ARIZONA

We just returned from week in Arizona visiting Ashley, Ethan and Logan. It was a great week filled with Sun, Baseball, Cacti, and Sun. Go to our web album for more pictures.

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The Lizzard

We kept saying that a Blizzard is coming and Natalie thought we were saying Lizzard. So she kept going to the window and watching for the Lizzard and asking if the Lizzard was here yet. Church was canceled in anticipation; we were supposed to get 12 inches of snow. We got quite a load of snow, but not as much as was predicted. It turned to rain Sunday morning and made for very heavy shoveling. Thankfully our neighbors have the mother of all snow blowers. Audrey has a new favorite face...”the scowl.”

Short and Sweet

Nicky got her haircut. It looks great. I love it, but I am biased, I have a love affair with her hair. There is also a striking resemblance to Poppins herself.

Dinner with Adam and Jayna

We had a great dinner with Adam and Jayna in Chicago for Nicky's big three-oh. Josh has been friends with Adam since second grade. Jayna is expecting in April-congrats!

Natalie's First Dance Class

Self Portrait

Joy School Buddies

Natalie goes to Joy School on Monday and Wednesday. Nicky Rotates teaching with the other Moms. Here are Natalie's best friends

Snow Day

It was a beautiful snowy day today. Natalie insisted on wearing her shades. It kept the snow from getting in her eyes. It was nice to be outside today after spending the day inside yesterday with a sick kid. Natalie had the stomach flu. She spent the whole day in bed after throwing up 6 times in the morning. Audrey had it on Thursday night and Friday. Nicky and I are just waiting for the hammer to drop. Wish us luck.

New Year with Chris and Cassie

We put the kids to bed and broke out the bubbly. The two with the bottles were acting just as drunk as they look.

Tristan and Terri's Visit

Tristan and Terri came to visit over Christmas. It was wonderful to have them here. We had a great time painting models and bowling. Natalie loved having them here. She kept saying " Tristan is a good brother"

Family Photo

 

Christmas Morning

Natalie's reaction to the new dollhouse Santa brought her

Merry Christmas

 

Audrey Walking

These aren't her very first steps, but this is what they look like.

Bye-Bye Lucy

For those of you who don't know yet, we gave Lucy back to her owner. She was a great dog, but it was just not the right time for us.

Happy 1st Birthday Audrey

 

Lucy Shepherd

Please welcome Lucy L. Shepherd to the family. One of the Nurses at Josh's work had a litter of Beagles and so we deceided to take one home for the weekend for a test drive. Well... two days into her visit we gave her a name and it was all over from there. She is the sweetest little puppy and is so good with Natalie and Audrey.

 

Snow Storm

We welcomed December in with a 10 inch snow storm. It is beautiful. Audrey took 4 steps today. She is getting braver every day.

 

Poppins tattoos

We visited Nana in Minnesota over the Thanksgiving weekend. We went to see the Mary Poppins Dayton's display, and the Hollidazzle parade. It was a great weekend. Natalie got Poppins Tattoos and shared them with everybody