Sarah Turns 1!

We celebrated baby Sarah’s first birthday this weekend!  I swear, this is the happiest little baby girl in the world – nothing phases her!  The kids had a fantastic time playing together as always.

It's my birthday!

The family that wears plaid together...
cuts down trees together?

Maggie wanted a picture with Luke.
Luke said, "smile like we are getting married."

I love this picture of all the kids eyeing the cake.

Sarah liked massaging the cake

Claire and  cupcake!

Hi there sweet lady

Pay attention, Daddy

Building stuff

I met with Maggie’s preschool teachers for conferences last week, and received a very good report on my girl.  They had a lot of positive things to say, and noted that she has all the skills and smarts she should have at this age.  Throughout the meeting they mentioned Maggie’s kindness towards other kids several times – this makes me prouder than anything else. 

Poor Evie has had a rough start to the week.  We took her to the pediatrician, and all her tests came back negative.  The doctor was a little confused, but it seems like a really rough cold mixed with some new molars.  On the bright side, my little busy-body wanted a lot of cuddle time.

Maggie has been really patient and adaptable to her finger splint… unfortunately she’s a kid… so the foam lining is covered in all sorts of gross food stains, and has been half picked apart.  She goes back to the doctor next week, and hopefully will be healed up!