February

February was a busy month with trips, sports, holidays and a birthday celebration.

Happy 30-something mom!

Avery (6 months) - Little sister is trying to grow up on us.  We have started some solids and she enjoys them from time to time.  Sleep has been fleeting as she seems to be in the early stages of teething and prefers to snuggle with mom/dad.  She is a very happy baby and adores her brothers/teachers.  She has started enjoying playing with toys and loves to interact with the "baby" she sees in the mirror.  Here are a few pictures of our sweetheart.

Dinner

Embarrassed she showed up to a party in matching outfits

Eating involves strong concentration

Working on her sitting skills

Parker (3 years, 3 months) - Parker definitely meets the qualities of the "Threenager" label.  He is a huge sweetheart but incredibly emotional.  He always prefers to do just what he wants.  He has enjoyed having more of an identity separate from his brother with soccer and his own friends.  But he always wants to do what "Carger" does.  He is incredibly doting on Avery and is developing quite the whit.  He loves spelling his name and recognizing letters.  And he can't wait to go to "Number 7 Georgia Tech Kindergarten" next year ;)

Celebrating Avery's half birthday

Birthday party face paint - Batman because that is what Kieran picked

Hanging with the princess cow, Kieran, and the birthday girl Brooke-Ivy

Birthdays at Chick-fil-A rock!

So do mom birthdays at home

Carter (4 years, 9 months) - Big brother seems to have grown up so much from last month.  He has become quite the expert with "Thank you", "Please", "Mom I love You" and other unsolicited polite phrases, not to mention being a model good sport in Basketball.  He is liberal with his hugs and kisses which we cherish for as long as he will give them.  

Building magnatile towers

Fun with school friends

Super Hero Crew - Shaun, Carter and Andre

Photo bombing Jake

Making green pizza at Andre's birthday party

Siblings - With the cold weather, the kids had lots of time to hang out this past month.  The boys are best buds and they are incredibly sweet and considerate with Avery.  They are always very proud of their baby and she lights up when they give her attention.

Snacking at the Circus

Someone was amazed at the acrobats

Post circus shenanigans

"who turned out the lights?"

Playdate fun with Jake

Little chefs

Carter feeding Avery her breakfast

Dinner from Chef Carter and Mimi

Highlight of the month - dad taught the boys how to dunk Oreo's