Henry is 3!

Henry, you turned 3 yesterday! You woke up and, as requested, had a green doughnut with sprinkles for breakfast. We,(you,mommy and sort of Hadley), sang the birthday song and you blew out 3 candles. Neighbor Kay came over in the morning and brought you cupcakes, which you loved, and she had candles for you to blow out too! Then you played and played until it was rest time, (you gave up nap a couple of weeks ago), then Grandma and Grandpa Jones came over to celebrate your big day with you! We all went to swimming lessons together and you were amazing. Still working on your back float :). We went home and Mary Ellen came over we and had pizza and brownies that you and mommy baked together in the morning, and ice cream. You blew your 3 candles out again and then opened a few gifts.Your big requests this year were, "steam engine, green blanket, and kitty." You got all 3 and then some little guy!Happy 3rd Birthday Henry! We all love you so much!

good morning for you big guy!

neighbor Kay's special birthday treats

you new kitty! mommy is allergic so this is the next best thing

opening a special package form Aunt Connie and Uncle Seth that had both Henry and Hadley's B-day gifts inside!

Grandpa couldn't open Hadley's new dolly fast enough!

opening another special package for Henry from Grandma and Grandpa Habeck!

your "steam engine." It actually puffs real smoke!

you are in HEAVEN!

Fun Times!

Oh kids, we live in MN so therefore, cabin fever is always lurking in the winter and so, we've been getting out there! We did an overnight at a hotel with a water park with Aunt Meredith and crew, started swimming lessons, went climbing, daddy took you to Grandma and Grandpa's and you went to the children's museum there, and we try to do as many play dates as possible. You kids seem happier and healthier,(despite a few colds and one bout of the tummy flu for Henry), than ever. We can't wait to see how much you enjoy spring! Here are a load of pictures of our adventures over the last few months:

Hadley's First Birthday!

Hadley girl, we can't believe that you are 1!!! The days are long but the years are short is right! Mommy and daddy had your first birthday party at the Cambria town hall with help from Grandma and Grandpa Jones. It was a Winter Onederland theme and it couldn't have been more fun! We had snowflake and snowwomen cupcakes, cheese, crackers, yogurt, kisses, and snow cones! We also set up a little play area of snow and bubbles that all of the kids (11 little ones in total we think) thoroughly enjoyed! Blow-up penguins were all over too and were the gifts for the kids to take home with them. Hadley, you were pretty shy and hug on mommy's hip almost the whole time but charmed everyone anyway. When it came time for your cake, you delicately picked at the frosting for about 3 minutes before you were done. Too cute! You had so many people come to your party and received great gifts! We are so thankful! On your birthday, Grandma, grandpa, great Aunt Mary Ellen, and neighbor Kay came over and we had a mini celebration again. You were definitely not shy and you dove into your cupcake. It was a wonderful evening! Thank you all! We love you Hadley!!!