Christmas tree shopping

It Snowed!! Kind of...

We got a whole inch. School is cancelled & people are driving crazy but seeing the boys faces this morning was totally worth it! Grant was baffled that something was different in the backyard.  Spencer wanted to make snow angels in his pajamas.  We compromised and agreed that he could play in the snow after school (his school doesn't close because they realize some parents have to work even if it snows)

Spencer demonstrating snow angels

and snow balls

This was all we had left by the time we got home at 4pm.  I would guess it will all be gone tomorrow.

Spencer and Grant meet a Beaver

Today we let Spencer pick what we would do with the day.  Neither Will or I had anything specific planned so we asked Spencer what we should do.  He picked the zoo, so we drove to Portland and enjoyed their zoo very much.  We should have been wearing winter coat and hats but we survived in windbreakers.  

Spencer and Grant meet their first beaver.  Welcome to Oregon State.  

Spencer and Grant are growing but they have a long way to go to catch up with the polar bears

A tricycle build for elephants to ride in the circus.  

every night an hour before bedtime...in my quiet room

more ocean

The ocean video doesn't seem to be working but here are some pictures.

Grant looking at the bones of a 3 yo Sea lion

The seas were angry that day, my friend

This is Grant's first experience "in" the ocean.  Shortly after this a big wave came and knocked him down, the trip the the beach was over.  Grant was offended that the ocean would come and knock him down.  Poor Granty.

Yesterday the Children's Science Center had toddler day and the theme was trains, planes, and cars.  I took Grant while Spencer was at school.  So much FUN!

Painting with macthbox cars

Checking out the trains running on the train layout!!!  This was his favorite!

Painting a train picture for Grandpa Reinmiller (watch your mail)
Also painting his eye, ear cheek, mommy and the table.