She's Four Now!

This lucky girl has had two weekends of birthday fun and presents. And today she is finally four, a big girl. We've been talking a lot about what big girls get to do, and don't do. Here are some pictures to show what we mean.

Four year olds can blow out their own candles, no help at all.


Four year olds play with their dollhouse quietly while their little brother takes a nap.


Four year olds don't ride tricycles, they ride big bikes ("just like you guys!") she said.


Four year olds definitely help make and decorate their birthday cake.


Four year olds drive their own taxi, of course!


Four year olds can ALMOST beat their daddy at the Wii.


And, four year olds get to ride cool power wheel bikes around the backyard.


So, it's pretty easy to say that this big girl has grown up and loves it. She had a great birthday and we thank you all for the cards, presents, and time spent with her.

Happy I Love You Day

It was definitely a Valentine Day to remember. For most kids it's about chocolate and presents and little paper cards from their friends, which is fine, but Hannah kept reminding us that it is I LOVE YOU DAY. And we did a whole lot of lovin. The kids have been sick on and off for the whole month, so we just let them rest and loved on them all day.




Hannah chillin in her new chair


Ben's first love: chocolate