Valentine's, Birthday, and a Nasty Bug!!

Here are some pics from the last week or so. We have had a rough last several days as we have all come down with a stomach bug. Landon and Dada were hit the hardest and just when we thought our little guy was turning a corner it came back with a vengeance :( As of this morning he seems to be on the other side of it so we will see. Fingers crossed!!

Opening his Valentine's gift from Grandma & Grandpa Cacka. As you can tell he is excited to get another Thomas video! Videos and Thomas - a combo of his two favorite things...besides Elmo that is!!




























Watching Sesame Street with the stomach bug...no energy and an upset tummy!














A little burst of energy to draw Mommy a picture for her birthday! We spent the day in our jammmies as you can see...multiple jammie changes :(














Landon loved giving Mommy her gifts and "helping" Daddy! He says "helping" "helping!!"

Bruges, Belgium

We spent the morning walking around and exploring Bruges, Belgium as well (about an hour from Brussels). It was a cute little towm with interesting architecture that dates back to the Middle Ages. Landon especially loved seeing all of the horse drawn carriages that would go through town. He also enjoyed making new friends in the town square. Anytime a kid would come through Landon would be sure to run over to them right away to check them out! He is not shy ;)

Brussels Belgium

For the long weekend we decided to head to Belgium to check out some sights. Trying to squeeze in some traveling before the baby comes in the spring. Here are some pics of Brussels. We had a good time despite the cold and snowy weather. Landon is definitely not a cold weather child and had a short time frame for being outside.

The Grand Place in Brussels













Still tolerating the sightseeing...



















Being very impressed by the famous statue of the little boy peeing













The Royal Palace in Brussels













We resorted to bringing out the big guns (DVD player) on the last morning to see the last few sights in the snow. Elmo entertained him just long enough until we made it to a belgian waffle shop for a snack and to warm up!

Big Boy Haircut!

Well we decided that it was time for a real haircut for Landon as the little quick bowl cut wasn't working anymore. Daddy took Landon to see the barber and from all reports it was a painful process but nothing that a lollipop at the end couldn't make up for. Here are a few pics of his big boy cut. Hoping the next visit gets a little easier for everyone!

Getting Through Winter

We have been trying to keep busy even though the weather has not been helping. Here are some pics of what we have been up to lately...

Landon loves music class and enjoys dancing and playing the instruments















The baby belly is still growing and we are trying to get everything ready for our new little boy set to arrive in May














Landon loves looking at pictures of his family...we just started a photo book of his own and the first pics were of "Zacky and Madson"













Although we haven't gotten as much snow as everyone back home, there has been more snow this winter here than usual













By far Landon's favorite activity since be backing home is playing with his trains! Here he is sitting them all up in the air.

Last Bit of Fun in PA

Here are few pics from our last days in PA over the holidays! Landon had such a great time while we were back there. Now it back to Skyping with the Grandparents until we see each other again!

Baby Maggie!

Here are some pics of our last visit with Maggie and Regan before we had to head back to Germany. She sure is a cutie and already looks like a different baby since we were home last month. We have her birth announcement on our fridge now and Landon points to it and says something that sounds more like Magmie!!

Fun Times!!

Here are some pics of Landon's visit with his second cousins in Slippery Rock after Christmas. As you can see he had a great time with all of the kids that day! In the bottom pic Landon is wondering what happened to his Grandpa Russell after he was tackled by the crew!!