Many times lately Jessica and I will notice Lewis standing. Just today he was holding onto my leg and I moved to go get something. I looked back and there he was, standing up like a fence post, trying decide what to do next. Three or four seconds. He’s amaaaaaazing! This photo was taken with a little fatherly coaching. I’d hold him, let go and take a couple photos before he fell down. I could make a newborn look like he was standing if I was quick enough, although the results would be a little more bruisy.

Yesterday was Mira’s birthday (Art’s cousin). He made a playdough cake, put in candles, and blew them out. Five times.

Yesterday we visited the Twin City Model Railroad Museum for night trains. it’s a special thing they do with lit up trains in the evening. It, was, fun.

So, Evva and Art were in the backyard, trudging around in the fresh snow. They found a sled burried under there, started to dig it out then Evva ate a big bite of snow and Art dug up a handful, too. Next thing you know the two of them were just scooping snow into their mouths and….

What was that sound in the kitchen? Oh! Lewis. I probably shouldn’t have been looking out the window so long. Wait – I know it’s Cheerio size, but don’t eat the cat food, Lewis!
(posted by Jess)

Click here for 22-second audio track of Lew making some amazing sounds (from about 2 months ago…)

I came into Art's room yesterday and he was laying on the floor with two gackoos.  He said, "Mama, do you know that… I love gackoos?"