A Picture Really Is Worth A Thousand Words

And it's a good thing because this flu has infiltrated 

every square inch of my body and mind.  

Don Juan Nico

This is how I found Nico after church a few weeks ago.  Wha?!?!?

We'll Be Back Soon

BUT until then........

Love . This . Boy

Firehouse Frenzy

Jessica blessed her babies on February 12, 2012 so we had some out of town visitors for the weekend.  Those siblings that were available headed to Firehouse for food and family time.  We had quite the crew there and the food did not disappoint. 

Missing Tooth Number 3

This was the third tooth Nicolas lost, but the first one on top.  He is so excited to lose the other two on top so he can have a "humongous ditch" in his mouth.  Really, a ditch?!?!?  The things kids think are cool?  It shouldn't be long until ditch status is achieved though.  The others are super loose and Nicolas has become quite the pro at pulling these suckers.  It's a good dang thing because I hate it.

The Big 65!!!

 Here she is!!  The Birthday Beauty!!!

 Blow Grammy Blow!!!!!

 The crew feasting.

 Double trouble!!!

 Vanessa and sweet baby Taya!

 Someone's teething?!?!?

 The awesome big sister Hanna!

 Triple trouble!!!

 Proud Papa with Taya girl!

 Not sure who invited her?

 Crazy cousins!

 After dinner dance party!  Go Shem!!!

And the dancing continues........

Happy Birthday Mommy!  

It is also appropriate to note that Grammy Barbara celebrated her 58th birthday, not her 65th.  HA!!!  We forgot birthday candles and all I had laying around were a "6" and a "5".  So 65 it was!!  She was a good sport about it and I made sure to correct all the kiddos when they asked her real age. The evening was a  blast and the grand kids danced until dawn, or bedtime!!

Loungin' In The New Warm Up Suit

Nicolas got this super snazzy warm up suit for Christmas from his Grandma Cindy and Grandpa Bob.  He loves it and frequently asks if he can wear his "comfy suit."  

Thanks guys.  It was a hit. 

Meet Maya the Mynx

My sweet Nicolas loves animals and babies.  If it were up to him, we would have about 25 of each in our home.  Unfortunately, we have no babies or animals, but much of our family does.  Our Mamas and Auntie just got a new cat.  Her name is Maya or Mynx.  She is pictured above and absolutely gorgeous.  We made the drive over the mountain a few weeks ago to meet Maya.  It was love at first sight for Nicolas and Maya. They had such a good time together.  They played, lounged and loved on each other all afternoon.  Thanks for having us Mamas.  We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.  And Maya, thanks for satisfying Nicolas' love of kitties for a while.  I appreciate it :-)

This Picture Speaks For Itself

We are loving the twins so much.  

They are growing so fast and Addy is a darling big sister.