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February is well upon us.

Spring seems a long way away,

and yet somehow we are still waiting for winter to arrive in this snow-less, brown, cold land.

An in-between sort of season,

made for hiding away inside.

gender rulez

Kids weekend activities:

Boys, Legos.

Girls, Barbs.

Babies, peas.

frozen pigs

Deep in winter-mode, we pass the days

twisting,

reading,

making snowy men

and pigs.

birthday recap

A very tiny baby chosen especially by big sister for the birthday girl.

And a sparkly new wheeled wonder to push "Nynee" (tiny baby's new name) around.

Plenty of room to ride in comfort for Nynee and her twin Baby Anneliese (Annabelle's babe).

And all of this excitement before breakfast....whew!

Later, contemplating motion.

More birthday hoo-yah!

happy birthday

2 is...

dearly loving those who love you (especially those that help you change your clothes 100 times a day),

trying all sorts of new things,

thinking most everything is either MINE or soooo funny,

and such a spark of fun and joy in the midst of winter.
Happy Birthday!

pre-2

Nearly 2, but close enough for a giant fluffy cake party with the cousins.

Dee-lish.

New fluffy skirt to match the fluffy cake!

snow business

Snowy mixers,

snowball makers,

lickers,

and makers of snowy men.