Half way through Febuary

Like most of the Midwest, we got a lot of snow about two weeks ago. I got a chance to go out with the kids and built a cave in the front yard. In the end, Becca, Patrick and I could all fit inside with my feet sticking out.

George's birthday celebrations continued into last week. First the Showalter came over to play and give a present. We all thank you for the warm jammies.

Grandma and pa Hatton stopped by on their way to St. Louis last Friday bring birthday gifts with them. Pat got some more Playmobile stuff, a veterinarian set.

George was happy to just rip some paper without getting yelled at.


George enjoying a moment with Grandpa.

What a surprise, the kids got Grandma to read them a book.

Let's not forget Stella who also made the trip. She's still not sure what to think of the kids.

Always on the move this one!


This is how we celebrated Valentine's Day and it was great.


That's about it for us. We all continue to be healthy but cabin fever is definitely taking its toll. But the temperature is on the raise and the snow should be gone within the week.

George is 1!

We really started celebrating George's birthday two weeks ago when Heather and Ken came for a visit. No one was surprised when the kids asked Heather to read a book.

Ken graciously tested out our new chair for us.

Then the next weekend, Grandma and pa Sullivan came over for a visit. Doesn't Grandma look great?

Here's Grandma fixing Becca's hat with Patrick looking.

George loved have a new audience for his cuteness.

Miss Becca flying around as a fairy.

George making the rounds.


Grandma got her hair done by the kids.

George found a cozy place to get some Z's. I wish he'd do this more in his crib.

With over a foot of snow, Mike and the kids headed out for some fun.





While they were outside, George and I hung out in the house.


Happy Birthday to you!

Before he had the cake.


Patrick licked the plate clean.

... and Becca liked it too.


In the end, he did enjoy the cake.


We hope you enjoyed our pictures. I thank God that George came into our lives, especially today, and don't know what we'd do with out him. Feel free to stop by and see us some time.

Stats Update
We went to the doctor this morning for Pat and George so here are their stats. Patrick is up to 40lb 5oz, so we can move him into a booster seat, and is 44.5 in tall. He's in the 75% for height but I don't know the rest of his percentages. George is up to 19lb 12oz, the doctor said that was close enough to turn the car seat around, and 29.5 in long. I was surprised to learn that he's only in the 10% for weight. He doesn't seem thin to me at all. All in all, everyone is health. But boys got shots, both were unhappy about it and both are over it by now.