Just another Sunday

Nothing special going on here. Ash left for a few hours to get her hair cut at Sophia shop's. The crew spent some time with Chief and Mimi outside. They even went for a stroll around the block. It was a nice afternoon - not too warm.

Just being curious.

 Gotta be in the picture - somehow.

 Trying to figure out this whole grass thing.

  Hut-hut - with runny nose and all . . .

 Ready to push up, stand up, and walk!

 Patty cakes with Mimi.

Family Night - Year Two

This year the Frogs graduated to Monkeys and the performances were a tad bit livelier. Chief was out of town, but the rest of the gang was there to see the little "artist." Oh, and this time, baby brother also got in on the action. It was a fun night.

I wasn't supposed to take a picture of this on the slide show.  Oops . . .

After the show, a little cookie treat. 

It was a long night. A little pooped . . .

Happy Easter!

Well, this one was a little different to say the least.  Dinner was at Momma and Daddy's; there was no official egg hunt since Addi had already had two at school; Ash was sick - actually that's an understatement, so she missed out on all the festivities. Nevertheless, I was determined to get some pictures taken because I'm already so behind!  It was a fight to get Bug dressed and Addi's hair combed, but we managed. Unedited, here are a few of my favs!

Peaches

Well Ashton is chewing (gumming rather) full speed ahead in his new experiences with foods. Here's how it went down with his first taste of peaches.

Big Sister Takes Charge

Well, I must say no one was exactly sure how long it would take for Addi to REALLY warm up to her baby brother. During that first month, I really thought she would have flushed him down the toilet if she could have managed it.  This new little person had stolen ALL of her thunder.

She has turned into one fine big sister - helping change diapers, put away clothes, and entertain Bug. Now, in the next chapter, she's at it again. Bug is experimenting with solid foods, and Addi is eager to help him make the transition.

Bug's New Do

It's long and curly, so what's a momma to do? Ash decided to give mini ponytails a try get Bug's hair under control since he was feeling much better now.  He didn't appreciate it, but he does look so cute!

 He likes to help Chief read the paper and then eat it - 

And soon his car will be "totaled"

So, Ash's birthday, January 15, is the first to roll around. Our traditional birthday dinner celebration was a week later, and this time she decided on Black Finn in The Highlands. It's a great place for happy hour, but I don't think we'll be back there soon for dinner. Bug was still sporting his do - a redo. This time Ash caught his while he was sleeping . This one I added effects from Instagram - 

Welcome 2013!

Where has the time gone? Christmas came and went. It was an eventful one.  Tradition has changed, and now the celebrations have moved to Mira Lagos.  A little now and ice slowed the day, but eventually, most of the "regular" crew made it, and even Red's parents, and a few of his siblings and their families were able to join us for Christmas dinner.  Here's a summary; and for the record, these are all iPhone photos :-/

Bug got his share of new clothes and few toys, but Addi couldn't get enough of opening presents- even ones that weren't hers!  She got a trampoline, lots of art supplies, books, clothes and more. Santa didn't disappoint . . .

The New Year rolled in and then shortly thereafter, Ash and Bug were hit hard with the flu! It's been really awful this year - one of the worst seasons in history. Bug was the first victim, officially diagnosed during a 5-hour visit to Cook's Children Urgent Care.

With the help of a baby Tamiflu prescription, he actually rebounded rather quickly; then it hit his momma. She didn't fair as well . . . To keep Ladybug away from all the sickness she spent that first critical weekend with me.  Saturday we spent the day at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and also did a little spell at Will Rogers where the Trains Convention was taking place (thanks to my friend Jennifer Ware.) It was a good day.

Playing with light tubes

 A Texas dinosaur footprint

 Driving the ambulance

 Working the cash register

 And getting help from a new friend

 Trains, trains, and more trains!

 And a little video