What better activity to do on a Leap Year Day than play in a Leaper? Tavan got to try out this new toy, and after a few minutes he had it all figured out. Next, we'll see if Eli likes it too! 
Before bedtime, we got photo time. As usual, these little ones don't mind the camera one bit! In both pictures, Tavan is on the left, Eli on the right. (one guess who snuck in the middle)
For those who don't know, a "Bumbo" is a chair made especially for babies! It is made of a rigid plastic/styrofoam type of material, and keeps them sitting up straight, while allowing them to work on strenghthening neck muscles and keep their heads help high. 
It's been a long, cold, winter, but finally, the weather has cooporated a little bit, and the kids can get outside to play! Jake enjoys taking Danika outside, and showing her how to have fun in the snow! 
Although it has warmed up a little, Mr. John Deere Snowman is still here!
Danika enjoys her playground, even in the wintertime!
Happy 4 month birthday boys! Eli (above) is our little drooller, and he's full of smiles. Not to mention, he's getting SO big!! Tavan, of course, is also getting big, and he loves to hold his hands and smile... he's a natural when it comes to posing for the camera. 
Eli & Tavan 4 months old! They are not quite sitting up on their own yet, but every day they get stronger and stronger.
Danika, always wants to take a picture with her little brothers. Here, she is playing with Tavan. Surprisingly enough, he is not dressed up. That's usually the result when Danika plays with these guys...
Today Auntie Kylene (Ky-Ky to Danika) came to visit her friend for the weekend in Fargo, which meant we had access to a hotel pool! We spent a very enjoyable morning with the small pool all to ourselves. Danika even had a little kiddie-section that she could play in, it was very neat. Best of all, Tavan and Eli were able to show off their new swim trunks (thanks god-mamma Jamie!) Here we are, enjoying the hot tub while it snows outside. :)
But of course, we also had to try the deep water. Ky-Ky and Danika had lots of fun in the water.
Eli & Tavan sporting their new Swimming trunks. How cute!!!
Tavan's first time swimming.
Eli's first swimming pool. He loves kicking in the water!
Happy Valentine's Day!! For once, we had a few minutes and everyone dressed half-way decent, so we got some pictures today. Eli (left) & Tavan (right). Our Little Loverboys are full of smiles.
Our Crew! Jake holding Tavan, Danika and Ryan holding Eli, who was not too happy with taking some pictures at this moment.
All 7 of us. Jake is still holding Tavan and Kurt is holding Eli.
Danika is so proud of her Valentines from school. Although she's not quite in regular school yet, we take her to a once-a-week class for 2-year olds and parents. She really enjoys this special mommy or daddy (sometimes both!) time, and loves to play with the other kids her age too. 
Ryan holding his Valentine's from school. Full of candy and cards also.
Daddy had fun exercising his tummy with Eli laughing hysterically. This was one of the first times we were able to get these guys to really smile and laugh consistently, how exciting!! They are getting to be very smiley, and much more fun as babies.
Tavan also enjoyed Daddies exercises. Tummy goes up! Tummy goes down! Weeee!
No matter what Kurt and I feel about it Eli (above) has found a love for his thumb. Here are both boys at 3 1/2 months old, staring into the camera. Tavan's face (below) is really starting to round-out, while Eli's remains longer. Tavan has also surpassed Eli in the weight category! 
Danika loves the camera too, but it's more and more difficult to get a nice, genuine smile out of her. However I can catch her every now and then! Here she is at 27 months old:
Today we had a chance to see Ryan show off his wrestling moves! Ryan has been practicing for a few weeks now, and at a local high-school tournament in Glyndon, the little kids had a chance to run out on the mat and display some of the techniques they've learned. So far, Ryan seems to be enjoying this sport, and we hope he keeps it up! He usually has practice twice a week, and it runs from late January through the end of March.
Kurt, Danika, Eli (left) & Tavan (right) and all Danika's friends are supportive of the Vikings even though they didn't quite make it to the Superbowl.
Danika enjoys the day with playing with Diego, Dora & Boots! Thanks Rylan.
