Happy Birthday Garrett

I can barely believe it.

Garrett is 3! In a lot of ways he seems MUCH older. He gets along so well with all of his siblings. He has a very old soul. He understands so much. He doesn't seem like a toddler in a lot of ways.

But then, it all seems to have gone by so quickly. I can't believe he's already three.

One thing I am sure of is that Garrett is a very very important part of our family.

Happy Birthday to my sweet baby boy.

When Batman and Barbie collide

Hannah was home sick today. It seems just like a bit of a moderate cold. Her nose is runny and she has a barky cough and she has a sore throat. Garrett has a pinch of stuffy nose too. (I'm hoping he's all better by Friday for his birthday.)

Anyway, this is what happened when Hannah stayed home. Garrett was SO excited to have his playmate home with him all day. From the second he woke up it was, "Hannah! Play with me!" He pulled out his Batcave and Barbie decided to move in. It certainly looks more homey with the woman's touch. Although, I am wondering what the Littlest Pet Shop pets did. They look a little incarcerated.

More evidence of warm weather

Even though it is cloudy now, it was gorgeous towards the end of the week last week and over the weekend. The kids spent as much time as possible outside playing. Here's McKay...doin' what he does best.

Garrett surveys his kingdom on the borrowed firetruck scooter.

I can feel the kids excitement for the warm weather. I am pretty excited too. We've had a more than the usual amount of sickness, so I am ready for warm!

Hope

Crocus and Hyacinth peeking through the soil...it won't be long now!

Ella's fingers at about 2.5 weeks out

I think we might escape without scarring. Once the pigment returns to normal, I don't think anyone will notice unless it is pointed out and hopefully with time there will be no trace.

McKay's dream blanket

My sweet friend gave McKay a Teletubby toddler bed set about 5 years ago. He has loved that set to pieces, pretty much literally. Except for the flat sheet. That always got kicked off the bed and thus, it was spared.

So my awesome mother-in-law used her sewing magic and whipped it into a big boy quilt for McKay. We tied it last Friday and voila! Many happy wrapped up hours for McKay!

Yay for Grandma R!

Overheard

Me: You get to stay home with me tomorrow.

McKay: Okay!

Me: Do you know why? (I was planning to explain President's Day.)

McKay: Because I deserve a Bowling Day!