Snuggling with Gamma

My mom - or better known as Gamma - came to visit us out here in cold Ohio. The kids have really enjoyed her. I have loved having her around while Mike is busy at school finishing his thesis. Today, Elizabeth found time to snuggle with her on a big fluffy down comforter. I can't wait until we move closer to family and are able to see them more often.

Three months old and counting...

Jacob's 3 month stats:

15lb. 3oz.
25 inches

What a big boy Jacob has become. He loves to "talk" to anyone willing to give him attention. He has started to light up at the sight of people he recognizes and loves to hear his big sister and brother talk to him. He has started to play a little and we are hoping that he will gain more control over his head here soon so that the play can progress. Every day, I just love to sit and enjoy what a happy, peaceful baby he is. Who knows what he will be doing in the next month?

Happy Valentine's Day!

So this is how our Valentine's Day went . . .

We wake up (or should I say are woken up by three kids at once) and it is time to start the day. Well, by the looks of it outside (9" of snow and 2" of sleet on top of that) we won't be going anywhere. Mike ends up having to work on his thesis from home because we can't get out of the driveway - literally - we tried! Anyway, the story continues . . .

Time for a morning snooze!

We should get dressed for the day...don't I look cute?

Time for a little play - my mobile really intrigues me!

Just an example of how much snow we got (take a look at our bench).

Daddy decided he needed a "slacker break" from his thesis to play in the snow.

AJ's friend, Ethan, came over to join in the fun!

Elizabeth standing - or should a say fallen into the snow.

Daddy made a hole to hang out in too!

Trying to make a snow angel . . .

Boy! These guys are crazy!!!

I hope everyone had a special Valentine's Day - I know it was nice to spend it with the family!

Playgroup Introductions

I thought I would share with everyone our little neighborhood playgroup. They are a big part of our lives and the kids have found wonderful friendships with all of the other kids. The mothers have also had a great time getting together as well - it is nice to talk to another adult every once in a while. Anyway, we had our Valentine's Day party today. The kids played, made crafts, ate a great lunch and traded treats. I am going to miss everyone when we move and I know the kids will miss their friends terribly.

The whole group: top left- Elizabeth, Megan, Katie, AJ;
bottom left - Jacob, Evan & Anna. Missing are Ethan & CJ


The girls - Elizabeth & Katie What good buddies!


Playtime!


Lunchtime! Evan, AJ & Megan


Lunchtime! Elizabeth, Katie & Ethan in the background.


Elizabeth making her mailbox for her Valentine's.


Megan finding letters to put on her mailbox with her mommy, Melissa's, help.


Tara & her beautiful daughter Anna. What a cutie!

Proud To Be An American

In my attempt to recreate a picture that I took of AJ when he was a baby, I think Jacob's came out a little better - but they are both adorable at any rate! What do you think?

AJ - August 2005

Jacob - February 2007

The Discovery

Jacob has been looking at and talking to toys for a while now but today he figured out he has some control in their actions. After a while of being propped in the exersaucer, he realized that his hand actually moved the rolling thing. Look at that concentration! He is changing so fast!

Snow Day!

After two days of bitter cold we finally got some snow yesterday - about 8". All of the kids in our neighborhood were anxious to get out of the house and play in it. I have decided it definitely takes longer to get the kids bundled up to go out than the time they actually spend playing!

Elizabeth thought it would be fun to try and throw snow on

AJ as he tried to crawl out of the snow - oh feel the love!

AJ hasn't quite figured out that you don't have to mow in the winter.

Elizabeth made a total of about 15 snow angels.

My little teddy bear, Jacob, watched his crazy older

siblings from the stroller in the garage where it was a little warmer.
Doesn't he look toasty?


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Brrrrrrr... It's cold outside!

The view out our back door

I can't believe how cold it has been here these past couple of days! You know when you get up and it is -5 then it isn't going to be a day to get out. The kids have been a little stir crazy but the snow on the trees out our back windows is beautiful. I must say I wish it would warm up just a little though. Edwards isn't looking so bad anymore!

What A Big Boy!

AJ made the transition to a big boy bed last night and did great! He stayed in it all night long and didn't get us up once or fall out! I do have to admit, we tried it in Elizabeth's room but I guess making that transition and sharing rooms at the same time didn't work too well. We decided to put his big boy bed in his room and on the first night it was great! One step at a time, right?

Ahhh! How sweet!

Rub-A-Dub-Dub Too Many In The Tub!!!

In an effort to save time and water, Mike and I decided that bathing all three kids at once would be much easier. I think after all said and done, we are out of room! What do you think?