We made it through January! Here in New England that is historically the coldest month of the year, with average highs barely reaching the freezing point, though mercifully, this year was mild.
We continued to enjoy time with my brother's family...we are getting spoiled having them around and being a part of everything. With 14 kids, everyone is bound to have someone to play with and a spare for when the fighting breaks out.
January 31
We said goodbye to our out-of-town guests, after the girls got beautified with Aunt Bonnie.
For the four months or so of the year that Shaun has a desk job, Sunday is iron-shirts day. I'd have to say its my least favorite chore (as in, I'd rather clean toilets anyday over that). Being as cheap as I am, I know that the only thing I'd like less than ironing them myself is taking them to the cleaners (another errand...no thanks) and paying someone else to do it. So, I quit grumbling about it and now do it with a happy heart, thinking of how I am blessing my husband and how I will spend all those dollars I am saving. :) And, it usually only takes me about 20 minutes...not exactly a big chunk out of my week!
February 1
After dance practice, we went to hang out with cousins. Always a party there, always a playmate to have fun with.
February 2
I think Aiden is doing bicep curls here.
A night out with my two sisters and sister-in-law, Amy, Elizabeth, Bethany, me. Shopping, dinner (thanks Amy and Colombo!) and a movie. Thanks to the grandparents and dads who made it happen...a minor miracle with fourteen kids between us.
February 3
A friend gave me these as a (unnecessary) thank-you gift. They make me smile...fresh, clean, seasonally appropriate dish towels.
February 4
My "little" girl is growing up!
February 5
We had a fun evening with cousins at our house.
February 6
Sleepovers are best if they can happen sleeping cramped together in a tent. This picture was taken in the middle of the day when Avery was explaining to me that they wanted me to count to 30, then look in all different places before eventually finding them under the blankets in their tent. Three little giggly girls thought it was so much fun!
Thanks for hosting, Sara!
























































