While we are patiently waiting for spring...

we've been "helping" mom keep the floors clean...

and relaxing with Luna...

 learning how to give "gentle" hugs...

and playing in the heaps of snow...

but finding out that playing while wearing mittens is NOT fun...

and we're just getting just plain tired of snow...

but with a few angels...

and a great friend...

we can enjoy what's left of winter while we wait for that sun to shine just a bit longer in the day for when we can eventually put our boots and snow pants away for the season.

Jacob has lost his second bottom tooth and his top two are loose.  He might be having corn off the cob this summer.  His spring break starts on Friday and he has been counting down the days until he gets to go to Grandma and Grandpa Sinclair's for the long weekend.  Nature center, cousins, sled dog ride, relaxing in the hot tub...it sounds like they have an amazing weekend planned and hopefully we'll be able to share some pics next week.

Nathan is doing his best at learning about patience, sharing, and that while being close to two is exciting, it can be very frustrating at the same time.  Hanging with mom solo on Wednesdays isn't quite as much fun as being with his big brother (he kept asking for Jacob today) but we're finding out that stacking blocks and counting and knocking them down is SO MUCH FUN.  Who knew?

Scott and Nikki are counting down the days (7 not counting today) until we get to sneak away to San Diego to explore  the city and surrounding area.  I see a delicious dinner paired with a lovely wine, a long walk by a beach, and sleeping in until nine in my very near future.  I am SO excited.

Happy day to you friends and thanks for checking in.