Random Picture Post

I have so many photos just sitting on my desktop.  Thought I'd share some:

We bought this costume and never wore it for Halloween.  My cute lil' berry!

 Brooke and me on New Years Eve.  We celebrated at our neighbor's house.

 This was my birthday.  Each of the big kids had a turn blowing out the candles.

 This was from one of our Xmas cards.  My best friend Beth, a phenomenal photographer, did a photo shoot with the kids.

Love this family picture.  This was from a family Xmas party.  Yes, I color coordinate everyone!

Letter to My 9 Month Old Daughter

Dear Brooklyn,

How is it that in just 3 months, you are going to be one?!  I can't believe how much your personality has grown.  To our joy, you seem to be the most outgoing one of the four.  Yes, at just 9 months old, you solicit strangers and smile for them.  I think you just like to be noticed, especially at home when there is so much commotion coming from your brothers and sister.

Your sleeping habits are much better.  You still have your morning and afternoon naps, and you only get up once during the night to feed.  Yeah!  And I know you still need that nighttime feeding because you suck down 4 oz. pretty quickly!  The most difficult thing is to get your siblings to be quiet during naps.

You are definitely keeping Mama in the dark about when you are going to crawl.  Are you going to surprise me one day and just do it?  You are so content with sitting, and you just scoot or roll to get something you want.  Who are we kidding?  You have us wrapped around your finger and we give you whatever you want!  I see a little backwards movement, which is how the triplets first started crawling.

As for foods, you definitely enjoy your solids.  I think applesauce is your favorite.  You have definitely expressed your disdain for peas.  And feeding you is a bit of a challenge as you love to flail your arms and touch whatever it is.  I always have a napkin ready!

We just switched your car seat as you were outgrowing your infant carrier.  We have an appt. with the pediatrician this month for a check up.  Very curious to see how much you have grown!

We are so in love with our smiley, happy, beautiful little girl!

Love,

Mommy

First Sledding Day of the Season

The kids have been eagerly awaiting snow.  We finally had enough to go outside and play.  The only downside, it was bitterly cold!  Grandpa went out with us and he wasn't prepared for the weather.

 Of course, he had to try out the sled and create some bad habits!

 Our backyard has a bit of a hill and this was our first time sledding down it.

 I think they need practice with the steering!

 I gave it a shot!

 Then they moved on to the playset.  You go a lot faster with snow pants on!

Josh and Grandpa took a walk to the edge of the woods to say hello the the "monster".  Thankfully, Grandpa's stories do no scare them.

And after peeling off all our snow clothing, we enjoyed some hot chocolate.  Look at those red cheeks!

What a fun way to start the year!