And Just Like That...

...Two months flew by

Well, we made it through the holidays unharmed and fairly healthy, although I can't same the same for the rest of my family as I have had three nephews with pneumonia an two of them hospitalized for several days. The most we brought back was a severe head cold that knocked me out for a week straight and I am still recovering and feeling the effects.

Christmas was wonderful and everyone was home. We had a great time, I only wish there had been snow to take the kids sledding. I have to admit, it is nice coming back to warmer weather.

January holds a slew of celebrations for us. Our anniversary of 6 years, my birthday and Anthony's birthday all fall within 12 days and not even a month after Christmas. So we get all our partying out at the beginning of the year.

Kate is growing at a miraculous rate, weighing in at 10 lbs 6 oz. She is getting quite chubby and I think she will start looking like Tyson. In the past week her colic has gotten a little better. The best part is that she has started smiling a lot. It is so rewarding. The boys love her to death. They are not rough with her, but constantly want to touch her and rub her head and kiss her and get in her face. The poor girl doesn't have any room to breathe when they maul her. Three kids are definitely more challenging than two were for me, but Anthony is amazing and helps out so much. I also have some great friends and neighbors that have helped by taking the boys and inviting us to dinner.

The pictures above were taken by my cute friend, Kamill, when Kate was 4 weeks old. I think they turned out great. Thanks Kamill!