keeping busy

although this winter has not been that brutal, but with 3 wee ones underfoot, i am OVER IT!  the kids love the snow, but those have even been few and far between until lately – just windy and cold weather isn’t made for babies!

We are all ready for starting the day outside for breakfast in our jammies, warmer walks to the park, sidewalk chalk and hopscotch, picnic lunches, and feeling the breeze roll in the open windows.

We have been keeping ourselves busy indoors and out this winter, and there haven’t been TOO many long days.  Here’s what we have been up to lately!

{soph being silly}

{em being silly}

{sometimes a 4:30pm bathtime is in order for something to pass the time}

{dupage museum fun}

{artists at work}

{grammy and gpa dale came for a visit and an apple pie-baking session ensued}

{scott and i got away for a valentines surprise to the MU vs. ND hockey game with the tomlinsons…so much fun and thanks grammy and gpa dale for watching the kiddos!}

{an ice rink on soldier field – so cool!}

{playing matching sisters}

{sophia’s first time up front and big sis is lovin’ it}

{sweet snuggles – after she takes her last bottle of the night, she always cuddles up right up to my neck and puts her arms around me – i never want to put her back in the crib}

{jack’s first erector set…turned out into a MUCH longer project than anticipated and Mommy had a few laughs}

{first spaghetti – it was a hit from both a taste and entertainment standpoint!}