It's Getting Warmer

Well, we are loving the warm weather around here! It has been in the fifties for at least three days now. Almost all the snow in our yard has melted and Ashlyn has gone outside several times to play on the swingset.

Yesterday we went to the zoo with Tiffany, Kyle, Diana, Azelynn, and Ryder. It was not really warm enough to be in short sleeves, but Ashlyn didn't want to keep her jacket on (that's kind of her thing now). She loved her "best heart shirt," so maybe she just wanted everyone else to see it!

Ashlyn and Carter both got pretty sick this month and it lasted a little bit longer than normal. Ashlyn would fall asleep almost anywhere and sleep and sleep and sleep . . .

Luckily, they are both feeling much better now!

Ashlyn also just recently went to the dentist for the first time. She got a princess toothbrush and a pencil after she let the hygienist clean her teeth!

Happy 27th Birthday Brad!

Today Brad officially enters his late 20's. What an old man! He is not a big fan of celebrating his birthday - in fact, he even changed the date of his birthday on facebook from the 10th to the 17th. He is planning on changing it back to the 10th later this week, so he doesn't have to have a birthday at all this year. Unfortunately babe, that doesn't mean you're not a year older. 

I know this isn't the greatest picture of the kids (Ashlyn is sucking on bread), but I just love it of Brad. You can just tell by his face how much he loves his kids. He is a wonderful dad and a wonderful husband. We love you Brad! Have a perfect day!

Professional Pictures

At the end of December we had our family picture taken. I don't love it, love it, but I think it is alright. 

We also had Carter's picture done. The photographer caught this cute shot on her first try. What a cooperative little boy!

We finally have our family picture hanging above the piano with a picture of each of the kids beside it. It had been a long time coming, but we figured now that we've lived her for two years we should make our mark . . .