Snow Day Round 2

Tonight it's supposed to snow a lot (at least for southern standards), this is just two days after a freak snow storm that kept the kids home from school at the beginning of the week. I figured I should post the last snow pictures before I end up taking even more. No worries, we are all stocked up on the 5 B's- Bread, Bananas, Beer, Butter and Bacon in preparation for being snowed in. 

Kenzie's First Birthday Party!

 Kenzie had her first birthday party with her friends Sunday! We just had a playdate with snacks and lots of cake. It was just the right speed for a one year old birthday party... it only took me three children before I got it right :)

Photography update

My friend Christina has been helping me with my photography skills. I got a new camera a few months ago that is a lot more complicated and has a steep learning curve. I finally feel like I am starting to be able to use it. Here is a picture I took while she was explaining lighting to me. Hopefully there will be an improvement in my photography skills now that I am on the right track.

Snow Days

North Carolina actually got some snow this year! The kids have been out of school since Monday. It wasn't really a good snow, it was more of a thick ice mess, but I guess it's something. The kids have been playing lots of video games- with the neighbor boys and slipping around outside. It was fun but I am ready for school to open up again! 

Ryan

How handsome is this boy?

Audrey School Picture

Audrey's school picture! We did retakes today (because the original one's were done by a terrible photographer and they had Christina do the retakes).  Poor Audrey has a huge scrape down the side of her cheek from falling in the neighbors driveway but Christina was able to teach me a lot about photoshop to get it out of the picture. How gorgeous is my girl?

Go Patriots!

The Patriots are playing in the Super Bowl today and we are having lot's of people over to eat and cheer on the team! While I'm sure I will take more pictures tonight, here is one of Audrey getting pumped up for the game.

Ryan Lost His First Tooth

Ryan lost his first tooth today! He is very excited about it and has declared it "Ryan Day."  The tooth was loose for a week and it gave him enough time to get over the fear of swallowing it. He already has it stashed under his pillow. Let's hope the tooth fairy is kind to him! I can't believe he lost his tooth the same week Kenzie started walking. Big week in our house!

11 Months! (And a Step!)

Kenzie turned 11 months old today! She celebrated by waiting until dad was home and taking her first step with everyone in the family watching her! I think I have about 2 weeks before she is all out walking... She is very proud of herself too. After she took her step she sat down and clapped for herself so we would all know what a good job she did.

Kenzie Standing

Kenzie can stand unassisted! In fact now that's all she wants to do, she literally plays with her toys standing up. She won't even think about walking through, even with help. I know it's coming though... then watch out world!

Audrey's Walk Around the Sun (Half Birthday Celebration)

Audrey had her half birthday celebration at school last week. They have a walk around the sun celebration where Audrey walked around the sun in the classroom and I told the class about what Audrey was like each year of her life. Then I read a story to the class and we had a birthday snack (chex mix, marshmallows and M&M's). Finally we stayed to do some work with her. It was a great day and Kenzie and I were happy to get to share it with her.

New Year!

Well this year has been busy so far! Kenzie is starting to pull herself up onto everything, eat everything and talk about everything (if only we could understand her!). Ryan has been working hard in school since getting back into after break and Audrey is preparing for her half birthday tomorrow at school tomorrow (which also happens to be my birthday).

Playing in the Leaves

Yesterday we made a big pile of leaves for the sole purpose of jumping in them. It helped that it was 65 degrees out. With all of the Christmas presents they recieved this Christmas it is still activities like these that get them the most excited. 

10 Months Old