Sleepy

Yesterday I took Owen for a ride in the Burley. It was about 23 degrees out, but he was bundled up and out of the wind. He zonked out about 15 minutes into the ride, and slept for 3 hours. Today, we took him for a walk in the stroller. Still sleeping almost 2 hours later. That must be one cozy snowsuit...

Ghost dog

Some day, Owen will realize just how patient and tolerant his dog really is.

Thanksgiving

Owen was a real trooper today. Fought off taking a nap for a good 4 hours. Had fun playing Wii with Shannon and Uncle Stevie, then zonked out about 3 minutes into the car ride home. He did manage to hang on to the new Lightning McQueen car and stuffed animal he got today the entire time.

Football

The new indoor practice facility.

After Dinner Races

The scene in our living room every evening. Race time.

Halloween

Everyday leading up to Halloween we had to pry the costume off of him. He'd chase Zoe around the house yelling, "Rawrrr!!" as loud as he could. So of course on Halloween he refused to put it on. Finally got him dressed and out to the neighbors and he had fun. M&M's are his new favorite.

Coloring

Another rainy day, a perfect time to set up his birthday present from mom and dad: a dry-erase board/chalkboard easel. A few markers and a Lightning McQueen coloring book and you're good to go.

Second Birthday

Nice cake, notice anything wrong?
Wondering why everyone is singing to him.
Scarfing down a cupcake.
Proud of a job well done.
A little ice cream to top it off.

2 Years Old!

It's been a while, but the gorilla is back. Happy 2nd Birthday Owen!

Cars

Goofing around.

Eagles Nest

Rainy day fun at the indoor playground in New Brighton.

Race time

Hanging out in the car before the kids race in St. Cloud.

First Haircut

I liked the tousled mop-top look, but I gotta say, he's looking pretty suave with the new do. He did great!

First Bike Race

We brought his "bike" with us (it's a Strider - no pedals) to my race at Buck Hill on Sunday. Owen did the Shimano Youth Series race. I've got the seat as low as it goes and he barely can stand over it. His helmet is also a bit big for him, but he doesn't seem to mind. He loves cruising around on this thing. He came in last, but he had a blast. Besides, all the other kids were quite a bit older than he is. I'm calling it first place in the Under Two age group. Nice job buddy!

Hyper/Sleepy

Owen had a busy day. Went with to my mountain bike race and brought his bike with. Rode it around all afternoon and did the kids race (well, mom basically pushed him and he walked around on his bike). Zonked out in the car about 5 seconds down the road, then on the couch once we got home. After a smoothie and some dinner, he ran laps around the kitchen and living room. Wish I could recover that fast.

Bike Wash

Cleaning the bike after another driveway derby.

Fun with Mom

Goofing around before bedtime.

Tour de Owen

I bought a Strider (a little bike without pedals that little dudes cruise around on to work on their balance) for Owen a few months ago, but I've never been able to get him to sit still long enough to get his helmet adjusted. The Strider and the helmet are still just a little bit big for him, but he didn't seem to mind. Before long, we had our own little derby going on.

Father's Day

Owen mowing the driveway and giving me a hand with some gardening on Father's Day. His two favorite words right now are, "lawnmower" and "dirty".