this is Danica waiting by the dryer for her blanket to finish drying.

Danica blowing out her candles, I had to light them twice because she blew them out the first time before we even began singing.

Her new pink gun with pink holster, that Grandpa got her.

Dylan hanging out on my lap at Chuck E Cheese.

Sledding

Danica playing with her water baby that cousin Chase gave her. She really likes it.

Our three babies.

Well Danica is 2 now, and I can't believe how quickly these past 2 years have gone by. She is such a wonderful, beautiful, little girl. She definatly is our most challenged, but that keeps it exciting around here. I couldn't imagine my life without her. I look forward to watching her develop into a young lady. Last Wednesday was her birthday. We stayed home and played and made cut out cookies from scratch which takes a while, especially with two eager kids helping. That night the kids decorated some and we put a candle in one and sang happy birthday to her. On Friday Dan took the day off and we went to Fort Wayne to Chuck E Cheese, and then to It's Playtime, which is an indoor place with lots of fun toys and slides and the kids really like going there. And somewhere in there we went sledding. Then Saturday we went to Dan's Grandpa's birthday party. It was nice visiting with family. Then on Sunday we had Dan's family over to celebrate Danica'a birthday. She got lots of fun gifts and had a good time. I made a white cake with raspberry filling and vanilla icing and a lady bug on it. She choose the lady bug. So needless to say we are taking it easy this week. On Tuesday Danica had her 2 year well baby check up. Surprisingly she is in the 75% for height and 50% for weight. I say surprising because she looks small for her age, but I guess she isn't. Oliver and Dylan are doing great as well. Oliver is so into cars & trucks, pretend hunting , and he is really using his imagination lately when he plays. Dylan is SUCH A GOOD BABY! We are so blessed with three great kids. He just hangs out, very laid back. Smiles all the time, talks often, and loves to be held. Her are some pictures of last week.

Fun in the snow , Dylan , and sick kids!

Happy Valentines Day!!!We have had a house full of sick kids. It started with Danica when they got back from Florida over a month ago. Then Oliver got it a few weeks ago. I took Danica to the doc a couple weeks ago and they but her on amoxociline and it helped a lot. Oliver seems to be getting better on his own. But then Dylan got it last week. He got an awful cough with a congested nose. So I took him in Saturday morning. She said that it hadn't gone to his chest yet, so we are praying it stays that way. Last night was the first OK night in a few days. He's been waking up every two hours since he's been sick. But last night he had a 4 hr stretch which was nice. Anyways he his still such a good happy baby even though he's been sick. He smiles so much it just melts my heart. We had a nice night out last night. A movie with Dalene and Steve and then to their house for dinner and then to some other friends for a sweethearts party with lots of yummy deserts. And tonight My Valentine is taking me to the Cork and Cleaver. Our fav restaurant that we go to once a year, because it is wayyyyyy out of our price range, and Dan gets a gift certificate from a concrete company for Christmas. My other two valentines ( Oliver and Danica) got me chocolates and Gerber daisies, my favorite flower.
This up coming week is going to be a busy one as well. Danica turns 2!!!!! Wednesday hopefully Dan will take the day of and we are going to take the kids to have a fun day in fort Wayne. Then Saturday Dan's Grandpas birthday celebration. And then Sunday we are having a family dinner for Danica's birthday. So we have our work cut out for us. It should be lots of fun though.