Not sure how wise it was, but I recently let Levi have free reign with the camera.  My favorites:

Here are some photos of our spring- it’s been a very enjoyable one- visit to lambing on the farm, lots of outdoor time riding bikes, Easter with the Nissley clan, and the annual trip to the first outdoor farmer’s market in Madison.

Good times at the waterpark!

Here’s a few photos from our trip to Olbrich Gardens today.  It was lovely to smell the spring flowers a preview of what’s to come in f ew weeks.  And a shot of Levi in full winter gear on his way to school a couple of weeks ago.

Both Levi and Henry have caught the Wisconsin hockey bug. So far all the action has been in boots (or socks) but its a start.

Hockey Inside (movie)

Hockey Outside (movie)

Christmas 2009- spent with the Eberly and Nissley families in Indiana.  Good times with cousins, aunts and uncles and grandparents.  Levi was very much into the Christmas story and the presents this year, no surprise for a 3 year old.  He also fully discovered the wonder of Christmas cookies, pies, and “roller bread” (cinnamon rolls).

Christmas is coming, the blog has been ignored.  Thought I should post a few photos before the holiday travel madness begins.  It’s been a fun month- Levi is super excited about Christmas and has been enjoying playing in the snow.  Here are a few photos from the past few weeks:

We’ve had a good fall, but haven’t been taking many photos… here are a few:

trip to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch on a cool day

washin' dishes

earnin' my keep

scary ghost Levi

Ghost and Bob the Builder sizing eachother up

Levi started pre-school in September, a lovely little school very close to our home.  Levi is very much enjoying the two mornings he spends there, especially the art projects, singing/ dancing and outdoor play.  It is a parent cooperative, so we’re invited to volunteer regularly in and out of the classroom and there are social events for families- seems like it will be a great way to meet other kids and parents.  Here are a couple of photos of his first day:

Another big event recently was Levi’s 3rd birthday.  We had a little party, which was a lot of fun.  Some photos:

A watched cake never bakes...

Treasure hunt!

One...two...three

listening to the birthday song

here we go...

big breath...

success!

mmm...I can't even tell that there are beets in this cake

enjoying the new toys!

-Kathy

(photo credit to Derek for the cake series)