Picture Post

I blinked and another month flew by. Life lately has been busy as usual. January brought a wide range of experiences for our family. You name it, we did it. Sickness, snow, celebration, travel, and all the normal, everyday kinda stuff. It was a good month...except for the sickness.

Caroline went down hard with the flu and pneumonia this month, and while the rest of us stayed healthy, it was a tough time for all. 

Isabel took full advantage of the house being in disarray and broke every rule she possibly could.

After almost a week and a half of illness, we were so happy to see this sweet little girl feeling like herself again.

These two cuties kept each other company while Mommy played nurse.

Bubble-beared Julia

Me and my mini-me.

Margaret's "I'm up to no good face."

We've been "Roaring for Russell" a lot this month! Go Seahawks!

Caroline got to bring home, Cougie, (her class cougar) this month. She took him on lots of fun adventures during his stay with us. 

We've taken advantage of the few nice days of weather we've had by taking bike rides or walks in the neighborhood or to Ft. Cougar.

I could not be more proud of this little girl and all that she's accomplished this year.

And then came the snow. Julia is quite the snow bunny.

Caroline became a snowball making pro during the season's first snowfall.

We took a little time out during our snow day to make chocolate lollipops with the Benjamins. Yum!

Later in January came the much anticipated Winter Gymnastics Show at the twins' gym. Margaret was so excited to lead her class out onto the floor.

Margaret during warm-up.

Julia striking a pose.

Well, hello there, Julia!

It's medal time!!

Julia says hello to her adoring fans ;-)

At the end of the month, Paul and I got away to Keswick Hall for one night. It was a fabulous and much needed escape.