I hate January

In an attempt to try to remedy some January cabin fever, we decided to go visit the great state of Kansas for a couple of weeks. Turns out it was just as freezing there, and we spent most of our days inside, hence developing the very cabin fever we were trying to avoid by staying home! Only, this was the kind of cabin fever where you mostly stay inside, but you have a lot of visitors. And you leave the house a total of 2 times.

So, here are a few ideas we came up with to bring a little fun and excitement to the horrible 31 days of January. I will also credit each idea to it's author. You know how I like to give credit where it's due.


There's always throwing a party for your sister's boyfriend who you've never met before. The Cake says 'Congrats Rocky'.
G said he deserved congratulations "for getting a girlfriend".
credit: G



And of course, there's always the old standby of building a sweet fort.
Credit: Brenna


And if there comes a surprising sunny day in January, you could always experiment with different objects to keep the sun out of your eyes.
Credit: G
G: Mom, the sun's in my eyes.
Me: Hmm, why don't you find something to block it with.
G: Ok. How bout these 'bungo' drums?



You could always visit some friends and family! Above is my sister Jessica's little boy. Do you think that G and he are related!?
Below, we visited our friends who have just recently moved to KS.

You could always do some thinking. A little thinking never hurt anyone.
Credit: G


We did a LOT of reading.
Credit: S

Don't forget about bean-bag peek-a-boo.(wow, 3 -'s)
Credit: S



Of course, if any of those idea's don't work out, you can always do this for a while.
Credit: S

Kansas

We were lucky enough to be able to go to Kansas to visit for almost two weeks! We had a really great time and here are the pictures to prove it!

S with Aunt K

S had this cheerio stuck to his nose for like 5 minutes and didn't seem to mind or notice.

K and G played dress-up with some random gear from B's closet

Bubba on the swing at the park

Daddy and Bubba

This was hilarious. We were playing outside in the baby pool and Nick started spraying the hose for S. Well, S ran through it repeatedly until he was shivering and his lips turned purple. Come to think of it, maybe i should have stopped him before it got to that point....

Bath time!

Brenna did an awesome job of dressing G up as a pirate. Brenna and Kristin were such good sports...G had them playing pirates, dress-up, hide and seek, tea party, etc. pretty much non-stop while we were there.

The World-Famous Topeka Zoo

Auntie Alicia and G with the elephants

S sitting in his stroller sweating. It was so hot and humid that day.

G and Uncle Brady being goofy.

Bub getting a ride.

Snack break at the zoo with Grandma.

S helping Auntie Brenna read her newly acquired Harry Potter 7 book.

G helping Brenna play guitar for us.

Tea party! (well, mac-n-cheese party anyway)