A Very Sweet Day

Even though three of the four children are recovering from the flu, today was the best Valentine's day that I can remember.

 

I bought the children each a small box of candy, and had it waiting for them at the table.

It was just a small treat, but Sara-Cooper thought it was so special.

(The children made these valentine vases last week.)

It might not have been the best idea to give it to them before breakfast. 

After breakfast, Cooper gave me the most beautiful tulips.

I love the fact that he put them in this great galvanized bucket.

He also gave Sara-Cooper a Valentine Happy!

The biggest stuffed animal he could find.

She was so proud. She carried it around all day.

She and Oliver took turns riding it.

Because I always seem to wait until the last minute...

Creighton and I spent the evening making valentines for his school party.

 

  

Oliver was having a rough night, so we gave him a little treat before bed.

 

We had the most beautiful snow shower to end the night.

( I did not get a picture, but after Cooper came home from church, there were about 25 games of checkers played.  To Creighton's dismay, his Dad is the reigning champion:) )

Happy Valentines Day

 

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They make my heart swell !

It has been really cold lately!

MAKING SNOWBALLS

one

 two

 three

one

two

three
 

 

one

 

two

 

I shut the door quickly, before Creighton had a chance for number three!

SLEDDING

(well sort of)

  

  

wipeout

"oh no, Creighton fall down"

DO-OVER

 

  

He Makes It !

 

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So Sweet

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Tea Time for Oliver

 

  Oliver decided it was pretty cold, and he was ready for an afternoon cup of tea.

All  This Cold Weather is Making Me Hungry

  

  

  

I guess I'll have to take matters into my own hands.

 

  

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 This sweet girl doesn't know what she is missing :)

A Self Portrait

 

Sara-Cooper***A few weeks ago

"This is me when I was holding a puppy - my nose is red because it makes me sneeze."

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This is a piece of her latest artwork.

Her first flowers.

 What a sweet & funny girl !!!

New Tricks

 

Eloise loves to hold her feet and chew on her toes:)

She now can roll over both ways.

She started out on her pallet with her toys and ended up here.

I guess it is time for a bigger pallet!

Let me help you with that

  

  

Oliver noticed that Eloise had a little runny nose.

He disappeared and returned with a tissue.

All better.

****Eloise-5 months****

Oliver Gets a Haircut

 

It started out a little rocky. He might have screamed no! no! no!.

Mrs. Kim reacted fast and gave him a sucker.

He was still not thrilled about the whole thing, but he will do anything for candy.

We think he looks pretty cute.

 

(His new favorite thing is to wear his big brother's jerseys.)