Changes

Well a lot has taken place this past few weeks it seems. Where do I begin? We had a nice Valentines Day - with lots of folks sending cards and things for the girls (lucky ducks to have such thoughtful family and friends). Aaron and I were a little less romantic this year than in years past. I bought him some rather boring essentials. He didn't buy me anything, but instead offered to take both the girls...you heard right, BOTH the girls for a whole day so that I could have some me time. We'll see if this transpires, either way it was a very nice gesture and I am at least looking forward to a few hours to myself that might well include a pedicure!

Avery had her 2 month check up this week and is doing great! She had three shots - ouch! She ran a slight fever (which explains the oh so nice picture below....Kendall taking Marna's temperature) the next day and slept a lot. She is 11 pounds 9 ounces and is 22.5 inches long. Everything else checks out fine. Both the doctor and the nurse were very impressed with her ability to hold her head up - even saying it was more in line with what a 4 month old can do. As always, I am not surprised to know that both my kids are advanced.

Kendall celebrated her birthday at school with cupcakes. She has further enjoyed the barrage of packages that have either been left or have arrived in the mail. Below are some pictures. By the way, thanks to whoever bought the shopping cart - she loves it!

This very cute apron came from Great Gma/Gpa Mason. As you can see she has plenty of spots for her crayons!

Also from Great Gma/Gpa Mason (and always a favorite) are these two new books. She loves her an eye spy!

We went to the zoo this past Sunday as the temps down here are great - 80 degrees today!

For the first time we shelled out the $2 for the train ride. She liked it.

Saying "hello" to the duck and catching a ride on the lion.

Here she is showing off her Valentines cards decorated with all the stickers she got.

More presents from Great Gma/Gpa Mason - cool little dolphins that sing in the tub.

And, a sleep sheep for Avery that makes white noise - just like the one her big sister has.

Kind of in reverse order, here is Kendall opening the presents.

She hugged the packing bubbles.

Aaron has had a late couple of nights past. But, the JV team won their first scrimmage 15 to 1! I think it has everything to do with their great coach. The girls and I are still trying to figure out a routine and Kendall is still testing the limits. Just the other day she nudged a glass bowl off her dinner tray (after me telling her to put it back down and giving me a sly little look of 'I know better, but am going to do it anyway') and it shattered all over the floor. I guess that is what I get for giving her a glass bowl and expecting her to behave while I nurse Avery. She got a good talking to after and was told that momma was 'mad' at Kendall for being 'naughty.' *Don't worry Mrs. Coakley I wasn't too rough on her - although she did cry for quite awhile, I think more because she realized and 'saw' the result of her actions.

We are super excited to head home tomorrow to Michigan to celebrate Kendall's Bday with the Gma Rosie and Gpa Bob and the Denja crew. Kendall has been talking about 'flying on the plane, up in the sky' for weeks now. Let's hope the new DVD player that we bought her does the trick on the plane and during the layovers.