not yet

 Drew wants a carpool to go somewhere like Ali.

Drew wants to play basketball like Jake.

Drew wants to stay for preschool like Emmy.

 Luckily, for now, Drew gets to stay home with me.

yay!!!

(clap, clap, clap)

it's here

The blog is now in book form.

YAY!!!

more love

For President's Day weekend, we went over to Sunnyside to see Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Gary and the cousins.  We played and played and played!  Grandma had a special dinner on Sunday for us.  It was her "I love you" dinner complete with the Valentine's Day tradition of big heart-shaped sugar cookies that she made for us every year growing up.  We felt pretty spoiled.

the climate

Today it was gorgeous--55 degrees and sunny.

Ali's comment was, "It's like living in the desert!"

My sweet little Seattle-ites.

valentimes

I didn't make heart-shaped pancakes (I know, I'm a terrible mother), but I DID make 3 different dinners for Valentine's Day!  Jake's favorite: chicken roll-ups with gravy; Ali: swirly twirly mac and cheese; Emmy: cheese pizza.  Drew just got to eat baby food.

Steve and I went out for a night of kickboxing with friends!  It was so much fun.

I LOVE Valentine's Day!!

rollerskates

Ali and Emmy made these roller skates to take a leisurely stroll across the hardwood floor tonight.  Legos, some ribbon, and a pair of rain boots was all they needed.  And a little bit of creativity.

10 months old

Drew is 10 months old!

 

 Here's a look at the other babes around 10 months...

 

Any similarities??

updates

 Jake has started basketball.  Love to watch him play!

 Ali got two teeth pulled (again).  Braces here we come!!  Mega-trooper.

 

Emmy got a cavity filled without being numb, per her request!  I am seeing no epidurals in her future.

Drew now rides in the cart--with no car seat!!  What a big boy.