The Penguin and the Polar Bear

 We went to the zoo and had all kinds of fun with the Burns family!

and no, we didn't get a discount for dressing our son like a Polar Bear...what a disappointment!

Leif loved the penguins and they loved him...I am pretty sure they are his spirit animal 

Two good looking guys on a carousel horse

Baby it's cold outside

Leif and Penny

We were lucky enough to take childbirth classes with the famous Penny Simkin. We had our post-baby get together last weekend and saw everyone and heard their stories. Can you believe she has been working with pregnant women and their families for about 45 years and is still going strong? I hope I feel that passionate about life (and look that good) at 76!

The Sicky

When I was growing up, for some reason when one of us was sick my Dad called us "the sicky." Well Leif is definitely the sicky this week. Poor guy. We both had the same cold virus and then it turned into an ear infection for him. After a week of not sleeping, tylenol and amoxicillin he is on the road to recovery. No photos this week. But never fear, our happy baby is coming back (with plenty of cuddles from blue blankie and penguino)

Leif and the gang

Too much cuteness for words

Ruby's defense mechanism

For years we have known that Ruby is not a fighter. Sometimes she acts tough, but has nothing when it comes time to show her cards. The two times she has gotten in a scuffle and is sure the other dog is winning she bites them in the foot and runs away. Yes, we are not proud to admit it, but our girl fights dirty. It appears as if Rody was winning this one.

Updates from the desk of Leif R Uffelman

I cannot believe how quickly our little man is growing and changing! I need to document all of these things to make sure I remember them when I am old...for I am sure I won't remember. I am having a hard time remembering last week.

He has become more and more aware of everything around him. He is more sensitive to textures and will grab and hold on to things. He loved staring at and touching the moss on the tree during our hike yesterday.

He loves to play, especially with his Daddy. He squeals with joy as Zan holds him above his head and zooms him around. He has started to giggle which is hilarious. No matter what you feel like you have to laugh when this little guy tries to make you smile. He also has started to "talk" to us, to his stuffed animals, to Ruby. When he is on his play mat he will yell at his monkey that dangles down. Only the monkey. It must give him a hard time. He also is shy with his own reflection. He will turn his head into our chest and then slowly peak out to see if that baby is still there.

At 12 weeks he rolled from his back to his stomach. He is elusive when he does this and prefers not to be watched. We got the tail end of it on camera:

He also now is an ambi-turner and will roll from his stomach to his back both ways. He has Derek Zoolander on that one. Now just to perfect his "blue steel"

Last of the Christmas photos

We had a great time over Christmas. First the Brock's came over for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We hung out, had crab and fondue and relaxed. Next it was on the Portland and Uffelman Christmas extravaganza. We got to hang out with family and extended family. Leif got to see all of his cousins who he loves so much and got to participate in the cousin gift exchange. He gave Carter a bug catcher, and he received this awesome penguin from Holden. All in all it was a great first Christmas!

Ruby won "Dog of the Year." An award handed out each year by the previous year's dog winner. He was chosen by Will, who understands how difficult it is to have a new little human brother. Sometimes a girl needs to rest!

Leif and his beloved Penguino

Not a white Christmas, but one with a view none the less

First Santa

christmas 2012

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