Play, play, play

Why did we buy this play set for the little guy? He has no shortage of entertainment and entertainers!
Dad built a snow castle for the little ice-skater princess.
Zachy and Van are over for lunch. They stayed to play while their mom Stephanie took Analise to ballet!

see my paint mom!?

playing mom and dad's phones together - our little luxury of calm in the evening.

Grandma Johnson's Visit

Grandma Johnson came for a visit during the last week of February. It was so great to have something to look forward to all month!

We caught some pictures of Isaac on a particularly smiley afternoon.
Eli's obsession lately is "ball hit" - meaning golf. He will play "ball hit" all day long and looks for every opportunity to head outside.
Analise and Daddy are drawing with chalk - she has a house and a horse drawn carriage. Daddy is surprisingly adept at chalk pictures!
Analise is loving on Isaac - which means piling all of the laundry from the basket next to him on top of him. While her love is sincere and enthusiastic it is somewhat draining for mommy to monitor.
More smiles from baby Isaac . . . I have to say, he has been an amazingly good and easy baby. Like his brother Eli, he will lay in his bouncy chair, entertained by his siblings and sometimes just drift off there. He does have fussy moments - but overall he's quite a charmer.
Grandma got to come to Analise's ballet class and danced in the free dance time.

One morning we went to Billings Farm to visit the dairy. Grandma has some pertinent questions for the workers since she grew up on a farm too!

This little cow was born on February 15 - just missed valentine's day - but he still got a heart on his forehead! He must have been late!
Grandma and the big kids on a sleigh (wagon) ride at Billings . . .

Ballerina

Analise has been enjoying her first ballet class this winter. It's been fun watching her open up and catch on to more and more each class.


"This is tricky" - she said to her teacher when they were supposed to balance on one leg.
and plie . . .

Outside in February

This winter has been SO different from last year and I, for one, am very thankful for the mild temperatures and lack of snow!
Analise skating with Dora on Daddy's homemade "ice rink"
Hmm - why the storm clouds?

playing outside - Analise has a house set up on the porch - Eli plays golf and Isaac is sleeping in the bassinet.

Big boy had his check-up and is in the 90% for length and 95% for weight! He's up to 12.5 pounds!
Superbowl picnic . . .

1 month pics

Third times a Charmer!

Isaac has charmed us all and is getting lots of attention (wanted or not).

"Can I??"
MmmmWhaaa!
Reading Isaac stories . . .
Making sure he is cozy and has friends . . .
watching morning shows . . .
taking a snooze -
mommy's in love!Eli unedited!

Grandma Mueller's Visit

Watch out Grandpa Mueller! Grandma might have found another boyfriend!

They colored pictures, played balloon ball and read endless amounts of stories. Grandma and Analise grocery shopped together and Analise did lots of "shows" for Grandma to watch.

The little guy was quite happy to be held at any time of day.

Showing pictures of Smokey and Babes - grandpa's horses, while getting ready to head out. We don't have two dogs - that's just Elijah's hat.

We were so happy and blessed to have Grandma Mueller here this week. She helped with everything - including a steady stream of laundry that had been stock-piling upstairs, cooking healthy meals and playing with kids. We love you and can't wait to see you this summer!