My Big Boy

For some reason over the past week or so I've really felt like Christopher is turning into a little boy. He's finally starting to really move (not fast yet, but I'm sure that won't be long) and just looks so much older than he really is, I think. Anyway, I've taken some pictures of him over the last few days that I wanted to share.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!!!

We got our second big snowfall of the year last Friday, giving Katherine a snow day home from school and John a late start at work! We got 8 inches, which is pretty big for St. Louis, and the girls had a great time getting out in it a bit. It was actually a bit deep for Elizabeth, but she warmed up to it and got right out there with Katherine after a little bit. Christopher was napping, and wouldn't have cared much for it, anyway. If you can believe it, it was all totally melted by Monday when it topped 70 degrees!!! Like they say in St. Louis, if you don't like the weather, just wait a few minutes and it will change! So, it was snowing and windy on Thursday night, Monday was 75 degrees, thurderstorms today, a little bit of snow over the next few days, and then I think it's supposed to be back in the 20s on Sunday. No wonder everyone I know (including me!) has a cold!!!! Anyway, enjoy the pictures of our little taste of winter!

Snowball fight!!!

Another - is it possible?

My firstborn has lost a tooth - she is SO excited!!!

Is it possible?

Is it possible that Christopher is 1? I certainly can't believe it. He went to the doctor on Friday and he is 28 lbs and 33 inches - this is as big as the girls were at 18 months, so he's definitely a big boy. Healthy, though, and that's what's important. He's going to be tall, like his dad, and probably pass up his sisters in height at an early age. His birthday was last Wednesday and his party was Saturday - FUN. I made an attempt at making his cake myself this year - it was kind of fun, but not sure if I'll do it again. Everyone seemed to like it, though. Here's the birthday boy.

the January lull...

Isn't it always the case that January is just a bit dull after the excitement of all the holidays? Well, with being sick this year over the holidays, we've just been trying to get well and get the house back in order since then. Plus, it's been so cold for a chunk of the month that we just didn't do much that we didn't have to. I guess we did have a few "exciting" things happen, though.

Christohper did get his first haircut the first week of January - just a trim around his ears and in the back.

Before.....

During....

After....

The kids playing on the floor in the kitchen (I think I was fixing supper)....

Katherine hanging out with dad Sunday afternoon.....

We are looking forward to Christopher's birthday this week - I can't believe he's actually going to be 1-year old) and his doctor's appt on Friday. He's BIG and I'll be really interested to see how heavy and tall. More to report next week!

On the Mend

Well, John did get the stomach bug, but we are all on the mend. We are back to our "schedule" after the holidays and will FINALLY get our Christmas tree taken down tomorrow - when it's 15 degrees outside, there's not much else to do. So then Christmas will officially be over. I'll post more pictures soon. I can't believe I'm starting to think about Christopher's birthday, but we have to - 2 more weeks! He's grown so much, but it's still hard to believe it's been a year since he was born. Anyway, more time to post later. Gotta go!

Sick additions

You can add me and Katherine to the list of sickos in the house. It appears that everyone is on the mend, though. Slowly but surely. Please pray that John does not get it, as he is the only one who has managed to dodge the bullet thusfar. Also pray for healing as it's hard to care for one sick child, let alone two or three at the same time -especially when I am sick as well. Prayers for quick healing would be much appreciated. Thanks!