Valentine's 2012

I had grand plans to do more for Valentine's this year.  But my energy seems to be quickly disappearing.  Plus with Aaron's recent surgery, those grand plans never really came a reality.

My mom sent some Valentine's envelopes.  Which was on my list of things to make.  So I was super happy to see these.  It was a wonderful surprise.  

 The kids woke up on Valentine's morning to find their envelopes filled with little goodies, thanks again to Noni!

The one thing I did do was make pancakes in the shape of hearts for breakfast.  They were covered in a very yummy strawberry sauce.

All three kids had a special something to wear on Valentine's Day.  Ok so looking at the pictures and typing this post is making me realize that I was able to do more than I originally gave myself credit for.  Way to go me!  Anyways, since we have the perfect Valentine's backdrop, aka our front door, I snapped a few pics of the three of them.  It is a little difficult getting all three to cooperate.  But we managed.  I like them this way since that is how they are.  Wiggly and squirmy.

I must have gotten Ginger to see me and smile!  

I also took the opportunity to take individual shots of each kid.  They are so stinkin' cute.

I love this face.

The Saturday before Valentine's Day, Paige was invited to a little tea party with a handful of little girls on our street.  She was so excited and a little worried that real tea would be served, since we don't drink tea.  I tried explaining to her that we can drink herbal teas but they don't taste very good and I didn't think that they would serve real tea at the tea party but probably have juice.  I wanted to have her special Valentine's outfit ready for her to wear to the party so I woke up early and got it finished moments before the party started.  I had enough time to curl her hair pretty and take her picture.  

I love this face too!

More about Ginger is in a previous post.  She is 6 months old and such a happy baby.  

Of I love this face too!

10 Year ago... almost to the day

10 years ago Aaron had knee surgery on his birthday.  It happen just a month or so after we met.  And on February 13th (6 days after his birthday), Aaron had surgery again on the same knee.  It was an out patient procedure.  So far it seems that it was a good thing.  His knee has more range of motion and he no longer limps when he walks.  As he continues with physical therapy I am sure the pain will go away and more range motion will be had.

The week before his surgery Aaron got strep throat.  He was miserable.  It also meant that he was home from work for a week before his surgery and then home another week recovering from his surgery.  I think he was going a little crazy.  It was nice for him to be able to see what our life is like at home day in and day out during the cold winter months. 

Ginger is 6 months

Well on February 1st she was! 

 At 6 months old she started grabbing at her toes.  They are cute little things!

 She is not able to sit up all by herself yet.  But she is close.  It is my favorite when they sit and don't move around yet.  I have a feeling that she won't be just sitting for long though.

Ginger still gives the best smiles.  It is such a wonderful reward for making eye contact with her.  I love how she is so happy and easy going.  

Ginger has gotten really good at rolling over.  She sure can travel across the floor.  She is also really good at lifting up her chest to look at you!

 Such a pretty baby.  Ginger adores Jack and Paige.  She is anxious to be able to run around with them.  Ginger is also sleeping through the night still, which makes mom and dad super happy.  She eats baby food like a champ.  Just like her older brother Jack.  Her favorites seem to be the salty veggies.  Hmm... I wonder if that is why I had pica while I was pregnant with her!  Green beans are her absolute favorite.  Ginger prefers veggies over the fruits most days.  

At her 6 month appointment Ginger weighed: 14 pounds 6 ounces.  She was 25 1/4 inches tall.