Playing Together

It's so entertaining to watch Addie & Charlie interact now.  While Addie would like Charlie to do more with her like walk, talk, and respond to all of her questions, he does smile and laugh at her.  We keep telling her that time will come when Charlie will be able to do all of those things and they can truly play together.  

Addie may be tormenting Charlie here....I guess he doesn't mind.

Addie has loved singing since she was very young...I love when I play the piano, she sits by me and sings...look at her, she is doing some SERIOUS singing!

Addie "getting down" to Charlie's level...

Adeline started some ice skating lessons recently with her friend Riley.  Not having seen ice skates nor a skating rink ever in her life, she was quite nervous and tentative...a few tears were shed.  But she was brave and made it through her first class.

Our little figure skaters all worn out

Going for a walk on a VERY mild day...

Addie learning to ride her scooter that she got for Christmas...

Loving pulling her little brother, and Charlie loved the ride

Grandma & Grandpa Visit

We had 2 great days with Patrick's parents here.  It's obvious grandparents have a very special love for their grandkids.  Adeline and Charlie loved playing with grandma & grandpa...Addie continues to talk about the next time she can see them.

 
grandpa was such a good sport playing "doll house" with Adeline

little birthday pie for grandpa

walking around the Mall of America

Charlie giving grandma kisses

Little bit of everything...

look very closely...do you see who is NOT at this dinner?  That would be our two little ones!  Patrick and I enjoyed a dinner out with friends!

I'm stuck!

Addie is a bit disturbed that Charlie is looking at the magazine sideways and tearing the pages all at the same time.  A second after this was taken, Addie started in on Charlie, "no, no Charlie..."

I love this...

watching a home video on daddy's computer...

Adeline continues to love gymnastics

Just hilarious....

our daughter...full of spunk!

9 Months Old

 February has been "sick" month for our little guy...a terrible cold, ear infection, bronchitis...  But, despite all of that, he amazed us by how much he smiled and how well he slept despite his sickness!  Such a trooper!

Our Valentine's Day

Waiting for Daddy

Daddy coming home from work is a big deal around here!  With the nature of Patrick's job, he can be gone anywhere from 1 night to 3 consecutive nights...the kids and I always love it when he gets home!

Addie trying to pass some time by playing the piano - This way, she can turn around and look out the front window every other second, and she is a mere few steps from the front door.

Big sister telling little brother what's about to take place...(daddy is coming home!)

Waving to daddy as he pulls in the driveway!