RECORD SNOW!

We received almost 12 inches of snow on Thurs. Feb 11th, 2010. It was a record. School was let out early on Thurs, and cancelled on Friday. The kids had a great time. How often do they get to play in a foot of snow? They even made snow ice cream. I wasn't terribly impressed, but they were.

Our house.

Makala and her friend, Lindee, worked hard on their snowman.

Sadie had a few snowballs of her own.

The kids were challenged to a snowball fight by our great friend and neighbor, Nick, and his boys, Porter and Wyatt.

Tony's truck was covered.

The Birthday Girl

Such a beautiful young woman.

Two days before her actual birthday, Kathleen was treated to a trip to the eye doctor's and a fitting for her first pair of contact lenses. She was SO excited. Then, she was wisked away by our dear friend and neighbor, Jami, for lunch and a trip to the nail salon for her first set of acrylic nails. Even MORE excited. Then, thankfully an hour behind schedule, she arrived home to find about 15 of her friends waiting to surprise her with a party. They had a great time, and I didn't realize how much a bunch of teenagers could really eat! She received some great gifts, including a pink bow complete with arrows, (look out boys!) and quite a wad of cash. On the day of her actual birthday, the mailman brought the info she needed to get started with her driver's ed program. And as of Feb. 17th, she has her official learner's permit. LET THE GREY HAIR BEGIN!

More Pics of the Princess

Daddy's Girl

Chasing Sadie

Figured out how to pull herself up on the little footstool.
Yes, Sadie, we love you, too.

Sadie is patiently waiting....

For Sam to drop this.

Hey, check me out!

Already checking out the doggie door.

First experience with finger foods.

And she's off!

Still loves watching Mickey Mouse.

And loves to play in the water. Any water.

Watching Sadie chase the laser light.
She laughed at that, and the boys love to make her laugh.

Yes, Sadie, we love you, too.

Back when she was just getting good at sitting up on her own.

It's hard to believe she is nine months old already. What an amazing nine months it's been. Her check-up went well, except that she had her first official illness. A double ear infection. First round of antibiotics. Other than that though, she's doing fantastic. Weight:16lbs12oz Height:27 1/2 inches
And she has built up some amazing speed in the not quite 3 weeks since she figured out the crawling thing. When she figures out the walking thing, we are in for it!