Winter can leave now . . .

Super Heroes need to help each other out sometimes.

We went to Meijer Gardens last week to see if any butterflies were out yet.  We were able to spot a few.  We plan on going back next week when quite a few more should be flying around!  I love this picture of sibling love :-)

Me and my babies at Meijer Gardens.

Aunt Cecca and Lucia enjoying a moment.  I'm glad Francesca came with us that day, Lucia had a really hard time with rule #3 "no running"- and Francesca was able to keep up with her!  Whenever I would ask her if she remembered rule #3, she would respond "no talking." 

Ethan received a shaving kit for Christmas- complete with shaving cream (foaming body wash), a little plastic razor and mirror.  He loves playing with them in the shower. 

I need to remember to take a picture when he first starts shaving and compare the two!

Valentine's Party!

Nick and Sunny invited the kids over for a Valentine's Day Party this weekend.  The kids had a great time.  First they decorated bags for the goodies they would get from each other and the games. 

Ethan showing off his decorated bag.

Lucia showing off her decorated bag!

Bree having a good time.

Ivana, warming up to the party surrounding her!

Freida having a good time!

Ivana and daddy (Nick)- I love Ivana's serious face!
It was a great party- Sunny had games for the kids to play with prizes, the kids had fun handing out their valentines to each other (and receiving valentines!).  Thanks Nick and Sunny for having us!

Breakfast

Lucia has a really hard time not making messes when she eats, it's like she re-creates her first attempt at self-feeding every time she eats! 
On a side note: her bangs look like their finally growing in- right? . . right?

Ethan looking as handsome as ever, and no cereal all over his face.  Lucia will get there someday!

From Cecca's Phone

Aunt Cecca brought over photos she has taken of the kids on her phone over the past few months.  There were some cute ones.  I love this one- I think Lucia looks like a little girl in this one- instead of a toddler/baby.

Going on an "expedition" through the neighborhood.  Oma and Grandpa gave Ethan an old pair of binoculars, which he loves exploring with. 

This was yesterday.  We took a walk with the dogs and the kids.  Ethan did a really good job of pulling the Queen of Sheba Lucia through the neighborhood. 

Lucia after a recent bath.  Cecca sent me this picture with the caption "I don't think baby #3 has a chance at being cuter than this." 

Bath time with Cecca again!  I love that Aunt Cecca will bathe my children- especially as this pregnancy progresses- it makes it so much easier!

Ethan goes on quite a few nature walks with Cecca and Jarrod.  Here's Ethan and Jarrod strolling through the woods. 

Snow!

I made these cinnamon rolls last weekend- they were really good.  The recipe made a bunch- enough to give some away and freeze some!

It's finally snowed a decent amount in Michigan!  The kids have been having a blast playing outside. 

When Lucia would fall down in the snow and struggle to get up she would say "come on snow! let me go!"  It was hilarious!

Lucia jumping off the deck into the snow.

Lucia crying for the sake of crying.  I asked Ethan if he remembered why she was crying in the snow yesterday: "because daddy pushed her down."  Poor Lucia!