The Clem Clan

As soon as we woke up and saw the sunlight streaming in through the blinds. I knew we were going to spend as much time as possible outdoors.We dusted off the summer boxes from the basement... pulled out our shorts, Landon practically jumped into his swimming diapers, the kiddie pool was blown-up, sand toys were brought out, and we turned on the trusty garden hose!

The dogs enjoyed some much needed baths despite the chilly hose water. They soaked up the sun and enjoyed the fresh air.

It's hard to believe how much bigger this pool was last year ;)

Just big enough for one lucky little boy!

And a few toys!

And some mud (I have no idea where that came from)!!

Once and a rare while, Landon will take a seat and enjoy a short break. Yep, a short break!

The landscape is fun for kids to trudge through. Not your typical suburban manicured lawn.

But Landon doesn't mind it one bit!

Landon sniffs flowers in all of his story books. Teaching him to enjoy the real thing took some work, but he finally figured it out!

Whoops!

It's Raining, It's Pouring!

Thanks to Grandma Jo & Nana Julie... I have the perfect outfit for playing outside in the rain. It might be pouring, but I am dry.

Where does all of this water go? What is that drain thing?! It sure is loud!!! Notice how muddy our yard is?! Yep, no grass here. Just mud, sticks, leaves and weeds. These boots will get a lot of use! Splish, Splash fun!

Med School Prom!!!

It's that time again... for the annual DMU Med School Prom!

Don't miss us too much Lando! Take care of grandma Julie while we are away ;)
Dinner at Lucca's with pals!
Tim made a grand entrance onto the dance floor as soon as we arrived!

It's hard to believe that Tim & I went to our Sr. Prom together 13 years ago! Can that really be!?!?

Girlfriends are great!

We had a fabulous time :) Can't wait for next year's!!!

Picture with Santa!

Last year...

This year...

Landon grew up and Santa lost weight :)

Merry Christmas!!

Landon's first letter to Santa...

Landon's not so fond of Reindeer's either...

Thanksgiving in MN!

Landon's First Thanksgiving Dinner!
(he didn't eat last year)

We had an AMAZING dinner hosted by Grandma Julie & G.Grandma Evelyn

Delicious!

One dinner down... one more to go! ;)

Thanksgiving #2 with the Mallon's :)

Poor Jennie had oral surgery the day before... she couldn't eat very much.

So much fun!

Lexi was a great help :) She played with Lando so I too could eat (again)!!

Cousins are great!

Black Friday Erinn taught Lando how its done! Shopping and then a stop at the BEST snack place in the MOA!!!

Thumbs up for Freeziac!

Landon shook his head NOOO! "Are you crazy Auntie Erinn... a shark?!??"

After a fun day of shopping we met family for dinner.

Landon's first time actually coloring! Before today all he would do it try to eat the crayons ;)

Family +

Food

What could be better?

Landon finally got to meet Bear (Beth's son, our friend from HS)!!!

We are tough guys! They hit it off :) Oh, and they made us bring them to EP Freeziac for a treat!

Landon's new trick is to walk Max around the house!

We also had the pleasure of visiting Michelle & Jeff's (more HS friends) and all 6 of their kids!

They have the cutest kids! Look at their precious infant twins! Landon looks like a BIG BOY! Their oldest daughter (5) actually "babysat" Landon while we were there. Having lots of kids does have some advantages... hu?! ;)