Komodo Dragons

Gus is a bit infatuated with Komodo dragons.  So when Uncle Sammy sent this stuffed alligator, he immediately thought it was a Komodo dragon.  He hasn't put "Smog" (as he named it) down since.  Thanks Uncle Sammy!

Daddy Snuggle

Too bad they only stay small for a short amount of time.

Picaso Peterson

Gus couldn't wait to dig into his new paint set.  It has real paint brushes and everything.  But he also wanted to use his new gloves (which he wore to church too).  So he painted for a little while and then went out to the construction site to "work".

Marlin's Easter Outfit

Mom had sent me a little outfit that was made for my brother, Sammy, when he was born.  A friend had crocheted it.  It was super cute, a little small but still really cute.  This is what Marlin wore for his first Easter.

Easter 2013

  Easter was beautiful this year.  The Easter Bunny got some help from the Easter Whale this year who decided to make Gus go on another scavenger hunt.  Apparently, the Easter Whale and Santa were talking about how much Gus enjoyed his scavenger hunt at Christmas time.  Gus was much faster this time.  He received a pair of work gloves, a artist painting set and a construction equipment memory game.  Marlin got the "Runaway Bunny" book.

Grandma Judy Visit

Grandma Judy came to visit for Easter.  It was nice to have her here and we had wonderful weather.  She got her fix of both of the boys.  For some reason Gus associates Grandma Judy with Gummy Bears.  We always tell him that if he eats too much sugar his eyes will get all buggy like his little hedgehog, Spike.  So the second picture is of his buggy eyes.

Messy Marlin

Marlin has started eating solid food.  He is finally getting the hang of it.  At least 50% ends up in his mouth.  That is a big improvement from when we started.  He also enjoys feeding himself until he gags himself by putting the spoon half way down his throat.

Little Gardener

I know you all have been chomping at the bit to see how our garden is doing, so here are a few pictures.  The plants needed to be transplanted out of their little containers.  Here you can see Thor transplanting them and Gus supervising.