Summer and Brandon

Our friends Summer and Brandon had twins last week. They are perfect, but also tiny.  These are photos of Parker, the sweet baby girl.  I haven't gotten to meet Greyson yet, as he is still in the NICU for a few more days.  She is the cutest little thing!

Meagan Alyssa, Age 9

Meagan is nine.  Andy and I really can't get over that.  Nine seems old, or at least we feel old having a nine year old.  This has been a year of growth for her.  She has become a little actress and has started dance at Avery Ranch dance.  Math is still a struggle, but reading continues to be a strength.  She enjoys most kinds of books and loves her Kindle Fire Uncle Brian bought her last year.  She has two best friends, Lexi who has been her friend since she was a baby, and Kendall who is her friend from the YMCA.  Natalie, of course, is her other best friend.  They love to play together and happily share a room.  Meagan is a great big sister to Matthew.  She enjoys teaching him things; she tries to not get upset when he makes a mess of her toys or possessions.  Her birthday party was a dinner at the Melting Pot with Kendall and Lexi.  The night before her birthday, though, she chose her meal (which you can see in the photo, hahaha....) which consisted of buttery noodles and raspberries and a "hot chocolate" cake to top it off.  Natalie chose her Furby and Meagan loves him.  His name is now Fib.  We also got her a Razr with wheels that have lights.  Both girls got Big Sister/Little Sister necklaces that they adore.  Meagan's ninth birthday turned out to be a special day (or two!)

I am a little bandit!

Life around here

I am a little bit annoyed because Blogger won't let me put pictures on here.  Wondering if it is my home computer!??! 
Anyway, there has not been a ton of excitement around here. Work has been busy and the kids have been busy with school.  Meagan's ninth birthday is a week from tomorrow!  That is pretty crazy.  She is going to go to the Melting Pot with her two best friends. We obviously had to keep that small!  She is enjoying dance and Natalie wants to start with her.  Matthew is doing dance as well (he loves tap!), but not too sure Andy is too keen on that.  Matthew is starting T-ball in March, with Andy is definitely excited about. 
Winter, or Austin's version, was around for a week or so.  Now it is gorgeous and sunny again. 
Andy has become as crazy about working out as I am .  No longer is Lifetime making a profit on us.
:-)

Oh no!

I am back to work.  I love my job, but I do love vacation.  I sort of feel like I was cheated.  I felt sick most of break, so it is like I didn't get one really.  The kids go back on Monday.  They got to go to Lifetime Fitness today for one of their winter break camps.  The camps there are really fun.  They rock climb, swim, do arts and crafts and play games.  Sounds pretty good to me.