Is Christmas Really Over?

What month is it?  Well, we've had a wonderful last few months, spending the holidays in Canada with our family...

Celebrating Noah's 5th birthday...

and enjoying Valentine's Day 2012.

Noah is thriving in his Montessori class.  While he has had more than a few social graces to learn, and friend-making skills, he has starting to really come into his own.  He is proving to be a very bright kid in the classroom and has a genuine love of learning, especially with numbers.

Ian LOVES Cookie and all his friends at Cookie's House.  He honestly is the funniest kid.  He really enjoys himself.

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I'm Just Sayin'

Just doing year-end picture clearing house--making 2012 calendars and came across these...ahem, gems.  Connor had just re-tarred our driveway (with the boys' help of course) and thank the good Lord I was able to get to the camera quickly enough.  Be still my heart.  I love this man.