1.06.2011

Big Sister

I know she looks excited, but really she will be later. Auna's new baby sister is due to arrive early April. We are sure she will love sharing mommy - haha. It should be a fun ride. Everything is going well so far with the pregnancy. Auna and I took a nasty ride down the stairs the same day we had the ultrasound, but the only thing that came from the fall is a still sore tailbone for me. Better me than the girls.

Auna update:
Auna is a very determined little lady. She is always busy getting into something and figuring things out that amaze me. She is talking a ton and starting to sing a bit as well. She still loves her babies and takes very good care of them. She "shhhes" them, feeds and burps them. Books, puzzles, cars, little people, play dough, coloring are just a few of the activities that keep us busy throughout the day. Alex built her a cardboard house in the basement that is pretty amazing. She likes to go in and out of it and pop her head out of one of the many windows and say, "hi" like she hasn't seen you all day. Her and Addie are becoming quite the pair. She likes to help feed her, share her water with her (which can be messy at times), sit on her, pet and hug her, give her treats (this could include the remains of a meal or a plate to clean off), and ride her. Addie has found that as annoying as this kid can be, nine times out of ten hanging near by ends in some sort of snack. I think it is a win-win for the two. Addie even pulled her a bit in the sled the other weekend. I'm not sure she knew what she was doing, but it was pretty hilarious. The tantrums are few but when she throws one, watch out. Both Al and I are unsure how to handle this bundle of energy when it comes to that, but are working through it. I think I have some reading to do on the subject. But for my love of reading - haha - I may need to look for a video.

She is such a blessing and a wonder to watch her grow each day. Life will never be the same.

We wish you all the best in the new year and we will try to keep you posted - I know, I'm pretty funny right - an update every two months. Well hopefully I'll get one more in before #2 gets here.
Take care - the Kugels

Christmas

We spent Christmas morning at home and then headed over to my brother's house for the family get together. We had a great time and the kids had fun with their gifts (Alex included). There was a small nerf gun war with bullets flying and then some down time for ring spinning. Not a dull moment this year.

ring spinning - never gets old

Scott, Janet, Derek, Ashley, Gavin (7), Alex, Jill & Auna (20 months)


Viks game

My dad was able to score more tickets for us and off we went to the Vikings game outdoors against the Bears. It was a great time. They had a very nice tribute to the 50 top Vikings at half time AND we saw Bret Farve's last game. Thanks Dad!



Hollidazzle parade
The Kugels in Iowa waiting to see Santa
Keeping busy on a snowy day and grandma and papa's house

Gophers Game

We went to the last Gophers game of the season and it was a blast! Our good friends came up from Iowa and Red Wing for the weekend. We tailgated and then headed to the field. It was chilly, but we managed to keep warm :)

We bet Dan some $$ to only wear this mesh jersey for the 3rd quarter. It turned out to be pretty cold - but man was it funny!



Dan & Julie
Parker & Jill
OK - here I go again. I am attempting to catch up on the blog. Since the last post we have had a wonderful fall, Christmas and New Year.

Alex is loving his job. I am still adjusting to staying home if you can believe that. It is great, but at the same time I find it to be pretty lonely. I have made a few friends that I can do play dates with and continue to sign Auna up for activities in order to get out and about. We tried ice skating, which believe it or not she actually enjoyed. It was fun to be out there with her both of us on skates. We pushed around a chair, but she seemed to make progress. Auna loves swim lessons and will start up again next week, but with dad this round. I am taking an activity off since I get to do everything else with her. Thursdays we have ECFE class with other kids and she really enjoys it. And on Fridays I think starting tomorrow we are going to start tumbling. We will see how she likes it and if it is worth the time. That gives us a couple mornings and an evening out of the house which should help this winter fly by.

After the big lesson - sucker time - her favorite part I'm sure
Sophie (our neighbor) & Auna (Auna ended up to be pretty sick with a fever for 3 days - that is why we are so sad :(
Gavin & Auna all dressed up
what a cute duck!
pumpkin carving with Nanalu