Feburary Updates

So, my Granny reminded me today that it's been awhile since I've updated (18 days to be exact, which is just unacceptable), so I will now update.
A week ago we got a record breaking snow storm that brought our fair city to a halt. No school, no businesses were open, everything stopped and while it was rough on the economy, I didn't mind having a few quiet days stuck inside. Here are some pictures of the 20 inches we got in 3 days...
Caden wasn't too excited about playing outside, but once we discovered that pouring colored water onto the snow made "snow paint" he was thrilled and we spent most of a day outside.
Bailey loved the snow, it was so cute to see her rosy cheeks and bright blue eyes light up when we got outside!
This is after a few hours in the snow, they were frozen through and were ready to head inside.
Inside they thawed out and enjoyed hot coco for the first time!
After the snow came Valentines day and we got some lovely cards in the mail! (Thanks Granny and Grandpa!)


And yesterday we celebrated Jason's birthday (even though his actual birthday is today) and Bailey was all ready to help make Jason's favorite chocolate cake!

We also made his favorite broccoli cheese soup. It's delicious but it's kind of a challenge to make! Good thing I love that boy!
His family and some friends came over for a small celebration, which is perfect. He tried to blow out the 26 candles Nanny put on some brownie bites for him, but he only got out 25 before he gave in.
Caden approved of the brownie bites.
As did Bailey.
The rest of us had chocolate cake and this made Jason a very happy boy. See below. He's happy.
Caden helped Jason open his presents... he's such a useful boy.
Jason got a charging station that helps keep all his cords in order for when he charges his ipod, phone, etc at night.
Bailey loved showing Grandpa Sehested how to use Dana's iPhone, if you look you can see she held his finger and made him point to things to play the game. It was so amusing!
Chuck and Caden had fun, as always. Two goofy peas in a pod!
Then Chuck helped fix our vent hood and Caden looked on to make sure he did it right.

So, that's it for now. It's been a wonderful month and I know there are more adventures headed our way!

Comments

  1. BekahFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Great update!! Thanks for sharing! :-)

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  2. D.R.C + D.E.CFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Wait...are your cabinets white? I think we need another update :)

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