Happy Valentine's Day!

Lucas made Valentine's at daycare and we received our card in the mail over the weekend. They also sent Valentine's to the local nursing home residents. Each child wrote a special note to their mom & dad...

Lucas' card said "I love you because... you buy me boots. Love, Lucas"

Lucas and I made treats especially for Valentine's, too.

He loves helping in the kitchen.

We made heart-shaped, red-sugar-sprinkle-covered rice krispie treats.

occupied

While adjusting to Hannah's needs, and the fact that mom or dad can't always jump up to meet the demands of a three year-old, Lucas has spent a lot of time coloring in the last month. He has almost life-size coloring books for crayons, Crayola color wonder markers (which only color the special pages - not my carpet) and special things he can color with real markers - at the table only.

I love coloring with him, too; it's relaxing. Although sometimes I'm told I color things the wring color. "That bird is red, not blue, mama." Oops.

Basketball game

It was a beautiful, winter afternoon for us to go to an Iowa State men's basketball game last Saturday.  We lucked out and got offered tickets as we were walking in.  We planned on just buying some seats up high in case the kids didn't want to sit well.  The free tickets we were given were really good seats in the parquet.

Lucas loved watching for Cy and cheered when the crowd cheered.  He really got into it; it was fun to watch.  He'd also repeat what Brent was saying, which at home in front of our television could pose a danger and new vocabulary lesson, but in public he is a much more subdued Cyclone fan.  Anyway, the one time I heard Brent say, "Come on, guys."  Then Lucas repeated with gusto, "Come on, guys!" 

Hannah did this for most of the game. 

I.S.U. and Cyclone sports are important to us because I.S.U. is where Brent and I met and provided the backdrop for so many great memories. It is fun to introduce our kids to the great traditions and hopefully make some great family memories, too.

Hannah

Hannah is one month old. How did that happen so fast?!?!

Hannah is a great baby and makes our hearts grow more and more everyday. She is growing fast - officially out of newborn clothes and into 0-3 months. Hannah is a good eater and is sleeping bigger chunks a little more everyday. On tummy time, she can easily lift her head and move it from side to side.

She is also awake more so we can see her big, beautiful eyes.

We are amazed by her everyday.

We are so, so blessed to have two great, healthy and fun kiddos.

Snow day!

We had a couple of extra-snowy days this past week and Lucas was happy to help Dad shovel the sidewalk.

It started off well with Lucas sweeping the front step.

Then he got a little sidetracked...

and a little snow-covered...

Then he forgot all about helping dad and decided to climb the snow drift.

And that was the best part!

littlest Cy fan

How cute is this Iowa State blanket? I love the old-school Cy.

This was a gift from our friends, the McBeths. They have two little Cy fans at their house, too. Hannah is lucky to have received many ISU and Cy gifts in the last month (and Lucas, too!)... even from friends who don't love Cy as much as we do. Actually, we've received tons of gifts - I think everyone loves to buy for a baby - so thoughtful!!


P.S. Dear Brent, I love the pink. :)