Sunday Best

This is us on our way out the door to church. It now takes us 2 hours to get ready (without taking a break...sometimes I don't get to even eat breakfast). I'm so glad church doesn't start until 1:00!!

Two Kids

Zoe's first smile was on February 10th (she was just over a month old). People say those smiles are just gas, but I know she was smiling at me because she likes me ;) She usually smiles after she's done eating or when Jade talks to her--it's pretty cute.

I couldn't really picture life with two kids before Zoe came along. The laundry has tripled, the house often looks like a bomb went off, grocery shopping takes me ten years (I wish I was over-exaggerating here), and I rarely (I mean almost NEVER) have silence throughout the day...but I wouldn't change it for the world. Zoe has been such a blessing to our family. Jade and I spend hours taking care of Zoe together. Jade helps with diaper changes and baths, gives Zoe toys to play with (still a little early for that), and waits patiently while I take care of other fun jobs (diaper explosions, spit-ups, fussy times etc).

Tonight someone asked me how many kids I have and I said, "Two." It was the first time I've been asked since Zoe was born...and it made me smile to think how our family has grown by two feet. Love you Zoe!

Grandma Pam and Grandpa Garth Visit

Grandma Pam and Grandpa Garth came to visit us in Michigan!! It was SO much fun. We had lots of fun visiting, eating good food and touring Detroit.

Michigan Central Station- abandoned in 1988. Can you find the guy in the window? Hint- he's wearing a yellow shirt!

Detroit's effort to revitalize the city?

Good-bye Grandma Kathy

Thanks again for all your help mom!

Queen Grandma Kathy treated us to supper at Max & Erma's. Yum!! It was a treat to get out...it had been a while :)

Still so little

Grandma Kathy and Jade have their own cooking show! They were making a French onion veggie dip from a cookbook I used as a kid.

Please notice Jade's over-sized training pants. At least they work!

Taking it Easy

Before Zoe was born, I told myself I would TAKE IT EASY with a newborn. This meant no school, no work, no library trips, no zoo trips, no play dates, no gym work-outs, no cooking, and little cleaning for 6 weeks!! I'm happy to report I kept my commitment to myself. It was a WONDERFUL 6 weeks (thank you for the advice Kaylee!)