A new year! January 2012!

Could it be? No, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you...I've actually updated the blog with two posts this month. :) Here's the pictures and an update on our family from January. Happy New Year!

Can you say tired baby? Good morning Jackapoo- it's time to start the day.

This is Jack after daycare. Can you say tired baby?

Such a handsome boy. Getting big too!

What is this?! Probably good blackmail when he reaches his teen years! Here's our lil' buddy playing with his big sister. You all know siblings love to copy their old siblings when they are younger right? Jack is living proof. I guess Ashley makes dressing up look so fun that he just had to participate too!

Jack loves to lay down on Ruby's dog bed. It gives me the hebejeebees every time he does but on this particular day, I grabbed my camera because he just looked so comfy and cozy. Daycare takes all his energy and he is usually pooped out when he gets home.

I forced Ashley to let me take a picture of her when I discovered all the pictures on my camera for the month were of Jack. Ashley is just as cute as can be and getting so tall and mature.

Daddy & Jack at the Celebration of the Lakes event. This year due to ice conditions it was held at the Ki Chi Saga park. Totally lame in comparison to having the events on the lake and not nearly the crowd of people either. It was however just as cold as it usually is! BRRRRR!

Maddy & Ashley

John, Sheli and Maddy met us for the events.

Ashley, Maddy and Matt took a ride on the dog sled. I was amazed at how fast those dogs flew around the track.

Ashley got a new sled for Christmas. It's great! She can carry it and get on it without any help from us. Up and down she went, spinning and giggling away. I showed her my pink ski mask and she instantly wanted to wear them. Can you blame her? They are pretty awesome!

Jack, Daddy & AJ

End of January and we already have spring fever! AJ and Jack took a cruise around in her Mustang. Notice the snow packed in the grill? She attempted to go up and over the snowbank. It's a Mustang honey...not a Jeep! :)

Other events in January: 1/2/12 Jack now says Ah oh! 1/4 I found a sheet from daycare with pictures of the yoga moves they do at school. I decided to do yoga with Ashley and was pleasantly surprised when Jack joined us and attempted to do all of the same moves. It was one of the cutes things I've seen. 1/7 we went to Menomonie for the Drinkwine family Christmas. 1/10 Jack started coughing...on 1/12 I took him into the doctor. A new clinic and doctor we haven't seen before. I was NOT impressed and will never go see that doctor again. After 1.5 hours in the clinic, she finally prescribed azithromyzin which I know from past experience will wipe out just about any infection. We also did nebs and prednizone for the next week. A friend of mine gave me the best advice ever...instead of crushing up the prednizone and trying to stick it in food etc, leave it in it's whole form and give it to him in pudding or yogurt. It worked! He swallowed it down and it never came back up like it did when I had tried crushing it and giving it to him in applesauce. I highly suggesting tasting it yourself next time the doc gives it to you for your kids...it's AWFUL! On 1/12 I also took Jack to his post op appt from his surgery and got the all clear and reassuring news that he can now hear great and his illness was not effecting his ears. 1/13-1/15 Matt was on his annual spear fishing trip with the guys. 1/14 G & G J took Ashley to go see the Muppets. For any of you counting, yes, this was her third time seeing the Muppets in the theaters. 1/22 I hosted a Lia Sophia party. Expensive jewelry but hosting a party allows the hostess many discounts and deals on the jewelry. 1/25 AJ showed me that she can put her hair into a pony tail all by herself! Wow. Another realization at just how grown up she is getting! 1/27 I took Jack for his 18 month check up. Stats: height 2'10.75" (96.98%); weight 27lb 6.4oz (70.23%); head circumference 20" (98.71%). On 1/29 we signed an offer for our house. Yes, after 4 or so years and a decrease in our asking price by $230,000 dollars we finally have an offer. The whole process stinks. We're now waiting to see if the bank accepts the terms. If so, we'll be moving anywhere from 30 days to 3 months from now. We're considering a move closer to the city. 1/30 Jack says wawa (water)! 1/31 We attended Kindergarten orientation at the Chisago Lakes Primary School. Yep- realization #101 that my baby girl is growing up. Are you wondering how I handled receiving the welcome kindergarten families letter in the mail? I shed a few tears. :) Until next month - take care!