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Owen is 1

Our precious Owen is 1. He is such a joy.  He loves to play with sister and brother.  He is close to walking.  He enjoys most foods and making messes.  He especially loves playing in the cabinets and dragging out all of the pots and pans.  He loves to play in the toilet.  He loves the water and has even flipped into the tub while his sister was taking a bath.  

Owen had two birthday celebrations. He wasn't so thrilled with the hat or cake. 

He loved the giraffe from Gimpa.  He especially liked it before the rockers were put on because he felt more secure.  All of the kids enjoy it. 

                            We had a Mickey Mouse cake in Owensboro. 

 

We had a duck theme in Frankfort.  

Caroline and Owen - She is a great help with the kids. 

Dance Class

 Audrey loves dance class, even though it interferes with her nap.  It makes for a long day for her on Wednesdays with church later that evening. 

She is learning to hula hoop, do a forward roll, and much more. 

Her favorite part is the the dress up box at the end of class.  She always chooses a stuffed animal and a hat or lea.  She is really good about doing what the teacher says, but sometimes gets a little tired and lies down on the floor.  
 

We have been practicing our forward rolls at home on the couch cushions placed on the floor. 

Sweet Pics at the Arboretum

It was fun to take the kids to UK's Arboretum.  I hadn't been there since college.  

Mandy Howard, the occoupational therapist, where I used to teach did a great job. 

It was a beautiful, but breezy, day in the Bluegrass. 

A Little Bit of Winter - or a Lot

Kentucky has had an unusually snowy winter.  Alexander has missed lots of school due to snow and very cold weather.  We have enjoyed playing in the snow, eating snow cream, and building a snowman.  Audrey and Alexander enjoy eating snow fresh off the ground. 

 I can't believe Owen is 11 months old.  He is so busy.  He pulls up on everything.  He eats everything he can get in his mouth.  Owen loves to pull out the pots and pans and all the plastic ware. 

 He also loves a basket of fresh laundry, or dirty.  He will chew on Daddy's dirty socks.  Yuck. 

Owie is so affectionate.  He pats and hugs on all of us.  He is quite the cuddler.  

Owen is probably going to be hard to wean.  He loves to nurse anytime he is hurt, sad, or frustrated.  A few sips and he is a happy boy again.  Spoiled?

Christmas 2013

 

We were so blessed to celebrate Christmas in our home just 12 days after moving in. We weren't sure we would even be in our home by Christmas.  We hadn't closed on the house, but the sellers were very gracious to allow us in regardless.  

Reindeer Food

Cookies and milk for Santa & carrots for the reindeer

Baby's first Christmas 

 Alexander's new Hot Wheel track and Owen's elephant ball popper. 

Under the Sea - Little Mermaid Party

 We invited a few kids Audrey's age to the Play Zone at church to celebrate her birthday.  This was also a fun way for Audrey to meet other girls her age. 

Seaweed Dip - Spinach Dip

Peanut Butter Star Sandwiches

Goldfish

Crab Legs - Carrot Sticks

Audrey's favorite party guest- Manny

 Alexander watched and waited so patiently for his turn to open his gift.  What a sweet boy!

Audrey loves her some cake.

Bubbles and Goldfish as party favors.

Thanks for swimming by.  

 
Happy birthday sweet girl.  We love you.