First Day of Spring

We are so happy spring is here! Here's looking forward to warm weather and lots of time spent playing outside.

Granny Paula's Visit

We were excited to have Ryan's mom visit us for a long week-end. Even though the weather was cold and rainy, we were entertained by Tessa. She loves to sing and dance and says "AGAIN" at the end of each song. Our current favorite is the Chicken Dance. When she flaps her little wings and wiggles her rear end it is just too cute!

We ventured out to the mall on Sunday and I even let Tessa play in the children's area. It was very crowded with big kids running everywhere but she had a ball. After going down the slide about a hundred times, we called it a day.

Tessa is cutting two more teeth and soothes herself by chewing on raw carrots or her pacifier. She has learned how to say "Binky" and uses her new word often.

Thanks Granny Paula for coming to visit us! We'll see both you and Grandpa Frank this summer.

Visiting the Kosmickis

Tessa and I had a wonderful visit to "Aunt Claire's" house in Idaho. Tessa was great to fly with, even though we had two connections and two time zone changes each way. She's such a trooper! If only I could get her to sleep better in new places she would be a perfect traveler.

I can't get over how quickly all the kids are growing and maturing! Grace is beautiful and precocious as ever. Tessa adores her and would hold up her arms for Grace to carry her. Will is such a lover, he would chase Tessa around to hug her. She wasn't always in the mood and we laughed watching her fend him off. Grant is a super sweet baby. Tessa was fascinated with the baby and he was very tolerant of her. The Kosmicki boys are going to be heartbreakers someday!


It's amazing to think back to when Claire and I met. We were just two teenage kids with practically no resposibilities. Now we are wives and mothers with lots of responsibilities. But it's still hard to think of us as adults. I'm grateful we've stayed so close and love that our kids get along too!

Snow in the South

Last night we had an amazing thunder snow shower and this morning everything looks like a winter wonderland. Tessa and I were supposed to travel today but most flights are cancelled.

So we played in the snow this morning and will try our luck at the airport tomorrow.

Anabelle was in doggy heaven running around in the snow and sliding on the ice. Tessa and I laughed and laughed watching Anabelle play.

This was Tessa's first big snow and she was fascinated by it. I bet she would love to sled down our hill, we may try that when Daddy gets home. Poor Daddy had to go to work. We really could have used his help making a snowman, my attempt was pitiful!

Happy Birthday Ryan!

Being a leap year baby, Ryan doesn't have an official birthday this year. So, we celebrated the entire week-end with family, friends and good food. You're still adorable. Happy 8.25 Birthday!