A New Year

We celebrated the New Year in style with a party at my parent's place
Mike with the champagne

The newlyweds. Check out the ominous beagle eyes in the background!

Grammie and Audrey

Jeff showing off his mad coloring skills

Ella's ready for bed

Will with his buddies at the indoor park.

Ella as her beautiful superhero self

Teacher Paula's class

Ella is really blossoming in the class this year

Audrey with her Papa

Ella--you're still my girl!!!

Audrey hanging out with Grammie

Jeff couldn't resist the little baby toes

Sittin' on Papa's lap

That's right--she's on her knees!

So proud!

Check me out!

First taste of rice cereal. Audrey was not a big fan. Thanks to Will for taking the picture!

Will putting on a play

I'm finally posting pictures from January. It was a pretty low key month. We spent a lot of time with family and tried to get back into a rhythm around the house. Days with dreary weather brought us to the indoor park. Tuesday mornings have been spent with Teacher Paula and a great community of parents who attend class with us. Will put on a play, complete with props, scenery, and lighting (thanks to my dad). I should have taken a picture of the icicles that are hanging from the ceiling. Audrey is trying to keep up with big brother and big sister. We call her the squeaker. She loves to "talk". Will does this pterodactyl screech which she likes to imitate. Sometimes I feel like Audrey is a rock star and Will and Ella are her fan club. They love to give her attention. Maybe that's why she is learning to crawl so soon, so she can escape from the paparazzi. :)

I also tried to get my groove back in January by attending my first concert with Audrey outside of the womb. Kristin, Mary, and I were able to see Grace Potter and the Nocturnals live. Woo-hoo! I'm thankful to have a sister-in-law who keeps me informed of what's happening in the outside world! Aside from getting totally lost there and back (even walking to and from my car), it was a great experience. Katie ended up watching Audrey many extra hours for me. I owe her big time! :)