What are the chances Danny and Michelle got invited to their very first birthday parties on the same day? Feb. 23rd Danny went to his first at 1pm -- he was the only boy invited, but luckily Audrey W. has 2 big brothers and Danny is totally in love with the entire family now. It is so cute to see Danny & Audrey together in sunbeams. Sorry the picture didn't turn out better! Michelle then went to Kayla's birthday party at 3pm. If someone were to ask me if Michelle had a best friend, I would undoubtable answer Kayla S. But, as I found out a couple days ago, Michelle says it's really Mommy. (: And don't worry, Kaelah got to do something special that afternoon as well -- attend a baptism for Elizabeth R. (She really likes going to baptisms of children she knows.) So funny how most Saturdays are pretty dull and then all the action happened on the same day that month!
Another first was that all my children were old enough to attend a special class for big brothers and big sisters at the hospital and they loved it! The best part was touring the maternity ward, complete with a giant doll with a baby in her tummy. The teacher was excellent and I was blown away with how my children came home knowing what was safe for the baby and what was dangerous, as well as remembering how silly the video was that was shown, and understanding so much after only 2 hours. It made quite the impression on them! Michelle now says she wants to be a baby nurse/doctor. Here is a picture of her taking care of 7 babies in the hospital. She had to use the newborn clothes I had gotten out and put in my room b/c the doll clothes weren't warm enough. (; The children get to take turns going to my prenatal check-ups as well, so they all know that when I go I pee in a special cup. lol. Kaelah was lucky to see an ultrasound at my 37 week check-up last Monday and was so happy she got to see the baby. Below is a picture of Kaelah reading to 4 babies on the stairs. She has really caught onto reading recently without being pushed to do so and is doing awesome. For example, tonight I told Dan that his son had H-I-T his Grandma and Kaelah figured out what I was telling him. Good for her! I have a feeling there will be no more secrets around these guys soon.
We love the snow! Here's 3 pictures from a snow storm in February. The one of Michelle is her delighting to roll down the hill instead of using the sled. This was the first time she really really got into snow play. It was a blast to be out there with my entire family enjoying the out of doors in winter.
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