February Fun

So Gia came and spent a couple of nights with us and then took little Alaina home with her for a night. That meant that Mommy and Audrey had a whole day to ourselves!

We went to MacDonald's for lunch, got our hair cut together, and tried to visit a local farm...which was closed.

But we had a great time just with Mommy and Audrey.

(Man, things are different when you just have one...so much calmer...and to run around town and just get one in and out of the car is a pretty nice break.)

Here is Audrey and her baby Andi at MacDonald's...

getting her hair cut (which she loves to do...it's the promise of a sucker.)

(Can't you just tell she pondering what kind of sucker she will get??)

Then last night we met the family downtown for a birthday dinner for Cate and Cole.

Audrey and Alaina were so happy to see eachother....

Alaina was pretty attached to her cousin Caroline.

Audrey gave Cate and Cole their birthday cards...

This girl just loves her cousins so much!

Apparently this one does too...

The cousins...

Some lovin from Aunt Sarah

And Uncle Eddie...

Goodbye kisses

Uncle Eddie showing Laina something fun...

And telling her something profound I'm sure...

Now Laina is showing Bapa the horse and carriage...

And some loving with Gia and Bapa to end our evening

Happy Birthday Cate and Cole! We love you!

Date Night COOP

On Saturday we had our first ever "Date Night COOP" with a few friends.

Troy and I were the first to host the kids for some fun while the Moms and Dads went out for a Valentine's date.
We enjoyed 7 kids + our two...

Audrey and Allie doing some swinging

Allie getting some pushes from Braden

Kayla with Andi and Jud

Braden taking care of the 2 little ones
We were so lucky to have some big kid help

Audrey and Allie having some pizza

sweet little baby Andi

Madison was a huge help. She's going to be a great babysitter!

Troy with the magic touch...and scarey face

Sweetie little Jud

Valentine's craft time

And some heart cookie decorating

Final masterpiece of the night

And all went home without a scratch...that we know of

:)

God picked me up

Audrey: I fell down and busted my lip on the concreke, but God picked me up and wiped off my lip.

Bowlhead

Notice the cheerios all over the floor. This bowl is way more fun as a hat!

Just Another Day with Laina...

This girl is quite the character...

It's Almost Valentine's!!

Yea for sugar cookies!

Superbowl Super Kids

We had some good friends over for the Superbowl last night. It was a fun time...

the kids loved it...

Alana and Alaina

Audrey and baby Andi...look at this sweet little baby. We love her.

Doesn't Laina look huge next to her?

3 sweet babies...Alaina, Andi and Jud

Audrey loves baby Andi. She named one of her baby dolls after her.

And Alaina did a little football watching herself.

She just crawled up on the couch and chilled out for awhile.

Jon and Allie are Audrey's special friends. She has such fun with them.

I think they will be friends for a long time.

It was a fun night for all...especially the kids.

Now who won that football game?

Really. I have no idea. :)

I have successfully "watched" yet another football game without actually seeing a single play.