Random Happenings

Not very much exciting around here; we're just continuing doing what we're doing. I've made a few little dresses for Addie out of my old sweaters. This one in particular used to be Aunt Kim's and she gave it to me. I never saw it on Kim, but between me and Addie, it definitely looks better on Addie. She wears leggings under it, but she was just trying it on here and thought she looked pretty spiffy.
This is another fashion statement of our little Addie. We were getting dressed for a friend's birthday party and this is the only thing that Addie would wear. All the other little girls at the party were dressed in their frilly party outfits and then there was Addie very proud in her rather groovy get-up. Another funny story about this party: it was for one of Addie's really good friends who happens to be a boy. As we were driving to the party she was telling me that she and Jacoby were friends, and I asked her who else were her friends. She named a few, all girls, that were also going to be at the party. I told her they would be at his party too. She quite emphatically told me "NO! Just me and Coby!". I don't know if she's got a little crush, or what, but she certainly did not want to share him with any of the other girls.

Just being silly.

One of dad's Christmas presents that everyone has enjoyed. I mean, really, who doesn't enjoy having a light on their head?

Andres has started getting more adventurous with his mobility. He tries to climb onto or over whatever he can and thinks he's the coolest thing that ever learned to walk. I got this picture right after he had figured out how to climb onto the couch using his giraffe. After he got up there, he just sat there like this; so proud of what he had just done.

Valentines 2011

We celebrated the "day of love" all weekend long. We have been trying not to spend any money this month except on food. So, we went a little overboard in that arena for our celebrations. On Saturday I made yummy waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and raspberry hot chocolate.

Then on Sunday morning Jason got up with the kids and let me sleep in while they all made a valentines breakfast for me. These crescent roll hearts are filled with scrambled eggs and cheese. The little ones have cinnamon sugar on them. What a clever, creative husband I have. And Addie is holding the valentine they made for me.

This weekend Andres also officially became a walker. He's taken a few steps on his own before, but he seems to have found the confidence for more. We were skyping with Grandma when he decided to show off how far he could go. He still does more crawling, 'cause he's faster that way, but now he knows he can do it. Way to go Andres!

And these are the flowers that Jason sent to me for Valentine's Day. You might think that sending flowers on this day is not a big deal, but let me tell you: it is. First of all, since we're not spending any money this month, anything was a surprise. But most of all, Jason has not gotten me real flowers since my graduation in August 2006. He's always said that he doesn't want to give me something to represent his love that is going to die. I know it's sweet, but I like the fact that they're pretty for awhile and then I can throw them away and they don't add to the junk. So, he's always gotten me live plants. But I have a tendancy to kill those too (unintentionally). Anyway, I have the best husband and I'm grateful for him and all he does.

Here is Addie helping Andres walk. They have lots of fun together.