5 months old

Kellyn is 17lbs! He keeps gaining, but still has no interest in food or a bottle. He is happy boy and loves to be held and likes to take short naps. He has no interest in rolling over or being on his stomach, but can sit up and loves to stand up on our laps. He has very tight grip and is really good at pinching! He is ticklish under his arms and has the sweetest laugh. The girls love him to death and can't stand it if he cries. Fiona has become his protector. Days just seem to roll into each other for me and I'm a little sleep deprived, but I am enjoying life and being a mom.

We all enjoy a laughing baby

Since laughter is contagious:

Happy Valentine's Day

From time to time Aida's teacher sends home a flip Video.

Winter storm warnings

The first week of school back we had winter storm warnings. They canceled school for a couple of days, but we didn't get snow until the third day, just cold temperatures! This is Kellyn first snow!


They canceled school again because of winter storm warnings on Friday. We woke up to no snow, but by the end of the day had about 4 inches. The problem is the ice, we woke up to solid ice Saturday Morning. We could skate across the snow! They canceled church yesterday, and school today again because it has yet too unfreeze.

Our neighbor is getting pulled by her dog. It was a genius idea!

Trying to sled......... Saturday, it was pretty good.

The GREATEST show on Earth

Here we are at the Barnum and Bailey Circus! Aida was totally mesmerized by it it. She thought it was awesome! Fiona loved it, Kellyn just sat on my lap and took it all in. It was a amazing show, we all really enjoyed it. The tickets were gifts for Christmas from my brother Jared's family, but I know it was really all Jill's doings! As Fiona said, it was the best Christmas present ever. Thank you!

Yes, before you ask I cut my hair off a couple of weeks ago. I was the gossip in the neighborhood! I think it totally took them by surprise!

Growing Up

It struck me the other day how grown-up Fiona is getting. She loves to cook. So, I've been letting her do some things on her own in the kitchen. Over Christmas break she started making peanut butter cookies on her own and was having Aida help her. She had gotten out the cookbook and picked a recipe. I noticed what was going on probably about half way through, and to be honest I was extremely tired having been up a couple of times the night with Kellyn, so didn't say anything and let her finish. She did Awesome! She has also made pancakes a couple of times all on her own. Last Sunday, she helped with making breakfast, she did scrambled eggs, sausage, and muffins.

Of course, she wanted whip cream and chocolate chips on the pancakes!

December........

December was full of a lot fun.......

Fiona had her first Basketball game.


Fiona performing at her school assembly with her class.

Kellyn making his debut as baby Jesus in our Church activity.


The girls in the Angel choir that same night.

With Santa at the the Christmas Tree farm.

The tree we finally all agreed on at the Christmas tree farm. (We had two, this one went upstairs and the girls decorated it.)

Kellyn at two months. He is 131bs!

Secret Santa........ We don't know who it was, but it was a wonderful gesture and the girls loved it!

Sean and girl's making a ginger bread house. It turned out awesome!

Aida in her Christmas outfit. Everyone at church thought she was so cute!

The girls and Kellyn on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve dinner with friends. We had clam chowder and ham. Dinner was a lot of work, but well worth it.

We decided to go to the Aquarium in Chattanooga after Christmas. It was well worth the trip. We will be going to back to visit soon!

Our friends the Wylykanowitz's came for a few days and spent New Year's Eve with us. We had great time.
Our kids did a lot of dancing and putting on shows for us. It was fun to watch!