nice and shiny. Tyler had a playdate with Annemarie on Friday and really liked playing with someone else's toys. I am taking a weekly knitting class with my friends and really enjoying it. Nana taught me how to knit when I was younger, but I had completely forgotten how to do it. So far I have made half of a scarf and am starting on a hat. Scott has been able to get out and enjoy the snow, skiing both Big Mountain and doing cross country out at the golf course. This weekend is Winter Carnival, traditionally the busiest weekend of the year. Our little town is full of visitors, both American and Canadian, and we plan on heading out to enjoy the festivities.

Tyler loves playing with remotes and cellphones- what a boy!

Thanks Annemarie and Kelly for letting us come over and play! I loved the trampoline!

The Stairs

Tyler loves to climb the stairs. He is so fast, before you know it he is more than halfway to the top and laughing. He knows that he is not supposed to do this, so of course, he does. When we put a gate at the bottom, he cries and throws his head back like you just took away his favorite toy. What a monkey...

He also is becoming quite a good little walker, really not crawling at all anymore. He gets going pretty fast now and we have great games of "chase around the island". He is so funny and laughs so often, it is the best sound in the world.

I like cake!

Here are some pictures of Tyler enjoying his birthday cake...

Tyler Turns One!

I can't believe my baby is one year old. This year went by so quickly. People always tell you that it goes by so fast, but you don't really know until you experience it. What a wonderful year we have had. Tyler is such a funny and sweet boy. He makes us laugh everyday with his silliness and his sense of humor. He really is a little boy now, walking everywhere and playing with everything, reaching for things he know he shouldn't have, crawling up the stairs as soon as you set him loose, and petting his puppy. He is such a good eater, willing to try new things, and then just taking them out of his mouth if he doesn't like them... and maybe throwing it across the room! He loves water: playing in the sink, swimming, and bath time. He is so much fun and we are truly blessed to have such an amazing boy who loves people and being with his family. Happy Birthday Tyler! We love you so much!

Getting ready to blow out his candle


The aftermath of the cake eating

I wish I had pictures of the actual eating of the cake, but I was busy laughing. I know Nico and Christine got some good ones, so I'll be sure to post those when I get them. He was such a good boy, so interested in the cake. He loved us singing Happy Birthday to him, and loved the bows on his presents. Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate today, we will enjoy the gifts and memories for years to come!

Below is a clip of Tyler walking today. I filmed it vertically, so it shows up sideways on the clip, sorry!