So many books to read!

Playing with puzzles and books

The Children's Museum

We finally made our first trip the Children's Museum. We ended up buying a membership for the family so that we can go as much as we want. Xander had fun, but it was a little overwhelming for him. It might take a few times for him to really get into it and have fun. There is just so much to do there and he is not used to being around that many kids of all ages.

Coloring

Mailman

Concentrating very hard

Those are some big boots

Getting ready to whip up dinner

Working the crane

All the things to do, and he settles down with a book

Xander loves to sweep!

Mmmmm...buttons!

Climbing around in the tree

Kicking back after a nice lunch

Finally, the weekend is here!

We couldn't wait for Chris to get home from work and let the fun begin. He went to pick up some Chinese food for dinner. Xander really likes rice, but we have never fed him Chinese take-out before - too high is salt, fat and just plain bad for you, at least the kind we get. Sweet and sour chicken and beef with broccoli. He liked it all and gobbled it down, egg roll and all. Then we turned on the tunes and danced the night away!

Extreme close-up!

Dress shirt, pajama bottoms and snow boots - what a combination. Add a little music and some bubble wrap, and it is party time at the Pichners!

Our Warm Winter

Where is all the snow?

40 something degrees in January? This is crazy!

This is all that is left of the snowman that daddy made. It is a sad sight...

Cabin Fever On A Beautiful Day

Today was gorgeous! I only know from looking out the window and watching the weather on TV. Xander was feeling much better today, but just to be safe, we stayed inside. He is still a snot monster, but no fever at all today. He has been running around like a wild man all day! We have to get outside before he we both go crazy. The days seem much longer when we are cooped up all day and night. Also, Chris is in school on Tuesday and Thursday nights. He is taking a sculpture class, which he is loving so far. The only downside is that we goes straight from work to class and doesn't get home until after Xander goes to bed. So he doesn't get to see him at all those days.

Getting a bit goofy

Our sick days

We have been homebound for so many days now, our colds seem never ending. I thought he had a cold before, but now I think that it was just his teeth bothering him. I have no doubt in my mind that he now has a cold. He woke up yesterday with a fever and just feeling all around crummy. I had to hold him the whole day yesterday and most of today. He seems to do well in the late afternoon, but starts to get very whiney as the night rolls on. I can only hope that I don't catch this!

Xander, being still on the couch. He must be sick!

Asleep on the couch?!? Unheard of!

Feeling good enough to let go of mommy and start playing again