Grandmom, Carol, and Audrey's visit

My Mother-in-law is a huge UK fan and she is trying to pass this on to Silas.  He seems to be taking to the idea.

Si has great hair.  It gets a little too long fast.  Kirk and I experimented cutting it ourselves.  Still looks like he needs a cut...

Yum, Aunt Carol.. Target Popcorn!

I hope he is this excited to cut the grass when he gets older.

Spring is here!

I miss home near Cincinnati, but I do love the early spring weather that we start to see as early as February.  The kids were out enjoying the weather and bubbles.  Silas still loves Toy Story and keeps asking me for a Buzz that flies.  Anna's hair is beginning to curl more and she never fusses when she is offered rain boots.  

Meeting Baby Amos!

He's Here!  Amos was a month early, but did very well.  Silas and Anna Kate love him.  I don't think I am ready for another baby quite yet, but how sweet is their reaction!

Finally, a swing set!

Thanks Dad!!  While we were vacationing in Gatlinburg, Dad was hard at work. 

Gatlinburg Adventure

I have to say that this ranks fairly high on the most stressful trips list.  I was on my own.  Kirk had to work...  Bedtime and naptime battles were a plenty.  Also, I am not sure if I could count the number of tantrums.  We enjoyed our family and the weather.  It is always adventure.  No pain, no gain, right....

 

 Anna is beginning to develop quite a personality, she is full of interesting expressions!

 What did you find, Si?

 Looks like a good idea...

Bathtime Fun!! Or how many kids can you fit in one bathtub...

Day before Amos' Arrival

We decided to help baby Amos along by taking Jennifer to the zoo and having her ride both the train and the carousel. Looks like our plan worked! He was born the next day.

Jennifer's Baby Shower

We hosted Jennifer's baby shower.  We can't wait to meet baby Amos!  Anna and Silas had a lot of fun helping her with the presents.  We are so sad she will no longer be our nanny, but we are happy for the blessing of a new addition to their family.

Happy Valentine's Day!

We had a great day!!  I tried to limit the candy and got them books and stickers, but of course they wanted to eat lollipops for breakfast.  I am not sure if this is Anna's excited face...

January 2011

We had a lot of fun in the snow, while it lasted...

We love our little table!!

Silas riding his plasma car with Jacob.  So much fun!