Here's when we knew it was time to leave

sleepy supper

Papa can't just let a sleeping Miles lie. He wants snuggling for as long as possible.

Guess who got himself a little red wagon

Mac looooooves to go around the neighborhood in his wagon.

Funny time to be posting these. . .

So, right now it's well over forty degrees, and all the snow is melting. Ben took these a couple of months ago during the biggest snowstorm of the winter.

Here's our house in winter.

Best dog ever

As Mac gets older, he gets more interested in Lyle. Lyle is still showing himself to be as patient, gentle, and kind to Mac as we could possibly as for. We don't love Miles rolling around on the dog bed (he comes up with just about as much hair as a real dog), but Lyle thinks it's pretty fun. He isn't crazy about the cat trying to share his space, though.

Drawing

Another thing Miles loves to do lately is draw. He has his own notebook to draw in, and he's got some beautiful pictures in there.

His father's son

Miles got Duplos for Christmas, and they have fast become one of his favorite things to play with. Ben can't wait until he wants to start building airplanes.

favorite new toy

We were lucky enough to have someone give us a gliding rocking chair for when Baby B comes. So far, Miles likes it better than any of us.

Our beautiful boy

These were taken about a month ago. They show one of Miles' favorite activities -- climbing up on the coffee table and jumping. He's always sure there's someone there to catch him, even if there isn't.

The belly

No wonder I'm feeling off-balance lately. I don't think there's any more room in there, so I guess it's time for the baby to come :)

Here's some cute for you.

Here's another cute one.

Time at home

Mac and the dog are both very "helpful" putting up the tree. (No pictures of the completed tree now - they'll come soon, I promise.)

Miles is showing signs of being his parents' son. The organization of Rachel and the beer loving of Ben.

But Mac's real favorite thing to do lately is drawing. It's a good thing those markers are washable!

At home and at Devil's Lake

The boys having fun on a Saturday.
Miles' first time on a boat - a ferry on the way to beautiful Devil's Lake State Park.
Miles got pretty worn out after the long walk up above the lake.

A couple of mishaps

It's a very cute hat, but also notice the shiner.
And a different accident, with a split eyebrow.