Just Reading a Book

Where is this boy's mother? Doesn't she know it's 20 deg outside?!

Put a shirt on already!

Hair Cut - Take 2

On Friday Owen got his 2nd hair cut. It went sooooo much better than the first one.

He fussed initially but once Owen had a sucker and a TV in front of him, we were good to go.
The lady was able to use the clippers and give him a real "big boy" hair cut.
Owen looks so different. The next morning I had to officially say that my baby is now a big boy.

He looks so darn cute!

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AFTER . . .

Happy New Years!

How I spent New Years Day: by Owen Zischke

Got up and read books . . .


Got dressed in my new super-cute outfit . . .


Helped Mom clean the house for company . . .




Hung out with Miller & Bailey after eating all day!

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My New Years Resolutions:

1) Give up my binkie

2) Learn more words

3) Listen to my Mom & Dad

4) Try to persuade Mom I need a dog

5) Try to persuade Dad I should be allowed to go on his "man-cation", I am almost 2, you know!!!

Finally - Christmas Pictures

Our family had a wonderful Christmas this year. We were able to spend several days celebrating with our family and friends. Owen had a lot of fun and really got excited about some of the fun toys he received! He must have been a good boy this year.
The Handy Manny tool box and Mickey Mouse books were his favorite.

Christmas morning




All the cousins in matching Christmas PJs
(not a great picture, but the best we could do!)


Opening gifts


Goofing around with Ashleigh & Jalen


Mimi & Papa


Mommy & Dada


Reading books with Grammy

Owen & Noah

On Saturday we had a Christmas dinner with the UDM roommates, spouses and kids. Well, there were only two kids; Owen & Noah. They both got some fun presents and didn't have any problem sharing.

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Unfortunately, due to an ear infection, overall crabby-ness and lots to do before Christmas, I will not make it to 12 posts by the 25th :(

However, there will definitely be posts after Christmas, assuming Owen is on the "nice" list!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

Like most people in Michigan, we got our share of snow last night and this morning.

Since we weren't going anywhere today was "Pajama day" at the Zischkes! Only Owen & I participated since Jon had to go to work.

However, seeing all the neighborhood kids having fun outside playing we did get dressed after Owen's nap and ventured out into the winter wonderland.

We opened the garage door and the snow was up to Owen's knees. He couldn't walk in it so I plopped him into it and he had fun for about 15 minutes, mostly eating it!

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Time to warm up those rosy cheeks!

Tough Puzzle

Owen has this one puzzle where the pieces really stick. He usually asks us for help to get each one out. The other day Jon captured him on video figuring it out on his own! He makes the animal sound each time he takes out one, but you can't hear that part really well.