Baking

Collin helped me make cupcakes last weekend.

He could barely wait to eat them.

Nate wanted to be a chef like Collin. Look at all those teeth!!


We thought this was cute that they were cuddling. I have no idea what they are watching. Bob took this picture. I think those are skeletons???

Nate update

Well, we found out today that Nate is allergic to both cats and dogs, along with his peanut allergy. He scored a 3 on a scale of 0-6, 6 being the worst. It could be worse but it's certainly not great news. We are going to have to make some changes in the house and try to keep all the pets out of Nate's room. We are going to be getting an air purifier for his room ASAP. Poor Nate. He loves Bella so much and the kitties too. The medicine we have him on does seem to help so we will just take it in stride. He of course is still always in good spirits. It's hard to believe he is 17 months already. He is starting to learn the alphabet. He made it to E yesterday. Any time he sees letters he will say "ABC." I think I have said this before but he loves to dance. Tonight we were all watching TV and he wanted our attention so he went to the other part of the room and danced for us. It's so cute. He spins in circles and claps his hands and of course grins from ear to ear. Nate's vocabulary is growing as well. He is really able to tell us what he wants...and does not want. Well, that's a little news on Mr. Nate. I will get some more pics up soon.

Papa and GiGi

We had a nice visit with GiGi today. She was in really good spirits and very happy to see all of us. Collin made GiGi some nice artwork at school and was very happy to give it to her. Papa was doing well today too. He was walking the halls as usual but seemed very pleased to chat with us and see the boys.

Storytime with Grandpa

New Year's Eve

Collin and Evan loving their cupcakes

Ross and Chrissy

We played Rock Band for hours!!!

Having fun at the house

Christmas in South Dakota

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. The boys had lots of fun playing in the snow. It took us about 20 minutes each time to try to get bundled and out the door but once we were out, there was no stopping them. Nate loved being pulled in the sled and Collin and Bob built a snow fort. We had lots of great food and plenty of laughs. Santa was very good to the boys. Collin even got the trombone he was asking for.

All the Quickstad guys.

Grandma Jan made the boys aprons.

This is the snow pile that Collin helped make driving the John Deer tractor with Boppa. This later became a snow fort with a cave, steps and a slide.

Here is our really sad looking snowman. They did get out later and get him a carrot nose. Collin insisted.

Collin was so excited to make a snow angel.

Nate helped us pack.