February

Remember that Thomas was born on March 1, two years ago?  Well, that means that in February two years ago I was feverishly trying to get everything done before the baby came.  This means that every February for the rest of our lives is going to be filled to the brim with doctor's appointments and dentist appointments etc etc etc.  And I do mean "etc!"  I think we counted one weekday in the entire month without an appointment for the kids or us.  Granted, they've been having some extra medical stuff...but still.  It's crazy!

Esme has moved on to taking pictures of her shoulders, not just knees.

Thank goodness for the inside park!

City Kid Ice Fishing Day. 

Ezra and Dad caught one!

Here's an example of Esme taking a picture of "the beautiful world."

What do we do for fun?  Get coats on to go outside!  That's our main activity in the winter.  

A little back alley sledding.

We got happy for Valentine's Day.

Macrina invited us over for Valentines Day brunch with all the kids.  It was really really lovely. 



And of course...when you don't have a doctor's appointment scheduled, it's a perfect time to see if you can end up in the ER.  (We didn't.  No harm done.  Safe flying through the living room.)

When all else fails, hug your brother.

And then make sure your sister gets some hugs too.