Half-Birthday for Josh

Since Josh has a summer birthday, we celebrated his half-birthday with his class today. Mommy, Daddy, and Katelyn joined Josh for the morning. Mr. Dunn wasn't there today, so they were the class helpers for Mrs. Dunn! We also got to take part in music class today which was fun too.

Mrs. Dunn shows Josh how to make a pattern with the penguins on the ice.

Josh was pretty protective of Katelyn throughout the class

and wanted to show her what to do.

Josh was bashful while we sang Happy Birthday to him.
"Because I didn't want to look," he explained.

Daddy with the Birthday Boy!

Mommy's turn!

(wo)MEN's Getaway...

This weekend was the annual Women of Grace Getaway, a time of solitude, relaxation, and reflection. For the husbands, this weekend was none of those...five dads, 9 kids, 2 vans, 1 house, and quite possibly the beginning of an annual tradition!

From: Jeff, Josh, and Katelyn

To: Sam, Parker, and Macy...Jon and Ania...Dirk, Molly, and Ellie...Mike, Jack, and Luke.

Thanks for a great time!!!

Here's how it started in the "girls' van"...

Katelyn getting some alone time...

Order among chaos...

Dirk playing "around the world" with the kids...or vice versa?

Another trip to Swallow Falls...this one full of falls of a different kind (slipping on the ice!). Josh is getting up right before Katelyn fell down...

Getting 6 of 9 kids to stay still long enough for a picture...a minor miracle!

Getting 8 kids to sit still...only Dora could pull that off!

A Visit from Uncie

Uncie came to visit this weekend. We had a great time together!

Uncie's Valentine!

Wrestling with Uncie

1-2-3 -match over!

We love you Uncie - thanks for coming to visit!

Josh's Valentine

Great writing, Josh!

Happy Valentine's Day, Mommy!!!

I hope it's the thought that counts...

Who is in charge?

If this is what goes on at the grandparents' house when the parents are around,

I hate to think about what happens when we're not there!

Pajama Day

Josh had Pajama Day at school. He thought it was really fun to wear his Buzz pj's and bring his horsie into school with him. They made popcorn and drank hot chocolate. Preschool ROCKS!

Josh shooting his laser - nothing to joke about!

Katelyn shot her laser too - not quites as serious!

"To Infinity and Beyond!"

Playing with Gigi

Gigi came to visit and we all spent the night at Grandma and Pop-Pop's to get snowed in together.

I think this started out as a real card game, but quickly dissolved into matching. :)

"I'm two."

Katelyn taking a turn saying, "Round Ball" to Gigi.

Laughter!

And yes, this was the best photo we could get of the four of us!