Jack's first eats

     Well, I know it's a little early. Jack's only 5 months old, but we just had to let him try some cereal the other day. That little dude has been watching us eat at mealtimes with the most longing, excited little following eyes I've ever seen. We couldn't wait to see if he was going to love eating solid food as much as he looked like he would. It's safe to say, he didn't disappoint! Here are some pics-

Here's a few shots of the girls at a new playground just a block or so from our house!

Hen and Mags

My Cuz was baby-sitting sweet Henry and Maggie the other day and we got to hang out at the park with them.  The kids had fun climbing all around, swinging, sliding, snacking and playing a game where they ran together from tree to tree (they picked the farthest trees ever!).  I'm pretty sure they got in a good mile :)

Makin' Cookies!

Paba and Patrick got Anna a cookie making kit for Christmas and yesterday we busted it out. We almost didn't have any cookies to decorate, bake and eat due to the eating of dough by little girls... Here's a video of our experience from start to scrumptious!

SNOW!

Anna and Norah were SOOOO excited to wake up to a world of white. They ate breakfast so fast and giggled like mad while we put on layer after layer... finally I opened the front door and the jubilant screams of little girls bombarded our new street. Get ready Darwin Road, the Younger girls are here and they're PUMPED!

Here's a little video of our wintery fun!

A grand time had by all...

Last Saturday night Lee and Nino played a concert of original songs at Brown Cup Coffee.  It was so much fun for those of us that got to sit back and enjoy, probably not as much fun for the musicians trying to make themselves heard above the whir of the espresso machine.  Lydia (aka Grandwoman) made the trip up to see the concert and the kids.  It was wonderful having her here to hang out with and play a couple furious games of Dutch Blitz (a vonderful goot game).

    

Jack looking cute in his outfit from Aunt Jo Jo... right before he blew it out (and Grandwoman's outfit too)

All smiles :)

Morning at Nan's

Nan and Jack snuggling

Tommy and Maggie

Maggie Blue-Eyes

Smoochin Anna

Norah and Henry playing with glass :)

Mary and Mags lovin' on Jack

Norah Turning 3!

Here are Norah's comments about her big day:

"I liked to sing Keep Cool Boy, and you just learned me how to sing it.  I liked to, um, look at this green on my computa".

We had fun that day.  Norah got a princess bike, soccer ball, and a helmet and pads from Gi Gai and Pi Pai.  Our friend Lauren came to babysit Jack so that Lee, Gi Gai and I could take the girls to the movies.  It was Rosie's first time ever and the look of awe and delight on her face as she sat on her booster and munched popcorn was something I hope I never forget.  Turns out 3 might be a little young for the movies.  As The Tale of Despereaux progressed, so did Norah's trips to the potty, all the while commenting, "I want this to be over".  :)  It was a fun memory anyway!  Then we all went out for Vietnamese food, then home for cupcakes.