Texas Trip Feb. 21-Mar. 7

I had the opportunity again this year to venture to Texas, this time with 2 kiddos. It really was not as bad as I thought it would be. Folks were generally pretty helpful and Emily was a huge help. I ended up accidentally forgetting her car seat, but it actually worked out for the best and thanks to my Aunt Neva's friend, we were able to borrow one the entire time we were there.

The first day was pretty long waking around 5am, getting on 2 planes, arriving in San Antonio for lunch with the family and then driving about a 7 hour car ride to my Sister and Brother-in-Law's house. We had a blast visiting with the Clay's. It was a fun-filled week going to the park, gymnastics, a bounce place and watching a new tree be planted in front of their house. And of course watching the kids play together was a blast in itself.
More to come from the second week of our trip......

Benjamin at 4 months

Benjamin is definitely growing like a weed as I hear a lot these days.  At his most recent doctor's appointment he weighed 17 lbs. 2 oz. and 25 inches long.  He's 75% in weight and 51% in height.  His newest discovery is his feet.  His face lights up when he grabs both feet with both hands.  He's still not too fond of tummy time, but has realized the faster he rolls over, the faster he can grab onto his feet.

Although I don't feel any nubs in his mouth, I believe Ben has started teething.  He's a drooling machine and loves to chew on his hands. 

My little personable baby....Ben gets a huge smile on his face anytime someone talks to him and usually all you have to say is hi.

Emily 3 years, 6 mo. - Feb. 16

No you're not losing your mind, this rocking chair is not the same as in our regular monthly shots.  We had the opportunity again this year to visit my side of the family down in Texas and since I did not have time before leaving on our trip to take the picture, we opted for a different chair in a warmer state.

Emily is quite the entertainer these days-full of energy and always on the go.  She is enjoying her little brother more and more each day and can't wait until he is mobile.  She never ceases to amaze us with words that are used in context.  Just the other night while sitting around our dinner table she says "Daddy, you need to respond."  

"We now have 4"

Emily is always counting the number of people at any given place we go and often counts how many other kids there are in her classes at church. While at church this particular Sunday we got our updated directory picture taken, she is heard counting 1, 2, 3, 4 and proclaims we now have 4. You can tell Benjamin is still mesmerized by black and white....he's having a staring contest with Emily's dress.

Camo baby

We had the chance to have a very brief lunch visit with our friends the Gage's this week before the snow hit. Karter was quite entertaining.