Fear and a bounce house

I'm trying to live with less fear and truly enjoy life.  Last Saturday night we invited a family to go out for dinner with us who we knew were sick (had a cold).  We had a lovely time talking and laughing. This seems like a very small thing to most but it was big to me. Then today the kids and I went to Pump It Up.  Germ central.  Yes, I made them change their clothes when we got home and wash their hands (of course) but we went - a good start. The kids had a blast! And I truly enjoyed talking to some other mamas.  Baby steps...  

Rice Cereal

Jake had his first rice cereal today!  He loved it!!!

But what really captured our hearts was this...

The way they love him is just incredible!  

Sleeping in his crib...finally

We were desperate for sleep (even 3 hours straight) so when Jacob was just days old we started sleeping him in his car seat at night. Well as you might imagine transitioning to his crib has not been easy.  We have started to slowly get him to sleep small stretches in his crib.  Here is Jake finally sleeping in his crib - his own special way!

Cupcakes

Cupcakes are so yummy!  I want to eat one!  Who cares about the fact that my hair is a mess!!!!!

Ice

Riding her bike

Ella learns how to ride her bike!  
YES -- in the dead of winter! Go Ella!!!

Mrs. Sheep

Olivia was Mrs. Sheep in her first drama performance, Fairy Tale Court Room, with Granite Classical Tutorials! She performed in three shows and did a great job and of course had a blast!